Lead QA EngineerHasselt, BelgiumSoftware AG simplifies the connected world. Founded in 1969 it helps deliver the experiences that employees, partners and customers now expect. Its technology creates the digital backbone that integrates applications, devices, data and clouds; empowers streamlined processes; and connects “things” like sensors, devices and machines. It helps 10,000+ organizations to become a truly connected enterprise and make smarter decisions, faster.Our story goes beyond technology. We put people first – employees, customers, and partners. We build strong teams and cultivate relationships that last. We provide incomparable products, solutions, services, and technical excellence for our customers. We are a team of over 5,000 colleagues across 70+ countries who value inclusion, integrity, and innovation. Our size means everyone has an impact and every voice is valued. We are big enough to compete and small enough to care.TrendMiner, a Software AG company, is a leading provider of Analytical SaaS platform that enables industrial companies to improve their operational performance through data-driven insights. We are a dynamic and fast-growing company based in Hasselt, Belgium, with a global customer base spanning across several industries, including chemicals, oil and gas, and pharmaceuticals.Do you get energy from building scalable, modular services that are ready to embrace a serverless cloud future? If software engineering within an ever-growing platform is your expertise, we would like to talk to you!Be you, join us.As a Lead QA Engineer within the DevOps field you have an appetite for quality. You satisfy this appetite by automating and validating deployments of our computing tech stack. You assist in getting our software ready and robust for an infinite scalable future in the cloud.Automation feels natural to you and you know how to leverage CI/CD to create an efficient and qualitative delivery of our software, with integrated automated test suites (performance, security, etc.). You have a drive to improve, and can inspire teams, peers and stakeholders to embrace BDD/TDD as part of the development process.Essential Functions
Work in our Platform team to validate software deployments in all supported configurations, and drive automated validations and testing.
Work together with your QA colleagues in other (functional) agile teamsApply DevOps best practices in the team’s mindsetWork in an agile/scrum product-driven environment, using best in class tools and technologies (Kubernetes K3s, GitHub, Azure, AWS, etc.)ExpectationsAnalyse complex technical/specialised problems and adapt standardised solutions to these problemsCritically evaluate our testing strategy and work with your peers in QA towards improvements.You will work with Cucumber style acceptance scenarios and assist in automating themMinimum requirements5+ years' experience in software installation validationExperience with Java, Python and BashExperience with a Linux/Unix command-lineExperience with Git and preferably GitHub ActionsExperience with SQLProven experience with Docker and KubernetesApplied knowledge of software engineering best practices (TDD, DDD, etc.)Experience with Ansible is considered an advantageHaving foundation level ISTQB certification or equivalent TMap certification, or willingness to obtain this within your first few monthsYou express yourself fluently in EnglishYou know your way with a defect management tool (preferably JIRA)Passionate about software development, innovation, and creative thinkingDo not miss the opportunity to…Become part of a smart and ambitious team that will help you thriveExperience the rise of a successful and fast-growing companyJoin a dynamic environment with a lot to learn and doWork in and with international teams that are focused on delivering excellent value to our customersWork on an innovative big data analytics productDesign, implement, and test features using agile and DevOps methodologies.What we offerA competitive compensation package including a company car.Flexible working hours and attention to work/life balanceYour choice of laptop (Windows, Linux, Mac)Meal vouchersHospitalisation insuranceGroup insuranceNet benefitsAn open-minded culture where you can ‘be your best youPersonal Learning and Development budget and guidanceCompany managed and external training opportunitiesExciting and challenging initiatives and projects and the possibility to make a real difference.The opportunity to join a visionary technical innovator and work with state-of-the-art tools.A great office at Corda in HasseltA 60% remote work policyAbout TrendMinerFounded in 2008 as a spin-off from the University of Leuven, TrendMiner develops discovery, diagnostic & predictive analytics solutions for the process manufacturing industry. Our cross-functional agile development teams are developing an innovative big data analytics product for the process industry. As of 2018, TrendMiner is part of the Software AG company to consolidate its leading position in the rapidly growing IoT (Internet of Things) market. TrendMiner is growing fast, so we are always on the lookout for ambitious and enthusiastic new talent.TrendMiner is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.Your contact:Rebeca Martens,Talent Acquisition Partner#LI-RM1#LI-Hybrid#TrendMiner
