The Software Test Engineer will be embedded in an agile project team, ensuring that the Warehouse Control System software meets business and technical requirements. During the commissioning phase, the Software Test Engineer will conduct on-site testing to validate the software implementation against the physical system.This role is fully remote with an expectation to travel to our sites across Europe to test the physical systems. You may be away for up to 10 days consecutively.
What you'll be handling:
Design test cases and specifications from product backlog items and requirement documentation
Perform manual testing of the WCS software against emulation
Design and execute commissioning tests of the WCS software on-site
Lead Factory Acceptance Testing on projects with the customer
Take a lead role in testing on a project, being self-starting and able to work independently
Analyse defects and log them in Jira with detailed information to support developers
Work closely with the development team to see defects through to closure
Become an expert on the requirement specifications and processes in the WCS
Run and create queries in SQL over an Oracle database to support testing, troubleshooting, and software installation
Create and modify test data in XML
Create and modify XML configurations for automated testing
Participate in all team meetings (stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives, etc.)
Support the Test Manager in providing and gathering data to report on and control test progress using TestRail
Update and install WCS and supporting software on test environments using Azure DevOps
Update and install WCS and supporting software on production servers for on-site commissioning
Assist with documenting processes and best practices for testing
Train customers and support customer testing on the solution
What you'll need:
Required
Familiarity with industry testing tools such as Visual Studio, Azure DevOps, Jira, TestRail, or similar
Previous experience in manual software testing
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Basic/intermediate SQL query experience
Understanding of the software development life-cycle across agile development
Able to work on own initiative and lead testing for a project
Ability to work to tight time-scales and meet deadlines
Ability to travel regularly across Northern Europe
Experience working with and presenting to customers
Good understanding of Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, etc.)
ISEB/ISTQB Certified to at least foundation level in Software Testing
Preferred
Understanding of XML/C# Coding
Experience in deploying software from Azure DevOps and understanding of exploratory testing techniques
Operational knowledge in the logistics and warehouse industry
What you'll receive:
Alongside a competitive salary you'll get a comprehensive benefits package including enhanced pension, bonus, 25 days holiday, gym allowance, buy and sell holiday scheme.
*TGW is an employer that promotes equal opportunities. We invite everybody interested in this job to apply.