EOSS Software QA Engineer

Job brief

We're looking for a Software QA Engineer to join our team, focusing on the rigorous inspection of our safety and monitoring software for energy transportation. In this role, you'll play a crucial part in ensuring the reliability and quality of our diverse software suite and its interaction with various field devices for punctual and distributed monitoring.

Working closely with the R&D team, you'll delve into the core purpose and specific requirements of our software products. You'll then design and execute comprehensive test plans across all development stages, identifying potential malfunctions and recommending critical improvements. A key aspect of this role will be initiating and building our automated testing capabilities within a CI/CD pipeline to enhance efficiency and quality. Ultimately, you'll be instrumental in ensuring our software products meet the highest safety and quality standards required for critical energy infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the R&D team to gather and understand software requirements (e.g., functionalities, performance, safety, and industry standards).
• Review existing software test cases and strategies, providing recommendations for enhancement and coverage.
• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for our web, desktop, tool, and command-line software applications.
• Perform thorough quality controls on software components and integrated systems, including interactions with field devices for punctual and distributed monitoring.
• Architect and implement automated testing systems within our CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and deployment.
• Analyze test results, meticulously detect software issues, and track root causes, especially for algorithmic malfunctions.
• Suggest practical fixes and improvements to the development team based on test findings.
• Document technical issues, solutions, and testing procedures clearly and concisely.
• Ensure our software products and testing procedures comply with relevant industry safety and quality standards (e.g., ISO).
• Contribute to user interface (UI) testing to ensure an optimal user experience.

Requirements and skills

• Proven experience as a Software Test Engineer or in a similar software quality assurance role.
• Strong familiarity with various software testing techniques and methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience in setting up and managing automated testing.
• Solid understanding and practical experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills with a keen analytical mindset, particularly for identifying algorithmic malfunctions.
• BSc in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or a relevant technical field.
• Knowledge of quality standards and regulations relevant to the energy sector and safety-critical software is a plus.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) on Windows and/or Linux environments is a plus.
• Knowledge of User Interface (UI) testing principles and tools is a plus.

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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