Software Test Engineer - Biobrain Job in Sartourius Ag

Job Purpose:
To be responsible for independent, third-party testing of application software produced in
the software group.
This may include testing applications that integrate control over physical automated systems.
To ensure testing is delivered on schedule while working under the guidance of the Test
Manager.

Key Job Accountabilities:

Production and maintenance of software test specs, manual test cases, automated test
scripts and test execution results.

System integration (of hardware and software components) and software testing on

Windows desktop PCs, emulated platforms and real systems.
Classification (technical and business) and reporting of faults found in a release.
Following through to resolution of all faults discovered in the software.
Liaising with software designers and developers to understand the business requirements and product functionality.
Supporting the development & definition of standards and processes for software testing in projects and product developments, working within a framework informed by ISTQB standards.

Supporting the assessment and introduction of testing techniques and tools.
Liaising with Testing Staff (Test engineers & Test Managers) across Sartorius sites in
project roles as well as to ensure adoption of shared processes and best practice.

Experience:
3+ years industrial experience in the software development arena conducting testing
within a quality-conscious environment. Experience working with ISTQB approach and
standard.
Experience in the creation and execution of functional, system integration (end-to-end),
regression and non-functional tests (e.g. performance). Exposure to and hands-on
experience with a range of tools supporting automated testing, including Windows based
User Interface testing, is an advantage.
Experience in testing complex systems built using modern programming languages.
Experience of working in environments where regular builds, unit tests and software
integration testing are the norm. Candidate able to contribute to these activities.
Experience of system fault-finding, diagnosing to subsystem level.
Experience of using version control, change control and code quality control processes.
Experience of using test management or ALM tools to design, execute and maintain test
cases (examples Siemens Polarion, MS Test manager, HP Quality center/ALM).
Experience of using defect management tools to raise, monitor and retest defects found in
the software.
Experience of general computer and peripheral configuration, and common mechanisms
for computer communication and control over external components.

Essential:
Writing and executing manual test cases
Scripting and executing automated tests
Use of Windows OS platform as administrative / power user
Ability to grasp large and complex software application
Use of a Test management tool or Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint to produce and
maintain reports and presentations
Use of XML

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