Software Test Automation Engineer

Particle Measuring Systems•Niwot, CO

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

Particle Measuring Systems is a global leader for micro-contamination monitoring equipment improving the performance of clean manufactures in the semiconductor and pharmaceutical industries. We’re a growing technology company in Niwot, Colorado, the heart of the Rocky Mountains. We offer an exceptional and rewarding work environment in a great place to live. Our employees enjoy challenging projects in the development and manufacture of light scattering particle counters and diverse technologies and applications. We are looking for a Software Test Automation Engineer who will contribute to the success of the R&D Team, applying their expertise in Software Testing to support the achievement of team and company goals and deliver innovative, reliable solutions. In this role, the successful candidate will collaborate effectively with colleagues and cross-functional teams, demonstrate strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, and maintain a commitment to professional excellence, quality and continuous improvement.

Requirements

A BS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent.
At least 5 years’ experience as an Automation Software Test Engineer developing and executing automation software/firmware test scripts, testing and tracking defects.
Strong technical foundation in software development and test principles.
Experience with software test tools and processes.
Expertise on test-driven development, developing different levels of automated tests, such as functional test, integration test, system test, or performance test.
Experience with cybersecurity practices, including testing secure protocols or assessing compliance with regulations like the EU Cyber Resilience Act.
Experience in Web application automation using Selenium/Selenide.
Working experience with IntelliJ or other IDE’s, as well as Java or Python.
Working experience with Ranorex Studio.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
Clear oral and written communication skills, especially technical writing.
Self-starter and capable of working effectively with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within an Agile Development Environment is preferred.
Knowledge of Jira, Jama, and Confluence is preferred.
Working knowledge of generative AI tools such as Copilot for software development or testing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in and contribute to the entire software development life cycle process.
Review system requirements and use cases with software developers and other technical team members.
Develop, document and execute detailed test scripts, both manual and automated, to cover software/firmware functionality and ensure traceability to requirements.
Research issues, create test reports that detail testing results and solutions, track defects and verify bug fixes in a timely manner.
Design and develop reliable, scalable and maintainable test automation frameworks with Java/Python.
Implement and maintain automation scripts for web application using Java/Selenide/Junit.
Collaborate with Developer and QA team to contribute to Git repositories and perform peer code reviews.
Document test processes and peer review documentation for clarity and precision; develop and maintain QA guidelines.
Integrate test automation scripts into the CI/CD pipeline with Jenkins.
Recommend and implement automated test tools and strategies.
Share automation-related knowledge and best practices, and train other testers on test execution.
Continuously evaluate processes for improvements in efficiency, quality, and safety.

Benefits

Health coverage: medical, dental, vision, fsa, onsite clinic (CO employees), life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Vacation, holiday, and leave policies
Tuition reimbursement
Employee recognition programs
Employee assistance programs
profit sharing
paid company holidays
paid time off
relocation assistance