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Caterpillar Inc. · 1 week ago

Lead System Test Architect

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$128K/yr - $209K/yr

12+ years exp

Caterpillar Inc. is a global team focused on creating stronger, sustainable communities through innovation. They are seeking a Lead System Test Architect to oversee and mentor a team while developing system test strategies for their digital platform.

ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide system test strategy and traceability matrix for manual and/or automation testing of features and capabilities of platform and applications

Be responsible for overseeing and mentoring junior STA team members and handle architecture, product and technical requirements, and data quality reviews

Competent to perform analysis, evaluation, make decisions, and identify actions to develop strategy for system level test execution teams on new and existing software products

Use your understanding of systems, regression, integration, performance, and user acceptance testing to identify gaps and overlaps in system test

Works directly on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution

Qualification

Test Strategy DevelopmentSoftware Product TestingCloud Environment (AWS)Test Automation ToolsRequirements AnalysisApplication DesignEffective CommunicationMentoring

Required

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

Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project

Application Design, Architecture: Knowledge of basic activities and deliverables of application design; ability to utilize application design methodologies, tools and techniques to convert business requirements and logical models into a test strategies

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

Typically have 12 years or more of software engineering experience

Demonstrated experience developing test strategies and leading software projects

Prior experience with cloud environment (AWS strongly preferred). Knowledge of Azure DevOps, Power BI, and Excel (advanced)

Experience with test automation tools such as Selenium and Karate