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.
Caterpillar, Inc. seeks Software Test Engineer at its facility located at 501 SW Jefferson, Peoria, IL 61605. Design, modify, develop, write, and implement software programming applications in Java and Python for target systems using agile methods. Build, scale, and monitor components in AWS, including ECS (Fargate), Lambda functions, DynamoDB tables, Kinesis Data streams, Amazon Data Firehoses, Managed Apache Flink, S3, SNS, and SQS. Acquire client requirements and resolve workflow problems through automation optimization. Write source code for new applications and generate or enhance code samples for existing applications. Utilize Junit, Mockito, and Cucumber to build and test all applications. Validate Business Features with tests. Gather quality metrics as an output of testing to detect things such as gaps in coverage. Write SQL queries in Snowflake to perform actions such as creating Snowflake resources, querying tables and views in Snowflake, and building complex stored procedures. Use tools such as Query Analyzer to measure the performance of SQL queries and procedures and make appropriate optimization enhancements. Write deployment scripts for CI/CD pipelines to build code and deploy services onto AWS using CloudFormation templates. REQS: This position requires a bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Test Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field plus 3 years of experience as a Test Engineer, building deployment scripts or in a related occupation. Additionally, the applicant must have 3 years of employment experience with: (1) AWS; (2) Java; (3) Snowflake; (4) Building Deployment Scripts; (5) Spring Framework; (6) SQL; and (7) Ci/CD. Travel: None. Telecommuting: Up to 2 days/week.
Summary Pay Range:
$92,789.00 - $144,960.00
Compensation and benefits may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market, location, job-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
Applicants who are interested in this position should apply via www.caterpillar.com/careers, search [Software Test Engineer / Reference #R0000360444]. #LI-DNI
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
March 28, 2026 - July 28, 2026
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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