Lead Software Test Engineer

Career Area: Technology, Digital and Data Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. Who is CAT Digital? What do we do ? Big machines require big thinking. Are you looking for your next big challenge? Cat® Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., leveraging the latest technologies to build industry leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over one million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics, telematics, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better world. Working with a Fortune 100 leader, you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. We’ve created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us. Job Opportunity: We are seeking talented individuals to join our team to help us grow our presence, organization, culture, which will drive our digital product development efforts. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with top professionals working on very high impact and visibility products. Don't miss this chance to join and support digital innovation for a global leader in heavy machinery! As Lead Test Engineer you will do implementation, regular problem solving, maintenance and support for agile software development of Caterpillar’s products. You will also : Work on one of the biggest Cat web app lication () . Coordinate planning, strategy and testing activities across wider portfolio of teams . Leading innovation and improvements in the product and testing streams Measure team efficiency and prod u ctivity and steer compliance against agreed KPIs Independently working on business valuable features. Maintaining high quality standards of software. Reporting on and managing defects found by the test team and assisting in prioritizing their solutions. Hands-on managing development and implementation of automated tests utilizing and Typescript or simila r framework /langu age . Defining and implementing test systems and frameworks necessary to assure the quality of software. Mentoring and helping other test engineers and providing them guidance in creating high class and well-structured test cases. Stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in IT development and Quality Assurance. This position works directly with Slovakia based engineering leadership and Caterpillar in the US. What you have: Background and experience: Software Development: Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements. Software Product Testing : Knowledge of software product testing; ability to design, plan, and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure software product quality and adherence to stated requirements. Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment. Top candidates will also have: Proven experience with Agile software testing & quality assurance and respective team / activity coordination . Experience with integrating continuous testing into CI/CD pipelines, shift left methodologies & seamless delivery of software General experience with testing tools, technologies and frameworks applicable to different product development needs. Experience with setting up processes in and configuration of test management and automation tools. Experience with Playwright and Typescript for automation including backend tools like Postman/Bruno etc . Understanding of specifics related to testing of responsive applications. Experience with Azure DevOps or alternative tool. What we offer: At Cat Digital, we are committed to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning, and we believe in investing in the development of our employees. As a member of our team, you will have access to a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as very competitive compensation and benefits packages, like: 4600+ euros / month gross Performance related annual cash incentive Industry leading Pension plan 5 days of extra vacation above the legislative requirement Attractive Life insurance 1 Volunteering Day Multisport Card Take the chance to apply now for this position at Cat Digital Slovakia branch! Contract type: Full-time Place of work: Kosice, Slovakia Additional Information: Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Caterpillar is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. For more information, visit Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Base Minimum Pay: €52,824.00 Please note that salary is only one component of the total compensation and benefit package available at Caterpillar. Posting Dates: Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community .