Software Test Engineer

Swiss AviationSoftware; Allschwil; Hybrid; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible working hours

Travel discount

Job summary

Swiss AviationSoftware is seeking a QA/Testing Engineer to strengthen our testing team in Basel. You will lead test strategy and plan definition, perform functional and user acceptance testing, and coordinate tests within the development team while collaborating with other teams to ensure high quality software for AMOS and related aviation applications.

The role requires 3+ years in software testing, mobile testing experience, programming skills, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Sciences, Software Engineering or similar subject or comparable experience.
• 3+ years of experience and knowledge in software testing, including testing processes, methodologies and tools, and designing, developing, executing, and documenting manual and automated test scripts.
• Experience and knowledge in mobile application testing.
• Programming/coding experience in at least one programming language.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Definition of test strategies and managing test plans.
• Carry out functional and user acceptance testing.
• Coordinate and execute test activities within the assigned development team and coordinate with other development teams.
• Troubleshoot, report, track and manage defects.
• Contribute to improve existing test methods, tools and processes continuously.
• Support product development at all levels regarding product quality.

Skills

Software testing

Mobile testing

Programming

English fluency

Education

Degree in Computer Sciences/Software Engineering or similar

Tools

JUnit

QF Test

Flutter

Dart

Java

Jython

Python

TypeScript

Angular

Job description

Swiss AviationSoftware is a 100% subsidiary of Lufthansa Technik, and along with our partners in the Digital Tech Ops Ecosystem, leads the digital transformation of the aviation industry in technical asset operation. As the developer of the world's leading software AMOS, Swiss-AS manages successfully maintenance, engineering and logistics requirements of modern airlines. To strengthen our position at the forefront of this global market, we are looking for dedicated employees who would like to work in a fascinating international environment with more than 200 customers worldwide.

Tasks

• Definition of test strategies and managing test plans

• Carry out functional and user acceptance testing

• Coordinate and execute test activities within the assigned development team and coordinate with other development teams

• Troubleshoot, report, track and manage defects

• Contribute to improve existing test methods, tools and processes continuously

• Support product development at all levels regarding product quality

Education and experience/hard skill requirements

• Degree in Computer Sciences, Software Engineering or similar scientific subject or comparable experience

• 3+ years of experience and knowledge in software testing (including: testing processes; methodologies and tools; designing, developing, implementing, executing, and documenting manual and automated test scripts) is mandatory

• Experience and knowledge in mobile application testing

• Programming/coding experience and knowledge with at least one programming language

• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory

Soft skill requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills: The ability to systematically analyse complex systems, identify root causes of issues, and make data-driven decisions

• Attention to detail: The capacity to notice and address small inconsistencies, anomalies, or deviations that could impact software quality or user experience

• Proactivity: willingness and ability to anticipate potential issues, take initiative, and suggest improvements

• Continuous improvement: The ability of regularly evaluating and enhancing processes, skills, and tools to drive higher efficiency and product quality and remain innovative and competitive.

• Effective teamwork and good interpersonal skills

• Highly proactive, independent and able to work under pressure

• Driven and motivated to meet targets

Desirable

• SQL skills

• Previous experience with AMOS

• Previous experience in Material Management (Stores, Logistics, etc), particularly in aviation related field

• Experience in software development, Java / Jython / Python coding skills

• Experience with JUnit

• Experience with QF Test

• Experience with Flutter framework and Dart programming language

• Experience in other frontend such as TypeScript or Angular automation test frameworks

• Experience in Agile work environment

• Any additional language, in particular German or French, is an asset

What we offer

• Working in an open and cooperative environment with a motivated and friendly team

• Flexible working hours (flex time model)

• Hybrid work model

• Flight and travel discount

• Excellent working conditions in pleasant surroundings

• Good professional and personal development opportunities

• Highly appealing pension fund scheme/retirement savings plan

• An international work environment with people from around the globe

Workplace & Culture

This is the environment where your meaningful work impacts our customers, our communities and everyone who experiences AMOS. You develop technical skills, increase your knowledge about aviation and new technologies, meet different cultures, and always be yourself. Your work significantly impacts people's lives, technically and as human beings, and contributes to the formation of our future. In addition, you can be part of a fantastic multicultural and international team with a family spirit. We love to travel, laugh, work, be creative, play sports, and, last but not least, do our best work together.