
Senior Software QA Specialist
Caterpillar Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $112,710 - $183,140 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Works directly on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution.
- Perform all testing, project management, and quality assurance assignments without close supervision; normally assigned the more complex aspects of systems work.
- Use understanding of systems, regression, integration, performance, and user acceptance testing to identify gaps in system test.
- Perform all validation activities of new and existing defects within software products.
- Responsible for quality assurance and defect management activities.
- Performs testing to reproduce defects and collect artifacts necessary for analysis and resolution.
- Communicate with end users and internal customers to help direct development, debugging, and testing of application software for accuracy, integrity, interoperability, and completeness.
- Coordinate with product owner to resolve open issues/enhancements/upgrades and understand the use of a specific functionality as needed.
- Identify high impact issues, drive them to resolution, perform root cause analysis, and assist leadership to make right decision through data and quantitative decision making.
Requirements
- Typically have 7+ years of experience in software test and/or software development
- Demonstrated experience working on large complex programs and leading high priority deliverables
- Knowledge of SDLC, Agile, Quality Assurance and Quality Control methodologies.
- Leadership and/or project management experience in cross-functional high-paced environment.
- Knowledge of AWS, SQL, ADO, Power BI, and Excel
- Strong analytical skills and data mining skills.
- Excellent presentation skills to different levels within organization
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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
software testingquality assurancedefect managementroot cause analysisdata analysisregression testingintegration testingperformance testinguser acceptance testingSDLC
Soft Skills
leadershipproject managementanalytical skillscommunicationpresentation skillsproblem identificationresolution skillscollaborationdecision makinginterpersonal skills