Software Test Engineer (cypress, Mochajs)

Software Test Engineer

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.

As a Software Test Engineer, you will contribute to quality assurance of software systems and/or applications.

Responsibilities of the incumbents are to provide manual and/or automation testing of features and capabilities of platform and/or applications. These will be your tasks:

• Perform all testing, defect and test case management, and quality assurance assignments without close supervision – able to manage standard complex aspects of the work.
• Conduct all testing activities of new and existing software products.
• Capable to read and understand existing systems, regression, integration, performance, and user acceptance tests.
• Work directly on application/technical problem identification and resolution.
• Work independently on systems or infrastructure components that may be used by one or more applications or systems.
• Analyze business requirements to develop and execute manual and mainly automation test cases.
• Document software issues and defects in bug tracking software and monitor for the resolution.
• Coordinate with product owner to resolve open issues/enhancements/upgrades and understand the use of a specific functionality as needed.
• Communicate with end users and internal customers to help direct development, debugging, and testing of application software for accuracy, integrity, interoperability, and completeness.
• Perform integration testing and customer acceptance testing of components that requires careful planning and execution to ensure timely, quality results.
• Prepare test plans with clear scope, objectives, deliverables and risks identification.
• Track and report of quantitative and qualitative test result/metrics.
• Ensure testing is carried out in a timely, repeatable, and effective manner.
• Take over responsible for performing other job duties as assigned by your team leader.

Basic qualifications:

• Position requires a four-year degree from an accredited college or university or applicable commensurate industry experience
• 4 years or more of software testing experience (automation) or a master's degree in computer science or related field.
• 4 years or more of test automation framework design and development experience
• 4 years or more of prior either functional or object-oriented coding experience in modern programming languages like JavaScript/TypeScript
• Development skills in of the following technologies: Cypress, MochaJS, Playwright
• Good command of English

Top candidates will also have:

• Experience in planning, designing, developing, and maintaining API test automation framework that facilitates automation scripting, execution, and analysis of results
• Experience in test automation code for Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), of systems, infrastructure, and test framework
• End-to-end, system, and integration testing experience for software platforms
• Proven experience developing test scripts, test cases, and test data
• Strong experience in testing Webservices (REST APIs)
• The ability to write queries in SQL or other relational databases
• Experience testing full stack and integration testing with 3rd parties
• Experience in TDD, continuous integration, code review practice is strongly desired
• Experience with DevOps concepts and tools (e.g., CI/CD, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Git)
• At least 4 years working on an Agile team with a solid understanding of Agile/Lean practices.
• Understanding of a micro service Architecture
• Experience load and performance testing
• Strong documentation skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to a complex environment
• Pro-active, flexible and creative
• Very strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with developers and business users
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• ISTQB certified

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.