Your impact
As a Software Development Engineer in Test, you will play a critical role in improving our software development process and product quality by developing, implementing, and maintaining automated test frameworks and scripts. Your expertise will be crucial in designing effective test strategies, identifying potential issues, and ensuring that our software is robust, reliable and performant. This position requires a strong understanding of software engineering, test automation and a proactive approach to quality assurance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement & maintain scalable, reusable and reliable automation frameworks to facilitate testing across different environments.
- Write, review and execute automated test cases to validate new features, enhancements and bug fixes using Java, Selenium and Cucumber. Focusing on UI, API and integration testing as needed, as well as performing thorough and appropriate levels of regression testing.
- Work closely with software developers and product managers and Scrum teams to understand product requirements, write specifications and acceptance criteria, provide effort estimates and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
- Identify gaps in current test coverage while continuously improving and expanding the automated test suite to ensure all critical features are tested. Monitor debugging process and report on test results, anomalies, risks and issues associated with the execution of tests.
- Maintain clear and concise documentation of test cases, frameworks and test results. Prepare reports on testing progress and issues for review by development and leadership teams.
Here's what you'll need
- Strong background in automation testing, with 2+ years previous experience in testing Java-based programs and interfaces. Solid skills in manual testing would also be desirable.
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages, preferably in Java. Experience with Maven and using IDEs such as IntelliJ.
- Experience with testing frameworks and tools preferably Selenium, Gherkin, and Cucumber. Knowledge of Page Object Model and traditional issues/challenges with UI Web Automation.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, and experience integrating test automation into pipelines.
- Knowledge of API testing frameworks and tools (e.g., Postman, REST Assured) and experience testing RESTful APIs.
- Familiarity with Kibana logs, Docker/Kubernetes pod logging and observability tools such as Grafana and Dynatrace.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and excellent verbal & written communication skills. Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Nice to have:
- Familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS, and familiarity with basic kubectl commands.
- Experience working within Agile and DevOps methodologies, participating in sprint planning, retrospectives and daily standups as well as using tools such as Jira and Confluence.
- Knowledge of security testing and vulnerability assessment tools.
We offer:
- Unique company culture fostering individual career growth and work-life balance
- Full-time employment contract with salary corresponding to qualifications
- Hybrid working model
- Flexible working hours (we start between 7:30-10:00)
- Flexible benefits package (Lux Med medical care, psychological care, life insurance, My Benefit cafeteria system, including Multisport card co-financing, car park sharing system)
- Co-financed Holidays ("Wczasy pod Gruszą")
- Membership in Jacobs employee networks (Women's Network, OneWorld, PRISM, Careers Network, Green Team, Toastmasters, Collectively and others)
- Continuous development opportunities, including a range of professional trainings and certifications, Graduate Development Program, Learners’ Community, self-learning platform
- Opportunity to take part in language courses (English, German, Polish)
