Senior Automation & Integration Test Engineer

Senior Automation & Integration Test EngineerMiele Tehnica is a subsidiary of Miele & Cie. KG, Germany. We produce electronic components for a wide range of Miele appliances, such as washing machines, tumble dryers, vacuum cleaners, ovens and other household appliances. The products Miele offers to its customers set the standards for durability, performance, ease of use, energy efficiency, design and service.ResponsibilitiesDefine, implement, execute, and maintain automated tests systematically using Python and pytestAnalyze requirements and define, execute, and evaluate manual test scenariosSpecify and run manual and automated tests for the application, both in simulated environments and on the target embedded platformTake ownership for design, execute, and evaluate software tests across different test levels, with a strong focus on integration testingEvaluate test results, analyze failures, and systematically narrow down the root causes of defectsContribute to CI/CD-based automated test execution Build expertise, define best practices, and ensure that testing knowledge is shared across the QA teamYour ProfileSeveral years of experience in testing embedded softwareStrong practical experience with Python and pytestStrong expertise in designing, implementing, maintaining, executing, and evaluating automated software testsExperience with various test levels, especially integration testingUnderstanding of embedded systems, interfaces, and hardware-related software Experience working with hardwareAbility to evaluate test results and systematically identify potential causes of defectsExperience with CI/CD environments and automated test executionKnowledge of common tools for version control and defect tracking, for example Git and JiraFluent English; knowledge of German is an advantageNice to HaveISTQB certificationExperience with Agile development environmentsAdditional experience with embedded software test frameworks or hardware-in-the-loop testing is an advantageAbout YouProactive, analytical solution seeker who resolves issues before they reach escalation levelThinks in solutions and is driven by resultsIndependent, structured, and reliable working styleHigh quality awareness and strong analytical thinking skillsHigh standards of integrity and a strong sense of fairnessPositive attitude toward working in an international environmentSelf-starter mindset with eagerness to tackle unknown topicsAbility and willingness to maintain close working relationships with software teams and team leadersStrong teamwork skills and ability to give honest and constructive feedbackAvailable for occasional business travel for workshops and/or meetingsEducationBachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.