Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Swisslog Holding AG; Redditch; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative robotics company as a Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer, where your expertise in testing and automation will drive quality in cutting-edge solutions. This role offers the chance to collaborate with talented developers and project managers, ensuring that software meets the highest standards. You'll have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of intralogistics. If you're passionate about technology and quality assurance, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in software quality assurance.
• Expert knowledge in testing techniques and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Review customer requirements and provide effort estimation for testing.
• Conduct manual and automated testing to identify software defects.

Skills

Test Automation

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Related field degree

Tools

Java

JavaScript

Test Automation Tools

Job description

Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Where do people love what they do, and being great at what they do?

At Swisslog, that’s where! Our teams are the heart of a world-leading Robotics company that’s harnessing the power of technology to shape the future of intralogistics. The result? We’re transforming performance and efficiency for customers across the globe, giving them the vital edge in their markets.

Responsibilities

Make an impact:

• You review customer requirements and provide effort estimation for testing in the sales phase.
• In the software implementation phase, you complete test specifications and execute test cases, review technical designs to match specification and to ensure testability.
• You validate new or existing complex test methods and procedures.
• Additionally, you are involved in test planning (e.g., Iterations, FATs).
• You conduct manual and automated testing to identify and resolve software defects.
• You collaborate with Software Developers and Project Managers to understand requirements and implementations.
• In the integration & ramp up phase, you define a Software Integration Test Plan on behalf of the Integration Manager (on site).
• You act as a mentor and provide guidance to junior Quality Assurance Engineers.
• You define and track quality metrics to measure the effectiveness of QA processes.

Application Requirements

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Several years of experience in a similar role, ideally in a fast-paced environment.
• Expert knowledge in testing techniques and methodologies.
• Proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks and programming skills in Java or JavaScript or similar is a plus.
• Excellent time-management, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Your willingness to travel and your interest in robotics and logistics round off your profile.