QA Software Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a QA Software Engineer to enhance product quality through meticulous testing strategies. In this role, you will collaborate with product managers and developers to ensure robust test coverage across various technologies, including cloud applications and embedded software. You will leverage tools like JIRA and Zephyr Scale to document test coverage and lead the design of test plans. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about quality assurance and eager to contribute to innovative solutions in a dynamic environment. Join a team committed to excellence and make a significant impact on product development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a software test engineer.
• Experience with writing and executing a test strategy.
• Familiarity with cloud and microservice testing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute software test plans for new features.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to write test scenarios.
• Track progress and communicate status during the SDLC.

Skills

Software Testing

Test Strategy Development

Cloud Testing

Microservices Testing

Windows Environment Setup

Linux Environment Setup

Troubleshooting

Agile Methodologies

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

JIRA

Zephyr Scale

JMeter

ReadyAPI

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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At Johnson Controls, we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. From optimizing building performance to improving safety and enhancing comfort, we drive the outcomes that matter most. Dedicated to protecting the environment, we deliver our promise in industries such as healthcare, education, data centers and manufacturing. With a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries and over 130 years of innovation, we are the power behind our customers’ mission.

About Security Access Control Business

When Fortune 500 corporations, government customers, or any other enterprise applications concerned with critical security issues need a reliable solution in their day-to-day operations, often, they turn to Johnson Controls and its security and event management technologies currently installed in thousands of facilities worldwide. Johnson Controls has built a solid reputation in the security industry as an innovator of security and event management technologies. With its continuous investment in R&D, and the ability to leverage innovative technologies, Johnson Controls has reached technological excellence.

What you will do

As a member of the Technology organization, the QA Software Engineer provides detailed planning, development, design, and manual execution of test plans. The QA Software Engineer will work with product managers and software developers to ensure the functionality, performance, workflow, and security of all our products have documented test coverage that align with acceptance criteria. This position will also work closely with software automation resources to ensure prioritized test cases are automated and all features are covered correctly.

Our video devices, analytics, and AI solutions range from web-based applications, micro-services, and cloud applications to embedded software devices. Each of these technologies require a technical engineer to develop a testing strategy that will provide high confidence in the quality of the solution. The core responsibilities of the QA Software Engineer will be delivering comprehensive test scripts, building real world IP network environments, and provide critical feedback on the UI and UX of our solutions.

How you will do it

Leverage JIRA and Zephyr Scale to document test coverage

Drive quality standards and procedures into the process from the start of development

Lead in the design and execution of test plan development

Develop, modify, and execute software test plans for new feature development

Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to write test scenarios based on requirements

Contribute as an embedded member of the sprint team with assigned stories

Track progress, open defects, and communicate burndowns status during the SDLC

Leverage load generation tools such as J-meter and ReadyAPI to create real world scenarios

Design and build physical environments to verify new technologies, products, and defects

What we look for

(5) years of experience as a software test engineer

Experience with writing, developing, and executing a test strategy

Experience with cloud, microservice, or web testing strategies

Ability to setup and deploy Windows and Linux environments

Experience with troubleshooting best practices and procedures

Self-starter and independent worker

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related technical degree

Preferred Skills/Experience

Experience with access control or video surveillance systems

Knowledgeable in video codecs, VoIP, or hardware validation

Understanding of AI or object detection processing

Wireshark knowledge for performance monitoring

Experience with mobile testing, Android Studio or Xcode mobile tools

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Project management, forecasting and estimation skills

Experience working in Agile environment

Experience with Docker or Kubernetes

Where and how

This is an on-prem position in Belfast, Ireland

Candidate is expected to be on site 3 to 5 days a week