Test Engineer/Analyst for Train Planning Systems Live (m/f/d)

Siemens Mobility is a separately managed company of Siemens AG. Siemens Mobility provides integrated Mobility solutions for urban, interurban and logistics for efficient transportation of passengers and goods.

With digitalization, we enable Mobility operators worldwide to make trains and infrastructure intelligent. Our Software Business Unit creates and develops innovative high-quality software for trip and train planning as well as mobile ticketing and comprehensive Mobility as a Service (MaaS) solutions. Our apps have been downloaded more than 200 million times!

We share one common goal: improving the passenger experience with our combined power for the future of Mobility.

We are seeking an experienced Test Engineer/Analyst to join our growing software engineering team.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Taking over responsibility for software engineering activities such as requirement analysis, test case design, test case review, and manual testing at both component and system levels in an international environment
• Engaging in defect verification and enhancing existing test cases
• Verifying and validating software applications
• Performing system tests, integration tests, component tests, regression tests, and smoke tests on developed software applications
• Preparing and maintaining the test environment or test infrastructure
• Collaborating with business analysts, developers, and project managers to understand application requirements and designing effective test scenarios and test cases
• Estimating the time required to execute test cases
• Executing functional (specification-based) tests
• Communicating test progress related to manual tests effectively to the Test Manager
• Working closely with cross-functional teams, including test automation, engineering, and customer service, to ensure that project deliverables are completed on time and meet quality standards
• Identifying bugs and creating bug tickets in a clear and concise manner
• Mentoring and guiding junior members of the testing team
  
  

We're looking for someone who has:

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Traffic, Railway, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (considered a plus)
• An ISTQB Certification Foundation Level or equivalent (considered a plus)
• At least 2 years of experience in quality assurance in complex software, transportation, or mobility industry projects (considered a plus)
• Experience with project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall
• A good understanding of test and defect tracking tools (e.g., defect logging tools, test management tools, versioning systems, statistical tools, test automation tools)
• Good knowledge of testing tools such as Jira, Xray, SoapUI, and Bruno
• Knowledge of Ansible and Docker (considered a plus)
• Knowledge of SQL and scripting languages such as Bash and Python (considered a plus)
• Experience in testing web, desktop, and backend applications
• Familiarity with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices
• Experience working in Agile/DevOps environments and exposure to CI/CD pipelines
• An understanding of the large-scale software industry, including its key drivers, trends, and technologies (considered a plus)
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate with internal teams and supervisors
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues in a timely and effective manner
• Teamwork and collaboration skills
• The ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Fluency in written and spoken English (additional languages such as German are considered a plus)
  
  

What you can expect from us:

A flexible working model to promote a better work-life balance and a health insurance. 2 volunteering days a year and 4 additional bridge days per year. In addition, you’ll have access to exclusive discounts on Siemens and Bosch brands, and access to Siemens Learning Platforms that allow for internal online courses, as well as external platforms such as Coursera, Udemy, and LinkedIn Learning.

If this sounds exciting to you, then send us your application - in English - and we will get back to you.

At Siemens Mobility we believe physical barriers are not related to potential. Only the potential matters to us. We are dedicated to quality, equality and valuating diversity. Therefore, we encourage applications that reflect the diversity of the communities within which we work.

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