Caterpillar

Lead Software Test Engineer

Slovakia · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerCaterpillar
LocationSlovakia
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted1 Oct 2026

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.

Who is CAT Digital? What do we do?
Big machines requirebigthinking. Are you looking for your next big challenge?
Cat® Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc.,leveragingthe latest technologies to build industry leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over one million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics, telematics, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better world.
Working with a Fortune 100 leader, you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies.We’vecreated an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make animpactand do the work that really matters. Join Us.
Job Opportunity:
We are seeking talented individuals to join our team to help us grow our presence, organization, culture, which will drive our digital product development efforts. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work withcutting-edgetechnologies and collaborate with top professionals working onvery highimpact and visibility products.Don'tmiss this chance to join and support digital innovation for a global leader in heavy machinery!

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AsLeadTest Engineeryou will do implementation, regular problem solving, maintenance andsupport foragile software development of Caterpillar’s products. You will also:

Work onone of the biggest Cat webapplication(parts.cat.com).

Coordinate planning,strategyand testing activities acrosswiderportfolio of teams.

Leading innovation and improvements in the product and testing streams

Measureteam efficiency and productivity andsteer compliance againstagreed KPIs

Independently working on business valuable features.

Maintaininghigh qualitystandards of software.

Reporting onand managing defects found by the test team andassistingin prioritizing their solutions.

Hands-on managing developmentand implementation ofautomated testsutilizingandTypescriptorsimilarframework/language.

Defining and implementing test systems and frameworks necessary toassurethe quality of software.

Mentoring and helpingothertest engineers andprovidingthem guidance in creating high class and well-structured test cases.

Stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in IT development and Quality Assurance.

This position works directly with Slovakia based engineering leadership and Caterpillar in the US.

What you have:

Background and experience:

Software Development:Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.

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 tostatedrequirements.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking:Ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

Top candidates will also have:

Proven experience with Agile software testing & qualityassuranceand respective team / activity coordination.

Experience with integrating continuous testing into CI/CD pipelines, shift left methodologies & seamless delivery of software

General experiencewith testing tools,technologiesand frameworks applicable to different product development needs.

Experience withsetting up processes in and configuration of test management and automation tools.

Experience with Playwright and Typescript for automation including backend tools like Postman/Bruno etc.

Understanding ofspecifics related to testing of responsive applications.

Experience with Azure DevOps or alternative tool.

What we offer:
At Cat Digital, we are committed to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning, and we believe in investing in the development of our employees. As a member of our team, you will have access to a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well asvery competitivecompensation and benefits packages, like:

4600+ euros / month gross

Performance related annual cash incentive

Industry leading Pension plan

5 days of extra vacation above the legislative requirement

Attractive Life insurance

1 Volunteering Day

Multisport Card

Take the chance to apply now for this position at Cat Digital Slovakia branch!

Contract type:

Full-time

Place of work:

Kosice, Slovakia

Additional Information:

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Caterpillar is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. For more information, visit https://www.caterpillar.com/en/careers/why-caterpillar.html
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Base Minimum Pay:

€52,824.00

Please note that salary is only one component of the total compensation and benefit package available at Caterpillar.

Posting Dates:

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

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