Testing Engineer

Aspen Technology•Medina, MN

73d•$67,400 - $84,200

About The Position

The driving force behind our success has always been the people of AspenTech. What drives us, is our aspiration, our desire and ambition to keep pushing the envelope, overcoming any hurdle, challenging the status quo to continually find a better way. You will experience these qualities of passion, pride and aspiration in many ways - from a rich set of career development programs to support of community service projects to social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community. The Role In this position, you will ensure the quality and reliability of our software products before they are released to our global customers. You will have a direct impact by executing comprehensive test plans and working with a collaborative team to deliver stable, efficient, and reliable solutions that help safeguard quality and timely project progression.

Requirements

Associate's degree in software development, Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
1+ year of experience with software testing.
Basic knowledge of computer architecture, networking, databases, and operating systems.
Strong commitment to providing superior customer service.
Ability to work on several projects in parallel in a fast-paced environment.
Well-rounded analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
0-5% travel required. Opportunities for more travel may arise.
Familiarity with a scripting language, such as Python or Java.
Experience with test management and bug-tracking tools (e.g., Jira) gained through coursework, internships, or personal projects.

Responsibilities

Execute manual test cases and test scripts to identify and report software defects.
Collaborate with project engineers and developers to understand project requirements and support test plan creation.
Document and report software variances and other issues using Jira with clear and concise steps for reproduction.
Provide feedback on the user experience and usability to improve product quality.
Help maintain and organize test documentation, including test cases, test results, and bug reports.
Assist in creating training materials and project documentation as needed.
Support test automation efforts by executing automated test scripts under the guidance of senior team members.