Senior Test Automation Engineer for IoT Devices (f/m/d)

As a Test Automation Engineer for IoT Devices, your role is crucial in guiding the team through the complexities of IoT, focusing on validation and configuration tasks. You'll serve as the technical liaison with our suppliers and partners and manage automated testing processes. This role is instrumental in configuring and activating devices in IoT production environments, particularly as the team expands.

Responsibilities

• Assume technical leadership in designing, validating, and optimizing firmware for IoT devices.
• Build and guide the team in building and maintaining software services essential for IoT device configuration and activation in production environments.
• Interface with partner companies and manage supplier relationships.
• Lead automated testing initiatives to validate software received from suppliers.
• Play a pivotal role in Linux Kernel enhancements through the Yocto build chain.
• Assist in hardware design activities, especially focusing on interfaces like LTE, ModBus, and Serial Interfaces.
• Collaborate across departments to develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Git.

• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with various testing tools and frameworks.

• Automation Skills: Ability to automate testing processes, preferably with tools like Selenium, RobotFramework, etc.

• Programming Knowledge: Proficiency in programming language Python for script writing and tool customization.

• Understanding of Firmware/Hardware: Basic knowledge about how firmware and hardware interact, especially if testing such components.

• Virtualization Skills: Knowledge of virtual testing environments and tools.

• Problem-Solving Ability: Quickly identify issues and find solutions.

• Communication Skills: Ability to liaise with other teams and explain test results or issues clearly.

• Attention to Detail: Ensure that even minor issues are spotted during testing.

• Knowledge of IoT: Familiarity with the testing of IoT devices and communication technologies (Modbus, EEBus, OCCP, etc.)

• Project Management: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and ensure that the testing process aligns with project goals.

• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) Understanding: Familiarity with tools like Jenkins, Travis CI, or CircleCI.

• Flexibility: Ability to adapt to new tools or testing environments quickly.