Smiths Detection
Security and detection solutions
SeniorSoftwareTestEngineer
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“Senior Software Test Engineer at Smiths Detection. Skills: automated testing frameworks, test automation solutions, coding complex automated software testing programs, system and front-end levels, CI/CD integration. Develop and execute comprehensive test cases aligned with project requirements. Participate in test planning activities to define scope, approach, and strategy”
What You'll Achieve.
ensuring thorough testing of software functionality, performance, and security; assess test coverage, defect resolution, and overall testing progress
Industry & Context.
debug issues; resolve issues
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4-7 years of hands-on experience with automated testing frameworks, including design, implementation, and maintenance of test automation solutions, Proficiency in coding and modifying complex automated software testing programs at system and front-end levels using Robot Framework, TestNG, Python, C, C++, and related libraries, Experience with system controllers (scanners preferred), simulators, and emulators, Proficiency with Atlassian suite (JIRA, Bitbucket, Confluence), test management tools (TestRail), version control systems (Git, Subversion), and CI/CD integration tools (Jenkins), Proficiency in containerisation and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), understanding of software development processes, testing methodologies, and continuous integration/continuous deployment pipelines, Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document test cases and results clearly and collaborate effectively across teams
Nice to Have
scanners preferred
What You'll Do.
Develop and execute comprehensive test cases aligned with project requirements
Participate in test planning activities to define scope
Contribute to the development and maintenance of automated test scripts and frameworks
Enhance test automation coverage for system-level and front-end applications
and document software defects
and performance problems
Work closely with developers to reproduce
Prepare test reports and track key testing metrics
Integrate test scripts into Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
Conduct manual testing where required
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with cross-functional teams, including developers, product owners, and senior testers, to ensure alignment on testing goals and priorities; Communicate findings and progress effectively; Collaborate effectively across teams
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to document test cases and results clearly; communicate findings and progress effectively
Process & Methodology
test planning activities
Full Job Description
Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. Smiths Detection is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security. Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security. This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day. Duties: * Test Case Development & Execution: Develop and execute comprehensive test cases aligned with project requirements, ensuring thorough testing of software functionality, performance, and security. Participate in test planning activities to define scope, approach, and strategy for functional, regression, and integration testing. * Automation Support : Contribute to the development and maintenance of automated test scripts and frameworks. Enhance test automation coverage for system-level and front-end applications. Utilize version control systems (e.g., Git, Subversion) for maintaining test scripts and related artifacts. * Issue Identification & Documentation: Identify, track, and document software defects, functionality issues, and performance problems. Work closely with developers to reproduce, debug, and resolve issues. * Collaboration & Communication: Work with cross-functional teams, including developers, product owners, and senior testers, to ensure alignment on testing goals and priorities. Communicate findings and progress effectively. * Test Reporting & Metrics: Prepare test r
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