Principal Software Quality Assurance Engineer

About

Swisslog is a world‑leading robotics company harnessing the power of technology to shape the future of intralogistics. The teams are the heart of the organization, transforming performance and efficiency for customers across the globe.

We are seeking a Software Quality Assurance Engineer with experience in software testing for front‑end and back‑end solutions and basic SQL Server database programming knowledge (SQL). The role works in an Agile team (5‑7 members) on projects lasting 5‑10 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead automated and manual software testing work
• Participate in requirements gathering, system analysis and project documentation
• Drive assignments to completion to meet quality and time goals
• Participate in production support efforts, including occasional site visits and/or after‑hours support at times
• Liaise with across teams and organizations, both internal and external
• Occasional site visits and/or after‑hours support may be required

Requirements

Essential

• Software Engineering, Computer Science or an equivalent Engineering degree or industrial experience
• 5 years experience with software quality assurance methodologies
• Client‑Server environments
• Experience with multiple testing tools and approaches, including both manual and automation testing
• Experience working with Client/Server environment
• Knowledge and experience of source control solutions such as GIT or SVN
• Basic SQL knowledge
• Hands‑on experience with Java/J2EE and object‑oriented software design

Desirable

• Experience with Docker is a plus
• Experience with some sort of scripting language (Bash/Powershell/Python)
• Experience with Linux (Red Hat administration is a plus)
• Database training, Java training / certifications
• Automated test tool experience
• Oracle, SQL
• Scripting languages
• Automated test tools and testing frameworks such as Selenium
• Experience with various message formats: XML, HTTP
• Experience with Java/J2EE application server environments such as Wildfly/WebLogic
• Logistics industry experience is a plus, but not required