Part Time Software Tester Jobs in Irving, TX (NOW HIRING)

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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.

Caterpillar Inc. seeks Senior Software Engineer at its facility located at 5205 N O'Connor Boulevard, Williams Square-Corporate Headquarters, Suite 100, Irving, TX 75039. Architect, design and develop distributed backend systems and RESTful API web services using Java and Spring Boot, following microservices best practices. Design, modify, develop, write and implement software programming applications for target systems using agile methods. Acquire client requirements, resolve workflow problems through automation optimization. Write source codes for new applications, and/or generate and enhance code samples for existing applications. Utilize automated testing tools to perform the testing and maintenance. Leverage modern cloud-native technologies, drive technical decisions, and mentor junior engineers as well as ensure robust, secure, and high-performance solutions. Lead the end-to-end software development lifecycle including requirements analysis, technical design, implementation, code reviews, automated testing, deployment, and production support. Integrate with AWS cloud services such as Lambda, Kinesis, API Gateway, S3, SNS, SQS and manage infrastructure as code using CloudFormation or Terraform. Optimize workflows through automation, performance tuning, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, shell scripting). Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define technical solutions, and ensure alignment with business objectives. Champion best practices in code quality, security, and software architecture as well as drive adoption of Agile methodologies. Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior developers. Participate in technical interviews and code reviews. REQS: This position requires a bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field, and 5 years of experience in Java programming, software development or a related occupation. Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) Software development experience (Java, Python); (2) Java 8 or higher and SpringBoot RESTful API development; (3) Using Cloud or serverless technologies and frameworks such as AWS, Kinesis, API Gateway, CloudFormation/Terraform, IAM, AWS Lambda, S3, SNS, SQS; (4) CI/CD and DevOps technologies such as Azure DevOps Code Pipeline, Jenkins, shell scripts, and an Agile software development methodology; (5) Producing software products or systems in line with product requirements using a structured methodology to deliver and manage new or enhanced software products to the marketplace; (6) Software integration processes and functions; (7) Designing, developing and maintaining interfaces and linkage to alternative platforms and software packages; (8) Software product testing; (9) Designing, planning, and executing testing strategies and tactics to ensure software product quality and adherence to stated requirements; (10) Automated testing frameworks and strategies for ensuring code quality and reliability; (11) AWS certification(s) or equivalent cloud expertise; and (12) Event-driven architectures and real-time data processing (Kinesis). Travel: None. Telecommuting: Up to 4 days/week.

Summary Pay Range:  

$156,998.00 - $183,140.00.00

Compensation and benefits 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

Applicants who are interested in this position should apply via www.caterpillar.com/careers, search [Senior Software Engineer / Reference # R0000379689] #LI-DNI.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

June 29, 2026 - October 28, 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.

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