Senior Test Developer

RPS Softwares AB; Sweden; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

RPS Softwares AB in Sweden seeks a Senior Test Developer to advance embedded software testing through automated regression environments. The role focuses on building and refining Python-based test suites, debugging failures, and ensuring robust test infrastructure.

You will collaborate with developers to diagnose root causes, analyze logs and test results, and contribute to the reliability of the software under test in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in software testing and test automation.
• Strong hands-on experience with Python.
• Proven experience maintaining and troubleshooting automated test suites.
• Strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills; able to troubleshoot complex software and test environments.
• Experience analyzing logs, test results, and system behavior.
• Experience with Git.

Responsibilities

• Test Suite Development & Infrastructure: Develop, maintain, and continuously improve Python-based automated regression test suites, frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Troubleshooting, Analysis & Collaboration: Investigate unstable tests, analyze logs to identify root causes, and collaborate with developers to resolve software defects and improve overall test robustness.

Skills

Software testing

Test automation

Python

Debugging

Root-cause analysis

Logs & test results

Git

Embedded systems

HIL environments

pytest

CI/CD

Jira

Jama

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

Tools

Git

Jira

Jama

pytest

Job description

We are hiring Senior Test Developerfor Sweden.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Senior Test Developer to join a team responsible for maintaining, developing, and continuously improving an automated regression test environment for embedded software . The role is central to the reliability and stability of the automated test infrastructure . A major part of the work involves investigating failing and unstable tests, identifying the root cause , and determining whether the issue lies within the test implementation , the test environment , or the software under test . The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex technical problems, analyzing logs and test results , and improving the robustness and maintainability of automated testing .

Educational Qualification

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or another relevant field .

Key Responsibilities

Test Suite Development & Infrastructure: Develop, maintain, and continuously improve Python-based automated regression test suites, frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines.

Troubleshooting, Analysis & Collaboration: Investigate unstable tests, analyze logs to identify root causes, and collaborate with developers to resolve software defects and improve overall test robustness.

Required Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in software testing and test automation.
• Strong hands-on experience with Python.
• Proven experience maintaining and troubleshooting automated test suites.
• Strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills; able to troubleshoot complex software and test environments.
• Experience analyzing logs , test results, and system behavior.
• Experience with Git.
• Merit: Experience testing embedded systems.
• Merit: Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments.
• Merit: Experience testing pytest or similar Python testing frameworks.
• Merit: Experience troubleshooting CI/CD pipelines and automated test environments.
• Merit: Knowledge of communication protocols and interfaces commonly used in embedded systems.
• Merit: Experience with Jira and/or Jama.
• Merit: Experience working with large-scale automated regression test suites.

Soft Skills

• A structured and methodical approach to problem solving.
• Able to work independently and take ownership of technical issues.
• Strong communication skills when working with developers and testers.
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

Job Features

Job Category Testing