Job Details
Senior Test Automation Engineer
The successful candidate will work within the Software Characterisation and Delivery team, part of the Software Development Department.
Their responsibilities will include:-
* Testing embedded software and tools across the product range
* Implementing new automated test frameworks and improving upon the current tool set
* Managing metrics
* Providing 'System' level test knowledge to improve integration testing
* Managing component testing frameworks and regression suites
* Promoting continuous integration
* Investigating and reporting on issues
Personal attributes (essential):
* Passionate about test and the uncovering of defects as early in the development process as possible
* Strong analysis, numerical, written and verbal communication skills
* Tenacity and an ability to probe issues and understand the root causes
* Ability to work to a high level of quality and detail
Confidence and ability to recognise short-falls in process and suggest improvements
* Innovative with respect to new automated testing initiatives
Personal attributes (desirable):
Flexible approach to working in a transient, project-based environment
* Can do attitude, robust and able to cope with a broad based and demanding brief
* Organised and structured way of working
* Able to deal with other engineers and managers of all levels
Technical skills and experience (essential):
* Proven ability to program automated test scripts, using one or more of:-
o .NET framework
o Perl
o Python
o C/C++
o VBScript
o XML
* Bespoke scripting languages
* Use of build tools (Windows and UNIX based)
* Use of version control systems e.g. Perforce, Clearcase, Subversion
* Knowledge of TDMA based communications technologies (TETRA preferred, GSM acceptable)
* Experience of RF testing
* Experience of Protocol testing
* Use of static analysis tools
* Experience of integration testing embedded software (from specification to execution)
Technical skills and experience (desirable):
* Use of JTAG and DSP logging tools
* Knowledge of mobile applications (e.g. Bluetooth, GPS)
* Experience of audio testing
* Use of continuous integration tools
* Knowledge of software component test frameworks
Advantage Technical Resourcing is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, a registered Two Ticks: Positive About Disable People company and support the Age Positive scheme.
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