Lead Software Test Engineer

About this role

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.

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 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics, telematics, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world.

Job Summary:

Provides advanced technical leadership in the design, development, and execution of application quality engineering and performance testing strategies for Parts.cat.com, Caterpillar’s global eCommerce platform.

Responsible for ensuring that complex, distributed software systems meet defined functional requirements, performance expectations, and production readiness standards. Operates at a system level to influence software design, validate application behavior, and ensure performance integrity across the full software development lifecycle.

This role requires deep, hands-on expertise in functional test automation and performance engineering tools, combined with the ability to guide engineering teams and shape practices that improve application stability, scalability, and customer experience.

What You Will Do:

Quality Engineering & System Validation:

• Designs and leads execution of **functional testing strategies** across UI, API, and integration layers using modern automation tools (e.g., Playwright)...