Software Test Engineer - Automation Testing
Caterpillar19 hours ago
Chennai, India or Bengaluru, IndiaSenior
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and execute automated and manual test plans for software applications.
- Design and implement test frameworks and tools to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
- Perform functional, regression, integration, and performance testing across multiple platforms.
- Identify, document, and track defects using tools such as JIRA.
- Collaborate with developers, product managers, and QA teams to resolve issues and improve quality.
- Monitor and analyze test results and provide actionable insights for continuous improvement.
- Ensure adherence to organizational quality assurance standards and best practices.
- Mentor and guide junior test engineers in testing methodologies and tools.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in software testing, including automation and manual testing.
- Strong understanding of software development life cycle, QA methodologies, and Agile practices.
- Proficiency with Playwright, Selenium, JUnit, and LoadRunner.
- Hands-on programming experience with Python and Java.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and API testing.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- ISTQB or equivalent certification is preferred.
- Experience with cloud-based testing environments and knowledge of performance and security testing are preferred.
- Ability to work in multi-vendor and cross-functional environments.
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. designs, manufactures, and services construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives for infrastructure, resource, and energy customers. The public company, founded in 1925 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, sells primarily through an independent worldwide dealer network and provides equipment financing. It operates through Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation segments, with shares traded on the NYSE and Euronext Paris.