Software Test Engineer

SIL International

WorldwideremotePosted 15 days ago

Skill Required

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Key highlights

Role involves manual execution of scheduled and ad‑hoc tests
Requires deep knowledge of QA processes and testing types
Emphasizes strong communication and decision‑making skills
Prioritizes experience in software engineering and understanding of the SDLC
Prefers a bachelor’s degree but values continuous learning
Includes biannual travel to the Language Technology Conference

Role overview

A Software Test Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing software testing. The role focuses on executing test cases daily and at release milestones, with the goal of improving the software quality picture early and often. Test cases are developed by product experts and the engineer must run, review, and report on them while collaborating closely with the development team.

Responsibilities

Manually execute scheduled tests as written, on time
Participate in reviews for new test cases developed
Report issues found into issue tracking systems
Report status at team standups
Manually perform Ad-Hoc testing
Work with Software Test Manager to collaborate, review, and deliver high quality software testing
Participate as an integral and enthusiastic part of the team, exhibiting ownership, follow-through, initiative, awareness, and effective communication with peers and management
Work with the team around a cohesive team roadmap
Participate in regular project status, planning, partnership, and strategic meetings
Be available to travel to software development team meetings as needed
Be available to travel biannually to the Language Technology Conference
Participate in professional meetings

Requirements

Software Test Engineers should have experience in software engineering and a good understanding of the software development lifecycle
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent software testing work experience is preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of QA process: different levels, types and methods of testing: unit, functional, negative, integration, performance, reliability, stress, user scenario, visual
Demonstrated knowledge of Black, Grey, and White box testing
Strong written and verbal skills
Good interpersonal skills of communication
Good organizational skills
The ability to make decisions in a timely manner
The ability to generate multiple solutions to the problem
The ability to quickly pick up technical concepts
The ability to work both with a team and independently, and to multitask effectively