Application QA Analyst

Description

Summary: The Application QA Analyst ensures quality, reliability, and performance of enterprise applications through comprehensive testing and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Highlights: 1. Design and execute test plans for application testing initiatives. 2. Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing. 3. Utilize UFT, Playwright, and Azure DevOps for testing and management. **Career Area:** Technology, Digital and Data**Job Description:** **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:** The Application QA Analyst is responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of enterprise application solutions through comprehensive testing activities. This role supports the full application lifecycle, working closely with business partners, developers, and IT teams to validate functional and non\-functional requirements. **What You Will Do:** * Design, develop, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts for application testing initiatives. * Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing across enterprise applications. * Execute automated test scripts using **UFT (Unified Functional Testing)** and **Playwright**. * Analyze test results, identify defects, and clearly document issues, risks, and recommendations. * Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand business requirements and validate application behavior. * Support testing activities within **Waterfall methodology** projects. * Utilize **Azure DevOps** for test case management, defect tracking, execution tracking, and reporting. * Validate integrations and end‑to‑end business flows involving **Oracle E‑Business Suite (EBS)**, **Salesforce**, and **Capital Stream** applications. * Ensure testing activities comply with IT quality standards, processes, and documentation requirements. **Education requirement:** * Bachelor's degree in MIS or Computer Information or equivalent degree. * Advanced English proficiency for cross‑site and global collaboration. **What skills you will have:** * **Experience in Information Technology**, with a strong focus on application testing and QA activities. * Experience with **Azure DevOps** for test management and defect tracking. * Proven experience with **test automation tools**, specifically **UFT** and **Playwright**. * Solid understanding and experience working with **Waterfall project methodology**. * Ability to **multi‑task and prioritize work assignments** effectively. * **Excellent problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills**. * **Detail‑oriented**, with a strong focus on quality and accuracy. * Ability to work collaboratively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders. **Top candidates will also have:** * Experience testing complex, highly integrated enterprise systems. * Familiarity with system integration testing and end‑to‑end business process validation. * Experience working in global or multi‑regional IT environments. * Continuous improvement mindset with focus on quality, automation, and process optimization. **Additional Information:** * This position will be in Santa Maria Office at Monterrey, Nuevo Leon. * This position is five\-days a week subject to changes and willingness to work sporadically on weekends. * Domestic relocation assistance is NOT available for this position. * Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position. * Do not forget to include a resumé in English in your profile in Workday. This position requires working onsite five days a week. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.**Posting Dates:** May 7, 2026 \- May 21, 2026 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.