Test Engineer II

Work Location: 5353 Highland Dr, Jackson MS

Description:

Job Title: Test Engineer II

What You'll Do:

As a Test Engineer II, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing test plans and procedures to ensure the quality and reliability of products or systems. Leveraging your experience, you will contribute to the improvement of testing processes and methodologies to drive efficiency and effectiveness in testing activities.

Functions:

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts for functional, performance, and regression testing of software applications, embedded systems, or hardware components.
• Design and implement automated test scripts and frameworks using scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++) and test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, Robot Framework) to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, hardware engineers, and product managers, to understand requirements, define test objectives, and identify test scenarios.
• Perform manual and automated testing activities, including test execution, defect tracking, and test result analysis, to identify and report defects, anomalies, and performance issues.
• Participate in design reviews, code inspections, and requirement discussions to provide input on testability, quality, and reliability considerations throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Analyze test results and metrics to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement, and provide feedback to stakeholders on product quality and test coverage.
• Maintain and enhance test environments, test tools, and test data repositories to support ongoing testing activities and ensure consistency and reliability in test execution.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software testing and test automation, and share knowledge and insights with the team.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 3-6 years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, or related roles, with a focus on manual and automated testing of software applications or systems.
• Proficiency in software testing methodologies, techniques, and tools, including test planning, test case design, test automation, and defect tracking.
• Experience with test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Robot Framework) and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex systems, identify root causes of issues, and propose effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment, with knowledge of Agile principles and practices.

Preferred Skills:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB Certified Tester, CSTE).
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD).
• Knowledge of DevOps principles and practices, including infrastructure as code (IaC) and automated deployment techniques.
• Familiarity with software development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN).
• Previous experience testing embedded systems, IoT devices, or hardware components.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements for software and systems testing (e.g., FDA, ISO, IEC).