Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer (all genders)

meteocontrol GmbH
Augsburg, Germany
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Working hours
Shift work
Languages
German
Job source

Tech stack

Automation of Tests Code Coverage Communications Protocols Python (Programming Language) Systems Development Life Cycle Software Engineering Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Strategies of Testing Git Information Technology Playwright Software Version Control

Job description

  • Join our us as a Senior QA Engineer, support our Embedded team and play a key role in delivering high-quality embedded products.
  • Provide technical expertise in defining test strategies, improving test coverage, and developing test automation for embedded systems.
  • Take ownership of the existing embedded testing landscape and continuously improve test coverage, quality, and reliability.
  • Take ownership of product quality throughout the development lifecycle, from requirements clarification to release validation.
  • Design, implement, and maintain effective manual and automated testing approaches for embedded systems.
  • Identify quality risks, support root cause analysis, and drive improvements to product reliability and performance.
  • Support release validation activities and help ensure reliable product deliveries.
  • Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and engineering stakeholders to clarify requirements, analyze defects, and support release decisions.
  • Contribute to improving QA processes, testing infrastructure, and engineering best practices

Requirements

  • Successfully completed studies in computer science, electrical engineering, software engineering, or related qualification
  • Knowledge of software testing methodologies (functional, regression, integration, system, exploratory, risk-based testing)
  • Hands-on experience with embedded systems and testing of hardware-related products
  • Familiarity with industrial communication protocols and interfaces is a plus
  • Experience with test automation (experience with Python and Playwright would be a plus)
  • Certification at ISTQB Foundation Level and experience with ISO9001 is a plus
  • Understanding of SDLC and Agile/Scrum processes
  • Experience with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines
  • Fluent English communication skills are a must-have (German is a plus but not required)

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Flexible schedule, * Working for a better future: With us, you will create a better future for us and all generations after us.
  • More flexibility: We know how important a good work-life balance is. That’s why we offer flexible working hours and a home office model that adapts to your needs.
  • Vacation that grows: Start with 30 days of vacation and your loyalty will be rewarded every two years with an additional day of vacation - up to 35 days for even more time off!
  • Continuous learning & development: Your development is important to us - we support you in your career planning within the company with a wide range of offers.
  • Money on top: In addition to your salary, you will receive a monthly SpenditCard worth €50 and a subsidy for the Deutschlandticket.
  • Fitness: Train with our attractive employer subsidy at EGYM Wellpass, take part in our JobRad leasing program or power yourself up at our annual company run.

About the company

At meteocontrol, we have been dedicated to renewable energies since 1998 and are one of the world’s leading developers of independent energy management systems. With our holistic solutions, we accompany the entire life cycle of energy systems. From planning to commissioning, we support our customers as independent technical consultants. For this we need a team of highly qualified and motivated employees. Do you want to become part of our diverse team from different departments and drive the future of renewable energies together?

With energy into the future. We are looking forward to you!

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