Search Test Engineer
caterpillar
Job Description
Functional Testing Strategy:
- Define and drive functional test strategy with risk-based coverage and clear release readiness criteria
- Own test planning, test design, execution, triage, and sign-off across complex user journeys and integrations
- Shift-left quality through requirements and design reviews focused on testability, risks, and acceptance clarity
- Lead cross-team coordination with Product/Engineering/Platform to align scope, quality gates, and delivery timelines
Automation Strategy & Leadership:
- Define automation strategy and roadmap; balance manual + automation to maximize value and reduce cycle time
- Provide framework governance for maintainability, stability, and CI/CD alignment across environments
- Mentor the team through code reviews and automation best practices to raise quality and consistency standards
- Drive reporting and monitoring for coverage, flakiness, trends, and actionable quality metrics