Application QA Analyst

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Monterrey, Nuevo León Until 10/4/2026 First posted May 7, 2026 Last posted August 5, 2026
Job description

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:

agosto 4, 2026 - agosto 18, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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About this role

Summary

Ensure quality and performance of enterprise applications through testing and automation.

Job title

Application QA Analyst

Experience level

entry level

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Onsite in Monterrey, no remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

UFTPlaywrightAzure DevOpswaterfallapplication testing

Preferred skills

system integration testingend-to-end validationglobal IT experienceautomation

Specializations

application testingautomationenterprise systemswaterfall
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico

On-site City