Do you have the ambition to bring testing of highly advanced and complex software systems to a next level? Then this might be your job!
Software Test Architect
Job information
VDL ETG’s mission is to develop and manufacture high tech modules and systems for our customers in high-end equipment. ETG Technology & Development (T&D) is responsible for development of these mechatronic modules and systems in continuous alignment with the ETG factories.
ETG T&D has a vacancy for a Software Test Architect, having responsibilities in the following fields:
- Defining and carrying out plans and strategies to drive software faults to zero from a test-based approach;
- Driving the competence of (automated) testing within the software department and be a sparring partner for software architects and teams;
- Setting up and continuously improve the test automation framework / architecture and CI/CD pipeline in close cooperation with software architects and teams;
- Devise and develop test automation scripts and implement them as part of our framework / pipeline;
- Align within VDL multidisciplinary teams on the testing approach and testing process;
- Align with the customer software test community and be a representative of VDL ETG T&D in that community;
- Assist teams and contribute in performing software quality assessments and report the results in terms of test coverage and remaining risks;
- Assist in test execution when required in the team.
This position is based within the VDL ETG T&D organization in Eindhoven.
Your profile
You have the ambition to be part of a multidisciplinary team and apply your knowledge and experience to bring testing of high end systems to a next level. You want quality to be fact based.
Other important drivers:
- A bachelor or master degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering
- Academic working and thinking level
- At least 5 years of experience in software verification and validation roles in a technical environment.
- Experience in C, C++ and preferrably Python
- Preferably certified at ISTQB Full Advanced Level or equivalent
- Experience with setting up and improving test frameworks
- Experience in defining and implementing test processes
- Experience with test automation development and with state of the art tools
- Experience with requirements management, Agile / SCRUM methodologies and Test Driven Development
- You are a pro-active, analytical, creative person with a “can do” mentality
What do we offer?
- You are part of the international, industrial, family-owned company VDL Groep;
- You work with professionals in a technical and high end environment; an environment that enables your career to excel in technology, quality and people management;
- Dynamic and informal atmosphere;
- Work together in multidisciplinary teams;
- International opportunities;
- Opportunities for personal development and growth.
Interested?
Are you interested and do you recognize yourself in above profile? Apply via the 'solliciteer” button. Please include a resume and motivation letter in which you describe why you are interested in this vacancy.
Company information
Do you like to be challenged to bring out the best in yourself? To develop products at the edge of what is feasible? Then VDL ETG T&D is the perfect fit for you! With a team of 200 enthusiastic and driven colleagues we develop complex and innovative mechatronic modules and systems. In your work you contribute to the further development of high-tech equipment for computer chips, fighting diseases, exploring the universe and understanding details in cells and molecules. You will do this for various international customers in the semiconductor, analytical, science, solar, LED, medical and aerospace industries. Working at VDL ETG T&D means a lot of freedom and diversity. We offer you technical challenges in the field of engineering and project management with specializations in electronics, mechatronics, software and physics. In multidisciplinary teams you work together with the customer, development and production at home and abroad. You will get every opportunity to demonstrate your result-oriented approach through the large degree of independence and responsibility in your position. VDL ETG is a unique employer due to the combination of engineering and high-tech production facilities under one roof, an informal and open work atmosphere and career opportunities in our locations in Eindhoven, Almelo, Trübbach (Switzerland), Suzhou (China), Singapore and Fremont (USA). Are you someone who likes to get things done? Are you a techie at heart? Then become our new colleague! #LI-MV3
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