Software Test Engineer

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.

We are looking for a Manual Test Engineer to extend our technology capabilities and leadership in enabling AMI and Internet of Things technologies. In this role, you will use your technical skills in ensuring quality of our next-generation Advanced Metering Platform. Responsibilities will comprise of understanding product functionality and features; creating and executing manual test cases; being a vocal proponent for quality in every phase of the product testing cycle, while showing excellent judgment.

• Work with Software Engineers, Tech Leads and Product Managers to understand the overall technical architecture and how each feature is implemented

• Create detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases

• Identify, record, document thoroughly and track bugs

• Utilize Agile-based methodology to collaborate with a highly skilled development team (planning sessions, creating, and reviewing user stories, estimating task effort, retrospectives, etc.).

• Knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools and processes

• Great attention to detail with a result driven test approach

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

• A great team player and a self-starter who has the ability and willingness to learn new material quickly and perform in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience (and interest in) working in an agile-oriented environment that emphasizes integration of testing into the development process.

• BS/MS degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject

• Comfortable in a Unix/Linux environment, with a solid understanding of networking fundamentals

• Experience working with test and development tools and frameworks such as Git, JIRA, Jenkins,

• Working knowledge of SQL and databases

• Experience testing REST/SOAP web service API

• Knowledge of Java programming language

• Working knowledge of Python and/or Unix shell scripts

• Experience with message broker technologies

• Interest/experience with electric power distribution business domain

• Experience delivering products in a Continuous delivery/Continuous deployment pipeline.

• Understanding of cloud services, microservice architecture and containers

• Opportunity to create a more resourceful world by working on the 21st century's biggest challenges: water, energy, and gas

• Personal development: language courses, soft skills, and technical training (Udemy, Pluralsight, etc.)

• Benefits: accident and life insurance, private outpatient care support, cafeteria, iPhone with a generous data allowance

• Strong culture for promoting work-life balance

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Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!
The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email [email protected].

Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world: www.itron.com