R&D Member of Technical Staff II, Product Test

AVEVA; Derry/Londonderry; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global software company is seeking a Software Developer in Test to collaborate with cross-functional teams and implement a test automation framework. The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills in C#/Java and experience in agile environments. This hybrid position offers flexibility with three days in the office and competitive benefits including a pension scheme and annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme with up to 9% employer contribution

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible benefits fund

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in agile scrums and product testing environment.
• Strong programming, troubleshooting, and debugging skills.
• Experience with Microservices/Service Oriented Architectures.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Scrum Team to define and implement test automation framework.
• Ensure code is fully reviewed, tested, and documented.
• Participate in Scrum meetings and demonstrate automation progress.

Skills

C#/Java programming

API testing via automation

Problem-solving

Agile methodologies

CI/CD Tools in Azure DevOps

GIT/ClearCase/Bitbucket

Tools

Source Control tools

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure)

Job description

AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.

Previous experience: Testing and automation using .NET based testing tools

Location: Derry/LondonDerry – Hybrid (3 days at the office, 2 days remote)

Employment type: Full-time regular (flexible working options available)

Benefits: Competitive salary; flexible benefits fund which can be utilised against over 20 benefits; pension scheme with up to 9% employer contribution; life insurance; income protection insurance; 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays); 3 days paid volunteering

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we take immense pride in the diversity of our people. Potential is as important as experience, and the perfect candidate doesn’t exist, so don’t be deterred if you don’t meet every requirement – we want to hear from you!

The job

The Software Developer in Test will work with the Product Owner, Stakeholders and the Scrum Team to understand the test requirements for the SaaS Solution and define and implement the best suitable test automation framework. You will make sure that best practices have been followed in framework and scripts creation, ensure that your code is fully reviewed, tested and documented with the agreed quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• You will work with the Product Owner, Stakeholders and the Scrum Team to understand the test requirements for the SaaS Solution, define and implement the best suitable test automation framework.
• Make sure that best practices have been followed in framework and scripts creation, ensure that your code is fully reviewed, tested and documented with the agreed quality standards.
• Participate in Scrum meetings with other team members including sprint planning and estimating; backlog refinement; daily Scrum meetings; sprint retrospectives and sprint reviews.
• Provide a demo of the automation progress highlighting the achievements and challenges faced during the implementation in the Sprint Reviews.
  
  

Ideal Experience

From most to least important

• Proven experience as an individual contributor working in agile scrums, object-oriented programming and product testing environment.
• Good programming, troubleshooting and debugging skills in C#/Java
• Strong knowledge on API testing via automation
• Should have experience in using source Control tools like GIT/ClearCase/Bitbucket
• Cloud Platform knowledge is beneficial. Ex. AWS, Azure
• Knowledge of testing Microservice/Service Oriented Architectures
• CI/CD Tools and Processes in Azure DevOps
• Exceptional communication skills, working with a broad range of people, including Product Owners, Testers & Product Support across sites.
• Able to coach and mentor less experienced colleagues.
• Positive approach to problem solving with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Experience of using Agile methodologies
• Good to have hands on Performance testing, load, Interface/integration testing, stress, soak, and security.
  
  

Great Skills To Have

• Organization: The pace at AVEVA can be exciting and fast, so whilst you will need excellent time management and effective prioritisation, we will do all we can to support a balanced portfolio of work, and your wellbeing.
• Collaboration: You’ll be working with cross functional teams across different groups in AVEVA. Coordinating and collaborating effectively will be the key to succeed in this role.
• Problem-solving: You’ll need to enjoy getting stuck into problems. Troubleshooting and solving challenging problems is a big part of this role.
  
  

The team you’ll join

The team is a great bunch of highly-skilled individuals who are passionate about harnessing cloud technologies to drive innovation and optimise scalability.

R&D at AVEVA

Our global team of 2000+ developers work on an incredibly diverse portfolio of over 75 industrial automation and engineering products, which cover everything from data management to 3D design. AI and cloud are at the centre of our strategy, and we have over 150 patents to our name.

Our track record of innovation is no fluke – it’s the result of a structured and deliberate focus on learning, collaboration and inclusivity. If you want to build applications that solve big problems, join us!

UK Benefits include:

Flexible benefits fund, emergency leave days, adoption leave, 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension, life cover, private medical insurance, parental leave, education assistance program.

It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/benefits/

Hybrid working

By default, employees are expected to be in their local AVEVA office three days a week, but some positions are fully office-based. Roles supporting particular customers or markets are sometimes remote.

Hiring process

Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/hiring-process

About AVEVA

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably.

We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets: sustainability-report.aveva.com/

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/

AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.