Smiths Group
Security and detection solutions
SeniorSoftwareTestEngineer
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“Senior Software Test Engineer at Smiths Group. Skills: Automated testing frameworks, Test automation solutions, Automated software testing programs, Containerisation, Orchestration technologies. Develop and execute comprehensive test cases. Contribute to the development and maintenance of automated test scripts and frameworks”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure thorough testing of software functionality, performance, and security.; Assess test coverage, defect resolution, and overall testing progress.
Industry & Context.
Reproduce, debug, and 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
Contribute to the development and maintenance of automated test scripts and frameworks
Utilize version control systems for maintaining test artifacts
Assist in integrating test scripts into CI/CD pipelines
and document software defects
and performance problems
Work closely with developers to reproduce
Conduct manual testing where required
Provide feedback on testing processes for continuous improvement
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with senior engineers to develop and execute comprehensive test cases; Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product owners, and senior testers, to ensure alignment on testing goals, priorities, and testing strategy; Collaborate effectively across teams
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Ability to document test cases and results clearly
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: Collaborate with senior engineers to develop and execute comprehensive test cases that align with project requirements, ensuring thorough testing of software functionality, performance, and security. * Test Automation : Contribute to the development and maintenance of automated test scripts and frameworks. Utilize version control systems (e.g., Git, Subversion) for maintaining test artifacts and assist in integrating test scripts into CI/CD pipelines. * Issue Identification & Documentation: Identify, track, and document software defects, functionality issues, and performance problems, working closely with developers to reproduce, debug, and resolve issues. * Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product owners, and senior testers, to ensure alignment on testing goals, priorities, and testing strategy across functional, regression, and integration testing. * Test Reporting & Metrics: Contribute to the preparation of test reports and track key testing metrics to assess test coverage, defect re
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