Software Test Engineer (m/f/d)

NAXCON; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 64,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International team environment

German language development

Dedicated point of contact

Career growth opportunities

Regular team events

Competitive compensation

Job summary

NAXCON GmbH, headquartered in Weil am Rhein with multiple offices, is a leading German engineering and IT service provider specializing in software and hardware development, AI, and defence projects. We seek a Software Test Engineer to design and execute test strategies, perform manual and automated testing, document results, and drive QA improvements.

Collaboration with developers and product managers is essential, as is maintaining test automation frameworks and ensuring standards compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Math or STEM or equivalent training is required.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing test strategies, plans, and cases for software in a military context.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Quality focus

German fluency

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in CS/Math or STEM

Tools

Selenium

JUnit

TestNG

Ranorex

Jenkins

Jira

XRay

Git

Job description

About the job Software Test Engineer (m/f/d)

NAXCON GmbH, headquartered in Weil am Rhein with additional offices, including Stuttgart, is one of Germany's leading engineering and IT service providers.

Our experts possess extensive expertise in software and hardware development, modern electronics, and cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI).

In addition to delivering high-quality engineering solutions for our customers, we are passionate about driving our own innovation projects as well as research and development activities. Renowned companies from a wide range of industries place their trust in our expertise, reflecting the outstanding knowledge, professionalism, and commitment of our engineers.

Position: Software Test Engineer

Field: Defence

Type: Full-time

Tasks:

• Developing and implementing test strategies, plans, and cases for new andexisting software products in a military context
• Conducting manual and automated tests to ensure software quality
• Analyzing and documenting test results and creating detailed
  defect reports
• Collaborating with software developers and product managers to clarify
  requirements and optimize processes
• Setting up and maintaining test automation frameworks
• Ensuring that the software complies with applicable standards (e.g., functionality,security, performance, and usability)
• Participating in code reviews and continuously improving QA processes
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, or a comparable STEM field,or comparable technical vocational training (e.g., IT specialist)
• Relevant professional experience, preferably several years, in software testing
• In-depth knowledge of test automation tools such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Ranorex,Jenkins, or similar
• Understanding of software development processes and methodologies (e.g., V-Model,Agile)
• Experience with bug-tracking and version control systems (e.g., Jira, XRay, Git)
• Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and a structured approach to workStrong commitment to quality
• Solution-oriented thinking and a willingness to pursue professional development
• Ability to work well in a team
• Very good written and spoken German and good written and spoken English

What we offer:

• International Working Environment: Join a diverse and multicultural team where people from different backgrounds and cultures collaborate to achieve outstanding results.
• German Language Development: Whether you are a beginner or an advanced speaker, we provide a supportive environment to help you improve your German language skills.
• Dedicated Point of Contact: You will have a personal contact within the company who will support and guide you throughout your employment.
• Professional Growth: Our engineers have the opportunity to work on exciting projects across different industries, continuously expanding their expertise and developing new skills.
• Regular Team Events: We organize regular company events to strengthen team spirit, encourage collaboration, and create a positive working atmosphere.
• Competitive Compensation: We value our employees and offer an attractive compensation package that reflects your qualifications, experience, and performance.

Note:

• Travel expenses for on‑site interviews are covered by the candidates themselves