AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.

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Job Title: Software Development Engineer in Test

Location: Lake Forest, California, USA

Employment Type: full-time

The job  

As part of our R&D development group, you’ll be responsible for software quality and developing functional automated tests for AVEVA MES. You will work largely independently on moderately complex projects/assignments; You will collaborate with your team for overall success of deliverables.

Key responsibilities  

Perform advanced test case design analysis beyond the obvious functionality described

Ensure deep understanding of the product and plan for comprehensive test coverage

Design, develop and implement test automation frameworks

Design, develop and implement functional automated tests using Microsoft technologies

Demonstrate sound decision making on work to be sure it is delivered in a timely manner 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Utilize design, programming & analytical skills to solve problems

Experience with keyword and data driven test automation

Familiarity with development tools, such as: Visual Studio; Fiddler; Postman; Git; Code Coverage

Familiarity with development quality practices, to include debugging and refactoring

Familiarity with test automation frameworks such as MSTest, NUnit, Cypress.io, Playwright, TestComplete is a plus

Development experience with an OOPL is required

Experience with implementing 3rd party APIs

Experience with Agile methodologies

Experience with code coverage tools; defect tracking systems; version control systems; test case management systems; build systems

Experience with databases and TSQL

Working ability with Microsoft Office and Azure DevOps

Experience with virtualization a plus (VMWare \ Hyper-V)

Experience working with on-premises products is a plus

Experience with API test automation is a plus

Experience with test automation in a virtual environment is a plus

Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

Essential requirements

Excellent analytical skills, open, proactive, results oriented, self-organized, and self-motivated

Experience with API test automation utilizing object-oriented programming

Learns new skills through a balance of self-education, internal training and mentoring

Demonstrates optimal speed of execution for routine assignments

Have followed Agile and scrum methodologies

Desired skills and competencies

Organization: The pace at AVEVA can be exciting and fast, so whilst you will need excellent time management and effective prioritization, we will do all we can to support a balanced portfolio of work, and your wellbeing.

Quality Software: You are passionate about delivering software that is reliable, performant and scales well

Problem-solving: You’ll need to enjoy getting stuck into problems. Troubleshooting and solving challenging problems is a big part of this role

R&D at AVEVA 

Our global team of 2000+ developers work on an incredibly diverse portfolio of over 75 industrial automation and engineering products, which cover everything from data management to 3D design. AI and cloud are at the centre of our strategy, and we have over 150 patents to our name.

Our track record of innovation is no fluke – it’s the result of a structured and deliberate focus on learning, collaboration and inclusivity. If you want to build applications that solve big problems, join us.

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/r-and-d-careers/

USA Benefits include:

Flex work hours, 20 days PTO rising to 25 with service, three paid volunteering days, primary and secondary parental leave, well-being support, medical, dental, vision, and 401K.

It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/benefits/

Hybrid working

By default, employees are expected to be in their local AVEVA office three days a week, but some positions are fully office-based. Roles supporting particular customers or markets are sometimes remote.

Hiring process

Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/hiring-process

About AVEVA

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably.

We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets: sustainability-report.aveva.com/

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/

AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check.  Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.  AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.