Sr. Software Test Engineer

Stratasys is a world leader in 3D printing!

 

Are you a Sr. Software Test Engineer ready to make an impact on the next generation of 3D printers?  This role will perform technical activities leading to new or improved products or processes that have significant impact on the company.  The Senior Software Test Engineer drives the company toward technical excellence in software testing through leadership in the creation of test plans and automation tools for software testing that improve quality, speed, and efficiency.  Responsibilities include test plan design, coordination, and communication; training; data analysis; and automation code creation and maintenance.   

 

Responsibilities:

 

Leads testing to assure that products meet their specifications and will perform successfully in the field.

• Creates software test plans for new 3D printers and other projects.  Accurately predicts completion dates and resource needs.  Prioritizes testing based on risk and to meet the needs of the team.
• Leads Test Technicians to complete testing efficiently.
• Multitasks and keeps multiple projects going simultaneously. 
•  Assures on-time completion of testing.  Quickly resolves issues with the test plan, software, and test machines. 
• Leads test plan review meetings and meetings to review final test results with stakeholders. 
• Participates in test plan reviews and final test result reviews for other projects.
• Tracks and understands escapes (issues not found during testing) and drives improvements to prevent them.
• Acts as a subject matter expert in at least one software test area.
• Leads Test Technicians on multiple projects simultaneously.

 

Drives improvements in testing

• Proactively and independently creates automation to improve code quality and application performance.  Drives improvement in our automation tools and processes.  Leads Test Technicians to create automation.  Determines whether or not to automate new test cases.
• Researches, recommends, and implements tools and processes with the goal of increasing automation and test coverage.
• Selects and implements automation tools to improve testing quality and efficiency.  Creates specifications for automation projects.
• Keeps up to date on new tools and techniques for software testing and automation.  Recommends and purchases new tools.
• Leads lessons learned meetings after software testing is complete and drives improvements based on those results.
• Leads continuous improvement projects for software testing to improve quality, efficiency, and speed of completion.

 

Provides high quality, clear documentation and communicates effectively

• Proactively communicates with stakeholders, including status, issues, schedule, and budget.
• Writes clear test cases to document how testing is performed. 
• Reviews test cases and automation created by others for accuracy, completeness, and conciseness.
• Writes clear, concise test reports that document test results.  Organizes test reports and data for easy retrieval.
• Consistently follows procedures for documentation and document storage and assures that all testing and documentation meet ISO requirements.

 

Collaborates and works cross functionally with team members

• Effectively works as a member of an A