Software QA Specialist

Caterpillar Inc.•Peoria, IL

About The Position

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. Job Summary: We are looking for a Software QA Specialist to join our Quality Assurance team. The quality assurance team is working with talented cross-functional engineering team that is building new platform utilizing cutting-edge technologies. QA team is leading relentless pursuit of quality including defect management on multiple large-scale programs for the CAT Digital Platform. What You Will Do: 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 your 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 arti-facts necessary for analysis and resolution. Participate in field follow testing of features that require careful planning and execution to ensure timely quality results. 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. What You Will Have: Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment. Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. 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 to stated requirements. Software Development Life Cycle: Knowledge of software development life cycle; ability to use a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced software products to the marketplace. Top Candidates Will Have: Typically have 4+ years of experience in software test and/or software development 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 Additional Details: This position requires the candidate to be based in either Chicago, IL or Peoria, IL Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position. #LI Summary Pay Range: $97,530.00 - $158,480.00 Compensation and benefits offered 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 Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers. Posting Dates: February 23, 2026 - March 2, 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community. There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.

Requirements

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
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 to stated requirements.
Software Development Life Cycle: Knowledge of software development life cycle; ability to use a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced software products to the marketplace.

Nice To Haves

Typically have 4+ years of experience in software test and/or software development
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

Responsibilities

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 your 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 arti-facts necessary for analysis and resolution.
Participate in field follow testing of features that require careful planning and execution to ensure timely quality results.
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.