Test Engineer for Data Services (f/m/d)

European XFEL; Schenefeld; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A scientific organization is seeking a Test Automation Engineer for its Controls group to contribute to automated testing for their Data Acquisition System and Calibration Environment. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years' experience in test automation, strong Python skills, and a collaborative spirit, with responsibilities including developing test libraries and supporting the automated testing infrastructure.

Leistungen

30 days of vacation

Family-friendly working environment

Flexible working hours

Generous company pension scheme

Extensive relocation benefits

Subsidized company restaurant

Qualifikationen

• Minimum three years of proven experience in test automation.
• Ability to independently design and implement automated tests.

Aufgaben

• Develop and maintain automated tests and testing libraries.
• Design and implement end-to-end test solutions.
• Support and enhance the automated testing infrastructure.

Kenntnisse

Python

Robot Framework

Test automation

Communication skills in English

Ausbildung

Bachelor or higher degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Squish

Git

Playwright

HDF5

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

For our Controls group we are looking for a candidate to contribute to automated testing for the Data Acquisition System (DAQ) and the Calibration Environment (CAL) based on the Control System Karabo.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated tests and testing libraries for the Data Acquisition System (DAQ) and the Calibration Environment (CAL) based on the Control System Karabo
• Design and implement end-to-end test solutions, from writing test cases based on system requirements to designing and developing reusable test libraries
• Support and enhance the automated testing infrastructure, including an in-house developed web-based TestPortal
• Collaborate closely with developers and other QA engineers in the Data Department to ensure the quality and reliability of complex distributed systems
• Analyze test results, investigate failures, and contribute to continuous improvement of test coverage and system stability
• Contribute to the design of a test strategy for Karabo\'s web interface - help define appropriate tools and frameworks, propose architecture and structure for the tests
• Contribute to the support the Controls Group provides to the company

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher degree in Computer Science or a similar technical field of study (e.g. Engineering, Physics or Mathematics)
• Minimum three years of proven experience in test automation
• Solid knowledge of Python and Robot Framework
• Familiarity with Squish, and Git is a strong plus
• Experience in building testing solutions for web interfaces with Playwright is a plus
• Experience using the scientific data format hdf5 and corresponding libraries is an asset
• Ability to independently design and implement automated tests, including test case design, test library architecture, and framework-level development
• Solid understanding of testing strategies for complex distributed systems
• Good communication skills in English is a must
• Due to the collaborative and hands-on nature of the role regular on-site presence is a must. Availability for occasional on-call, and on-site support is required

Benefits

• Become part of a vibrant international and multi-cultural team of scientists, engineers, technical and administrative staff. Be involved in cutting edge scientific and technical progress and participate in our international networks. Experience our atmosphere of tolerance and respect.
• Salary and benefits are similar to those of public service organizations in Germany, this includes for example:
• family friendly working environment (e.g. additional childcare days)
• flexible working times and option for work from home depending on tasks
• 30 days of vacation, 24th and 31st of December are free as a courtesy of the employer
• extensive relocation benefits
• generous company pension scheme (6,45% of monthly salary)
• monthly social events and subsidized company restaurant
• partially financed job-tickets for public transportation
• extensive training opportunities incl. subsidized English and German language classes
• Easy and free access to a mental health platform to support your wellbeing

Our company language is English.