Senior Software Test Engineer

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Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.

About Caterpillar Oil & Gas and Marine:

Caterpillars Oil and Gas division provides superior products and service solutions to make our customers more efficient and lower total cost of ownership. Globally we deliver engineered oilfield and drilling equipment repair and certification mechanical and rotating equipment repairs and upgrades rapid prototyping of spare parts robust asset management operation and maintenance and field engineering services. We offer a wide range of career opportunities across a variety of technical and business roles in engineering and service locations worldwide. Join our team and help build engineering solutions that change the industry. When you join the Caterpillar Oil & Gas and Marine Division (COGMD) you join a global team that helps to power the global energy industry as well as provide power and propulsion on the water.

About the Role:

A Senior Software Test Engineer will work both independently and with a cooperative team on complex projects that may span multiple infrastructure components or addition this role will develop a professional network and leadership skills assisting in the creation and support of Digital Solutions that enable Caterpillar success. It will also contribute real value by leading and assisting with development testing of legacy and new applications or infrastructure solutions in order to solve business problems and improve software quality.

Additional Information

• This position is located in Virginia Beach VA.
• Up to 10% travel required (international)
• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position requires working onsite five days a week.

What you will do:

• Design modify develop write and implement tests for applications for target system using agile methods.
• Review client requirements with a team to build test and deploy solutions.
• Write automated test code for new applications and/or generating and enhancing code samples for existing applications.
• Utilize automated testing tools to perform the testing and maintenance.
• Implement best practices and improve existing
• Mentor other QA team members
• Elevate quality standards with software engineers

What you will have:

• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit receive and accurately interpret ideas information and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Software Development Life Cycle: Knowledge of software development life cycle; ability to use a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced software products to the marketplace. (staged and contrivutions at each step)
• Software Product Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of technical aspects of a software products; ability to design configure and integrate technical aspects of software products.
• 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.
• System Testing: Knowledge of system and software testing; ability to design plan and execute system testing strategies and tactics to ensure the quality of software at all stages of the system life cycle.

Additional Requirements:

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Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-related knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility terms and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical dental and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation Holidays Volunteer etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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