Software Technologist - Test Automation

Job Title Software Technologist - Test Automation Job Description Job title: Software Technologist - Test Automation

Minimum required Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology OR Vocational Education in Information Technology or equivalent.

Your role: Participates in full software development processes, working with broader autonomy and in pairing mode with other software team members, challenging requirements, design, and quality, focusing on test creation and automation.

Specializes in testing the integration between various components of a system, ensuring seamless operation and compatibility across different modules to deliver a cohesive and robust software solution.

Serves as a recognized technical expert in specific areas within the team, leading the automated testing activities and providing guidance on best practices.

Develops detailed test cases based on software requirements and specifications, execute these tests, and meticulously document the results to ensure thorough coverage and accuracy.

Develops and executes comprehensive test plans, including component, integration, and system tests, to ensure software reliability, performance, and adherence to specifications.

Conducts thorough code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, identify potential bugs, and promote best practices in software development, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high-quality code.

Supports DevOps in deploying software, setting, monitoring, and ensuring own performance metrics are met, while also defining, monitoring, and meeting broader performance and quality metrics.

Applies analytical skills to resolve medium complexity requests efficiently, exercising judgment within defined procedures/practices to determine appropriate action.

Works closely with software developers and other stakeholders to understand the software design, functionality, and requirements, ensuring effective test planning and execution.

Establishes, configures, and manages testing environments meticulously to ensure they replicate production settings, facilitating accurate and reliable testing outcomes that mirror real-world scenarios.

Executes a comprehensive range of both manual and automated test cases with precision, ensuring all test activities are conducted accurately and efficiently while meticulously documenting results for thorough analysis and reporting.

Conducts root cause analysis on identified defects to discern underlying issues effectively, collaborating closely with development teams to implement corrective actions promptly and prevent recurrence, thereby enhancing overall software quality and stability.

Evaluates and refines testing processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness, driving continuous improvement within the testing team.

• Keeps abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in software development and testing to continuously improve skill sets and apply innovative solutions.

Minimum required Experience: Test Experience:   5+ years in software quality assurance (automated testing) in functional, regression, integration tests using NUnit / MSTest with C# programming and .NET debugging. Proficiency in locating UI elements using built-in IDs and custom XPaths is required.

Test Automation Tools & Frameworks:  Experience with Playwright with BDD frameworks like SpecFlow / Reqnroll. Familiarity with Selenium is a plus.

CI/CD Integration:  Experience in integrating test automation into CI/CD pipelines using  Azure DevOps  or  GitHub Actions .

Docker & Kubernetes:  Understanding of deployment configurations using Docker and Kubernetes.

Good to have: API Testing: Experience with Postman is beneficial

Cloud-Based Testing & Deployment: Exposure to AWS is a plus.

Performance Testing: Basic understanding of performance testing tools like k6, JMeter.

Test Case Design and Documentation:  Proven ability to create test cases from requirements/user stories for complex (clinical) workflows

How we work together We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations. Indicate if this role is an office/field/onsite role. About Philips We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help the lives of others. • Learn more about our business . • Discover our rich and exciting history . • Learn more about our purpose . If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our culture of impact with care here . #Connectedcare