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Software Test Engineer
2014-03-03 17:39:07| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
TheEuropean Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere ESO is the foremost intergovernmental astronomy organisation in Europe and the worlds most productive astronomical observatory. ESO operates three unique worldclass observing sites in the Atacama Desert region of Chile La Silla, Paranal and Chajnantor. The ESO headquarters are located in Garching, near Munich, Germany.ESO is the focal point for Europes participation in the Atacama Large Millimeter Array ALMA consortium, which is currently constructing a large submillimetre array in the Chilean Andes. The concept and design of a 39m European Extremely Large Telescope EELT is also currently underway at ESO. Within the Directorate of Engineering DoE at the Headquarters in Garching near Munich, Germany, ESO is opening the position of Software Test Engineer We are looking for an experienced software test specialist who will be primarily responsible for the verification and validation of software products within the Software Engineering Department SED based in Garching. Main Duties and Responsibilities The successful candidate will primarily be in charge of the verification and validation of software products, developed in house or outsourced. One part of the software to be tested is embedded control software platforms Linux and VxWorks this will be the main focus area. Second part of the software to be tested consists of database driven Java web applications and desktop GUI applications platforms Windows, Linux, MacOS. The ideal candidate has experience in both areas. She will be part of project teams and will be responsible for defining, implementing and executing test cases, automatically whenever reasonable, manually otherwise, to ensure that users requirements have been met and that thebehaviour under abnormal or extreme conditions is acceptable. She will deal with different types of testing, such as functional, integration, system, stress, performance and regression tests. Test data have to be defined and maintained, as well as the test environment. Test plans and test reports shall be produced according to SQA standards and discussed with the project team. A first level support to internal and external users should be provided. She will also contribute actively to Software Engineering activities, such as establishmentimplementation, maintenance and constant improvement of Software building tools and procedures, Software Test and Development environments, Software configuration and version control systems and procedures as well as definition and promotion of standards and collection of metrics. Provided that the successful candidate shows proper skills and experience, there is the chance to take over some leading role in future, e.g. as work package or project manager. Duty trips, e.g. to the operational sites in Chile, may be required. Reports to The holder of this position will report to the Head of the Software Engineering Department. Experience The following skills are required Minimum five years experience in testing and integration of complex distributed software applications running on UNIX platforms, preferably Linux Experience in testing embedded software on real time operating systems, preferably VxWorks Experience in testing Graphical User Interfaces and Web applications Good knowledge of testing tools Proficiency in the development of test procedures using scripting languages UNIX shell, Python or Perl Experience with test automation frameworks andor continuous integration Sound experience with Software Engineering standards and tools version control, problem reporting systems. The following additional skills would be an advantage Good knowledge of programming languages Java, C or C Software Testing Certification e.g. ISTQB Experience with relational databases Sybase or equivalent and SQL Experience in evaluating, installing and configuring Software tools Experience with Software building tools Knowledge of IDEs Experience in project andor line management. Key Competences Provides clear, concise and timely oral and written communications, identifying the key issues, examining options and proposing way ahead Builds strong and effective links with the team Contributes ideas for improvements and developments to the working of the team Commitment to customers satisfaction Flexibility in adapting to changes of requirements and priorities as well as of assignments Monitors progress of own work and delivers to agreed deadlines and standards Develops own skills and ensures that learning and development needs are identified, solutions found and outcomes evaluated Capability to work for different projects and with different teams matrix structure, also in parallel Takes over responsibility and is able to take decisions Qualifications A University degree in computer science, electronic engineering, physics or equivalent. Language Skills The position requires a working knowledge of English. Remuneration and Contract We offer an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary tax free, comprehensive pension scheme and medical, educational and other social benefits, as well as financial help in relocating your family and the possibility to place your childchildren in daycare. The initial contract is for a period of three years with the possibility of a fixedterm or indefinite extension based on technical and managerial achievements. The title or grade may be subject to change according to qualification and the number of years of experience. Duty Station Garching near Munich, Germany with regular duty trips to all ESO sites in Chile. Career Path V Application If you are interested in working in areas of frontline technology and in a stimulating international environment, please visit httpwww.eso.org for further details. Applicants are invited to apply online via our recruitment portal httprecruitment.eso.org. Applications must be completed in English and should include a motivation letter and your CV. Closing date for applications is 07 March 2014. Although recruitment preference will be given to nationals of ESO Member States members are Austria, Belgium, Brazil, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom no nationality is in principle excluded. The post is equally open to suitably qualified female and male applicants.
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