Senior Software Test Engineer

About ANA: Alliance North America was established in 2017 and is proud to be the sole North American supplier of AIRMAN Power Generators, AIRMAN Air Compressors, MAC3 Pneumatic Air tools, and ANA’s exclusive Energy Boss ™ - Hybrid Energy System and Smart load bank system.  Our commitment to our customers is to Make their World Easier, by answering the phone, understanding their needs, and taking ownership to provide them solutions. With a large parts inventory and more than 90% of all orders shipping within 24 hours, you never have to worry about spare parts. We help keep your fleet in top condition with our world class Support Department, who are always ready to help and be a resource by providing training on our equipment. ANA is headquartered in Henderson, Nevada with locations in Cypress, California and Spartanburg, South Carolina. ANA is growing and scaling and we are seeking a Senior Software Test Engineer to join our growing team in an onsite position in Henderson Nevada. As a Senior Software Test Engineer, you will have the opportunity to lead our testing efforts and ensure the delivery of high-quality software products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software testing methodologies, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage testing activities for complex software projects. As a Senior Software Test Engineer, you will work closely with development teams, product managers, and other stakeholders to define and execute test strategies that ensure the robustness and reliability of our software solutions.
The position is fully onsite, and the work schedule is weekdays at 8:00 – 5:00pm. This role reports to Director of Software Development.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Test Strategy and Planning: Develop comprehensive test strategies and plans for software projects, including functional, performance, security, and regression testing. Collaborate with project stakeholders to understand requirements and define test objectives, scope, and schedules. Identify and mitigate risks associated with software testing and ensure alignment with project timelines.
• Test Design and Execution: Design, develop, and execute test cases based on software requirements and design specifications. Lead the creation of automated test scripts and frameworks to improve testing efficiency and coverage. Conduct exploratory testing to identify edge cases and potential issues that automated tests may not cover. Perform manual testing as needed, particularly for complex or high-risk areas of the software.
• CI/CD Environment: Design, develop and maintain a CI /CD environment for a small to medium size software team. This includes setting up and maintaining build scripts, build pipelines, branch policies to ensure best practices are followed and a quality product is delivered.
• Defect Management: Identify, document, and track defects using appropriate tools and processes. Work closely with development teams to ensure timely resolution of issues. Provide clear and actionable feedback to developers, including steps to reproduce issues and suggestions for improvements.
• Continuous Improvement: Mentor and guide junior test engineers, providing technical leadership and support. Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the testing process, including adopting new tools, techniques, and best practices. Analyze test results and metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimize testing processes.
• Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, stakeholders, and product managers, to ensure a seamless integration of testing activities within the software development lifecycle. Participate in project planning, provides updates on test progress, challenges, and outcomes. Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure timeliness and quality of deliverables. Provide effective feedback throughout the development process. Foster a culture of collaboration by driving clear communication and teamwork within the team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: 5-10 years of experience in software testing, with a focus on project-level test management and leadership.
• Demonstrated proficiency leading small teams in an agile, fast paced, environment
• Highly proficient developing test software using Python/Pytest
• Proficient developing software requirements and test plans
• Proficient with agile and CI/CD environments such as github and github actions
• Proficient with build tools, CI/CD tools such as Cmake, Make, Cross-Compilers and docker
• Proficient with SCM tools such as git