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.

Software Test Engineer

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As a Software Test Engineer, you will contribute to quality assurance of software systems and applications in order to deliver information technology components based on client or customer requirements.

You’ll contribute to test frameworks, write maintainable automated tests across layers (API/UI), and collaborate closely with developers and product to prevent defects before they ship.

What will be your tasks?

Responsibilities of the successful candidates are to provide manual and/or automation testing of application features and capabilities to ensure they meet client or customer requirements.

Reviewing the requirement and design specifications

Preparation of test plans with clear scope, objectives, deliverables and risks identification

Development of functional and non-functional test cases (scripts) using various test automation frameworks

Debug failures, analyze flakiness, and improve test reliability and coverage

Tracking and reporting of quantitative and qualitative testing metrics

Ensuring testing is carried out in a timely, repeatable, and effective manner

Defect logging and reporting

Who are we looking for?

Basic qualifications:

Analytical thinking and strong attention for detail

Excellent communication

Familiarity with version control (Git), CI, and basic SQL or API tools (Postman)

Knowledge of any programming or scripting language (e.g. Python or Typescript)

Ability to learn and apply new knowledge quickly

Proactive approach

You communicate in Slovak and English.

Top candidates will also have:

Experience with manual or automation test scripting techniques

Experience with defect logging or test management tools

Experience with one or more frameworks (Playwright, Cypress, Selenium/WebDriver, REST Assured, pytest, JUnit/TestNG, NUnit, Mocha/Jest)

Basic cloud knowledge and understanding of web technologies

ISTQB / ISEB foundation certificate

Posting Dates:March 24, 2026 - April 23, 2026

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

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