Senior Autonomy Engineer -QA

Career Area:
Technology, Digital and Data
Job Description:
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Job Summary
The QA Validation Architect provides technical leadership for validation and quality assurance for MineStar modernisation programs. This role owns the test strategy, validation execution, and quality governance for phase‑wise modernisation from legacy to modern platforms. The role requires strong technical depth, automation expertise, and leadership to ensure releases meet acceptance criteria, built‑in quality standards, and deployment readiness goals .
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership to all QA teams supporting MineStar modernisation initiatives
Define and own the test strategy and validation approach for phase‑wise modernisation, ensuring effective coexistence and transition between legacy and modern systems
Establish and govern built‑in quality standards and Definition of Done
Define modernisation test suites by refactoring and extending existing legacy test suites
Define and drive automation strategy, coverage, and standards across teams
Make strategic decisions on test automation versus manual validation based on risk, complexity, and return on investment
Review and approve test plans prepared by QA leads
Plan and ensure adequate test coverage across functional, integration, system, and non‑functional areas
Identify quality risks, dependencies, and challenges, and drive mitigation actions
Provide technical guidance for component‑level, service‑level, and API testing
Collaborate with Product Managers, Architects, Engineering, and QA teams to align validation with feature intent
Drive validation execution to ensure features meet defined acceptance criteria
Define, enforce, and make decisions on quality gates and deployment readiness
Act as the final authority on validation approach decisions where technical or quality trade‑offs are required
Track quality metrics, test effectiveness, and defect trends, driving continuous improvement
Required Skills & Experience
12+ years of experience in Quality Assurance and automation testing
Experience working with multiple or large QA teams in enterprise or platform modernisation programs
Strong expertise in manual testing concepts and test design techniques
Experience with CI/CD and DevOps tools including Git, Maven, Jenkins, and DevOps pipelines.
Hands‑on experience with automation tools and frameworks, including Cucumber and Playwright
Strong understanding of SDLC and STLC in Agile and SAFe environments
Solid knowledge of non‑functional testing methodologies (performance, reliability, scalability, security)
Strong risk assessment and decision‑making capabilities related to quality and releases
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
October 12, 2026 - October 25, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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