Software Quality Engineer

Position Profile
Schneider Electric is a global leader in enterprise energy management systems. We are looking for a new team member who can help us advance our cloud-based energy management and information systems. As a member of this team you will work on strategic projects delivering world class enterprise software systems to a wide variety of customers.

We are looking for a passionate and creative software tester with extensive Web software quality assurance experience to join our agile team of Business Analysts, Developers, Quality Assurance, Operations and Support. This role will play a crucial role in high quality and frequent deliveries of our cloud-based energy management system.

The Software Tester will be primarily responsible for reviewing and analyzing requirements and system specifications, creating and executing (manual/automated) test cases, reviewing results, reporting and documenting technical issues to ensure client requirements are met. The successful candidate must strive to deliver high-quality software that is highly scalable, performant, interoperable and secure while aligned with client needs and business goals at the same time.

Responsibilities & Key Tasks

• Analyze user stories/use cases/requirements for validity and feasibility
• Develop effective test strategies and plans.
• Design, create and manage test cases
• Design and develop automation scripts when needed
• Execute test cases for all levels of testing (system, integration and regression)
• Detect and track software defects and inconsistencies
• Reproduce, trouble shoot, verify fixes for customer reported issues (technical support tickets)
• Apply quality assurance principles throughout the Agile product lifecycle
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

Essential:

• 5 years of experience in software testing with a strong focus on test automation
• Experience in leveraging and maintaining automated test frameworks for web and API testing
• Hands-on experience with modern test automation tools such as Playwright, Cypress, or WebdriverIO
• Strong understanding of API testing using tools like Postman, REST Assured, or Pact
• Solid programming skills and ability to write clean, maintainable automation code
• Ability to quickly pick up and adapt to different programming languages, with a preference for JavaScript or TypeScript
• Ability to write and execute E2E automated test cases and regression test cases
• Strong understanding of best coding practices, version control (Git), and test automation strategies
• Familiarity with test management software and defect tracking tools (Jira, Xray, TestRail, etc.)
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of test automation initiatives, and drive quality improvements
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and analytical mindset
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with developers, product teams, and stakeholders

Desirable:

• Some exposure to performance testing using tools like k6, JMeter, or Locust
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps)
• Exposure to contract testing (e.g., Pact)
• Experience in database testing, including SQL Server and Cosmos DB
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and testing security vulnerabilities
• Experience working with distributed teams and remote stakeholders

Location:

• Please note, this role is Hybrid onsite (2 days onsite/week). Our preferred location is Louisville, KY however we will consider candidates in Nashville or Dallas. 
• We will not be considering remote candidates. 

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

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IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

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13% organic growth
150 000 employees in 100 countries
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