Lead Software Test Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.

Lead Software Test Engineer at Caterpillar, providing technical leadership in software quality engineering and performance testing. Guiding teams to enhance application stability and performance metrics.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeChicago • Colorado, Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $128,470 - $208,770 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced technical leadership in application quality engineering and performance testing, with a strong focus on UI, API, and integration testing strategies. Proficient in utilizing modern automation tools and methodologies to ensure software products meet functional requirements and performance standards.

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Software Quality EngineeringPerformance TestingUI Automation FrameworksDistributed Systems UnderstandingAgile Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Performance EngineeringFunctional TestingSystem TestingAutomation TestingTest Strategy Development

Tools & Technologies

PlaywrightK6JMeterArtillery

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

ECommerceSoftware Development LifecycleMulti-Tier ApplicationsEnd-to-End TestingRegression Testing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsJMeter

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides advanced technical leadership in the design, development, and execution of application quality engineering and performance testing strategies for Parts.cat.com, Caterpillar’s global eCommerce platform.
Responsible for ensuring that complex, distributed software systems meet defined functional requirements, performance expectations, and production readiness standards.
Operates at a system level to influence software design, validate application behavior, and ensure performance integrity across the full software development lifecycle.
Leads design and execution of functional testing strategies across UI, API, and integration layers using modern automation tools (e.g., Playwright).
Validates behavior of complex, multi-tier, distributed applications, ensuring correct transaction flow across frontend, services, and backend systems.
Defines and enforces test strategies, coverage models, and release readiness criteria.
Leads end-to-end validation across testing phases including in-sprint, regression, system integration (SIT), and E2E.
Ensures software products meet defined functional requirements, customer journeys, and business workflows.
Leads design and execution of performance testing strategies using tools such as k6, JMeter, and Artillery.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Extensive experience in software quality engineering, system testing, or performance engineering.
Proven hands-on experience with: Playwright (or similar modern UI automation framework) k6, JMeter, and/or Artillery for performance testing.
Strong experience in UI, API, and integration testing.
Strong understanding of distributed systems and application architecture.
Experience working in Agile and modern software delivery environments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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