Job Description:
As a Software Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products through comprehensive test planning, test execution, and defect management. You will work closely with developers and product teams to identify and address potential issues early in the software development lifecycle. You will be expected to write automated tests using Python and the Robot Framework, contribute to test processes, and manage end-to-end testing to ensure our software products deliver the best user experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Test Planning & Strategy:
- Develop comprehensive test plans and test strategies for software applications based on requirements and specifications.
- Define test cases, test data, and create a clear roadmap for testing activities.
- Automated Testing:
- Write, maintain, and execute automated test scripts using Python and Robot Framework.
- Design and develop reusable and scalable automated tests for both functional and non-functional requirements (e.g., performance, security).
- Integrate automated tests with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
- End-to-End Testing:
- Lead and perform end-to-end testing for the entire software product, ensuring that all parts of the system work together as expected.
- Conduct regression testing, smoke testing, and functional testing across multiple environments.
- Identify, reproduce, and document defects and work with development teams to ensure timely resolution.
- Test Execution & Reporting:
- Execute both manual and automated test cases across various platforms (web, desktop, etc.).
- Track, report, and prioritize defects and issues found during testing, ensuring proper communication with relevant teams.
- Ensure thorough test coverage by validating the full functionality of the product, including edge cases.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Collaborate with development teams to improve the testing process, quality practices, and automation strategies.
- Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to continuously improve testing workflows.
- Collaboration & Communication:
- Work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to clarify requirements, review user stories, and ensure proper test coverage.
- Provide detailed feedback and suggestions to the development team to enhance the quality of the product.
Requirements:
- Educational Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Relevant Experience:
- 3-7 years of experience as a Software Quality Engineer or equivalent.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficient in Python programming for test automation and scripting.
- Strong hands-on experience with Robot Framework for automated testing.
- Solid understanding of Test Process and Test Lifecycle (requirement analysis, test planning, test execution, defect management, etc.).
- Experience with end-to-end testing of software applications, ensuring full coverage of all functionality.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) and integrating tests into automated pipelines.
- Knowledge of version control systems like Git and experience with branching and merging strategies.
- Testing Experience:
- Strong background in manual testing (functional, regression, smoke, and system testing).
- Experience in automated testing, with a deep understanding of test frameworks and tools.
- Familiar with test case design, test execution, and defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail).
- Exposure to performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner) is a plus.
- Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
- Nice to Have:
- Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Experience with medical device/biomedical device is a plus.
- Exposure to agile methodologies and familiarity with Agile tools like Jira, Trello, or Asana.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 3-7 years of experience as a Software Quality Engineer or equivalent
- Proficiency in Python programming for test automation and scripting
- Strong hands-on experience with Robot Framework
- Understanding of the software test process and lifecycle
- Experience with end-to-end testing of software applications
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI
- Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
- Knowledge of Git and branching and merging strategies
- Background in manual functional, regression, smoke, and system testing
- Experience with automated testing frameworks and tools
- Familiarity with test case design, execution, and defect tracking tools such as Jira or TestRail
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Exposure to performance testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner
- Familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Experience with medical or biomedical devices
- Exposure to Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira, Trello, or Asana
Fortive Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fortive and has not been reviewed or approved by Fortive.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is fully paid for 12 weeks for all parents, with fertility coverage via Progyny and generous adoption/surrogacy support. Backup child and adult care plus inclusive eligibility extend support across diverse family structures.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple PPO and HSA medical options include telemedicine and second-opinion services, alongside robust mental-health access through Spring Health with no‑cost therapy sessions. The breadth of medical and behavioral health resources is highlighted as a strength.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) provides a competitive employer match each pay period, with an additional company retirement contribution after one year of service. Financial wellness tools and an employee stock purchase plan further bolster long‑term savings.
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What We Do
Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions. We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions. We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact. At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference. At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone. At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating. Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.
