Software tester (m/f/d) for laboratory equipment integration

NETZSCH-Gerätebau GmbH is a successful, innovative company offeringa wide range of opportunities for professional development. We are a world leader in a high-tech niche sector with measuring instruments for thermal analysis and rheology. Our devices are used in laboratories and production facilities around the world to analyze any material from raw to finished products as part of research & development and quality assurance. They are employed for material characterization at the highest level for almost all materials, such as plastics, ceramics and metals - from pharmaceuticals tocomponents for aircraft construction.

Job Description

Planning and execution of tests to ensure the functional and technical performance of our software solutions in connection with our laboratory equipment
Conducting and optimizing tests for the integration of hardware and software to ensure seamless interaction between laboratory equipment and software
Responsibility for task and test management, including planning and documenting test cases, and coordinating further tests by application experts (e.g., our laboratory)
Close collaboration with development teams to analyze test results, identify bugs, and define corrective actions
Point of contact for reported issues from internal departments (e.g., customer service); recording and prioritizing problems and coordinating solutions with developers
Contributing to the continuous improvement of software quality through feedback and suggestions for enhancements

Qualifications

Completed apprenticeship as an IT specialist or a degree in computer science, software engineering, or a comparable qualification
Several years of professional experience in software testing, preferably in the integration of hardware and software
Experience with laboratory equipment is an advantage
Experience with Azure DevOps for task and test management is an advantage
Basic knowledge of software development, ideally in the Microsoft .NET environment, is an advantage
Analytical thinking skills
Structured and solution-oriented working approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Very good spoken and written English skills