Senior Software Test Engineer

HireTalent; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HireTalent in Andover, MA is seeking a Senior Software Test Engineer to design and execute automation tests for EcoStruxure platform products, collaborating with System Testing, Component teams, TechOps and Architects.

You will own the testing automation framework, deliver scalable test plans, perform full-stack integration in CI/CD pipelines, and ensure quality in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience designing, implementing, and executing test automation for integration, performance and scalability testing.
• Strong knowledge of software quality testing principles, practices, and patterns.
• Experience with public clouds such as Microsoft Azure or AWS.
• Proficient in Python and Pytest for test automation.
• Experience with REST API testing.
• Work experience with Linux and Windows environments.
• Familiar with CI/CD and Agile development processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and execute automation tests using Python and Pytest.
• Own testing automation framework and improve its capabilities.
• Create and execute test plans and automate test cases for the software platform.
• Perform full stack integration testing within CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with component teams to resolve issues.
• Conduct performance, stress and scalability testing using automation tools.
• Identify defects and track to resolution.
• Uphold best practices in a dynamic Agile setting.

Skills

Automation testing

Python

Pytest

REST API testing

CI/CD

Agile

Linux/Windows

Cloud (Azure/AWS)

Education

Bachelors in Computer Science

Tools

Dynatrace

GitHub Actions

Postman

Kafka

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Senior Software Test Engineer to help us deliver EcoStruxure platform products. As a member of the team, you will work closely with System Testing team members, Component teams, TechOps, and Architects. In this role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with other specialists across the company to drive the end-to-end digital journey of our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and execute automation tests using Python and Pytest
• Taking ownership of testing automation framework and improving its capabilities
• Creating and executing test plans, test case automation for testing our software platform and ensuring the quality is not compromised.
• Perform full stack integration testing within our continuous integration/ continuous testing/ continuous deployment pipelines.
• Work with the component teams to resolve identified issues
• Perform performance, Stress and Scalability testing using our Test Automation tools
• Identify defects, assess the risks and track until resolution
• Ensure best practices are followed while being responsive in a dynamic and iterative Agile development setting.

Qualifications/Skills Required:

• 8-year experience designing, implementing, and executing test automation for integration, performance and scalability testing
• Demonstrate strong knowledge in software quality testing principles, practices, and patterns
• Working experience with public clouds such as Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services
• 6-year experience with Python and Pytest
• Experience with REST API testing
• knowledge and expertise with Microsoft computing environments in Linux and Windows
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD)
• Experience working within Agile development process
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to details and communication skills, both written and oral
• Self-development skills to stay up to date with fast-changing trends
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Qualifications/Skills Desired:

• Experience using Dynatrace
• Experience working with GitHub Actions to build CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with Postman test framework
• Hands-on experience testing stream processing services such as Kafka Consumers and Producers to publish and subscribe to Kafka topics
• Knowledge of AI in testing