Requirement & Test Automation Engineer (M/F/X)

Ekkiden•Geneva, IL

About The Position

Ekkiden is an international consulting group founded in 2019. It brings together consultants who lead organizational, operational, and technological transformation projects across IT/Digital, Industry/R&D, and Sustainability for large enterprises and SMEs in France, Switzerland, Spain, and Germany. As a Requirement & Test Automation Engineer, you will join a highly skilled engineering team developing mission-critical software in a complex, high-tech environment. You will contribute to specifying, documenting, and testing software applications, ensuring compliance with applicable safety and quality standards. You will work autonomously within an Agile team, with a strong focus on rigor and continuous improvement.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in a safety-critical environment.
Proven experience in software requirements engineering, technical documentation, and system/software testing.
Strong Java development skills, with hands-on experience in JUnit and Jenkins.
Experience building test automation frameworks and writing software requirement specifications.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate end-user needs into clear requirements and test cases.
A rigorous, autonomous, and organized mindset, with excellent prioritization and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team and manage deadlines in demanding technical environments.
Fluent English, written and spoken.

Nice To Haves

French language skills.
Experience with Python, Cucumber for Java, and Gherkin.
Previous exposure to Air Traffic Management, Aerospace, Aeronautics, Railway, or other safety-critical industries involving real-time, mission-critical technologies.
Knowledge of safety and software standards such as ESARR6, EC482, ED-153, IEC 61508, and ISO 12207.

Responsibilities

Define, write, review, and maintain software requirements, ensuring traceability to system-level requirements.
Review specifications and establish test traceability.
Create and maintain manual and automated test cases.
Develop and maintain automated test frameworks using Java, JUnit, and Jenkins.
Execute manual and automated tests, analyze results, and report defects.
Perform root cause analysis and document issues using JIRA.
Maintain test results and management tools.
Conduct formal system testing, including Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
Interpret applicable regulations and ensure compliance with safety and quality requirements.

Benefits

Attractive performance bonuses.
Comprehensive health insurance (GEREP).
Meal vouchers (Swile card).
Continuous, high-standard training.
A career path tailored to the employee’s personality, including role and location.
Opportunity to work autonomously and proactively as part of a team.
Diverse projects in a challenging environment.

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