Software Test Engineer

Role Overview

Carl Zeiss IQS is a global leader in high precision machines and software for industrial quality control. Currently we are a building new team responsible for organizing and conducting testing process of our software ecosystem.

We are looking for a highly skilled Software Test Engineer to take the lead in shaping and building a cutting-edge test infrastructure. As the first member of a new team, you will initially take on a broader range of responsibilities that include not only designing and implementing automated testing solutions but also overseeing aspects of test management and test execution. This is a unique opportunity to create and own the testing infrastructure, define testing strategies, and help build a strong, high-performing testing team from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design & Develop Testing Infrastructure:

  • building and developing a modern test infrastructure and workflows for manual and automated testing,

  • automating our current manual testing processes,

  • creating and implementing comprehensive automated testing strategies for both software and hardware.

• Test Strategy & Execution (Initial Phase):

  • defining the overall testing strategy and test plans,

  • collaboration with stakeholders and the software development team,

  • executing test cases, reporting defects, and tracking the progress of testing activities,

  • playing a key role in creating and managing test plans, coordinating activities, and ensuring all testing is aligned and executed according to the strategy,

  • reviewing and refining test cases and scripts.

• Leadership & Team Building (Long-term):

  • assisting in interviewing candidates for the team; training and mentoring newly hired colleagues,

  • active role in defining team processes, best practices, and a strong testing culture within the team.

  • collaborating with other teams to refine test automation strategies and workflows as the team scales,

  • engaging with global teams to promote knowledge sharing and establish a consistent approach to testing across regions and projects.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Professional Experience:

  • 3-5 years of experience in Test Engineering, with a strong background in test automation and infrastructure design.

  • experience in manual testing and test case execution,

  • comfortable moving between different responsibilities (Test Engineering, Test Management, and Testing) when needed.

  • ability to take ownership of testing processes and build effective testing frameworks.

• Technical Expertise:

  • hands-on experience in designing and implementing automated testing solutions (unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing).

  • Familiarity with test management tools, CI/CD pipelines, and the integration of automated tests into development workflows is highly desirable.

  • (Optional) experience with programming (C#/.NET or similar) for unit testing is a plus, and will help you integrate tests more effectively within the development cycle.

• Soft Skills:

  • excellent communication skills,

  • leadership potential, with the ability to mentor and guide others as the team expands,

  • ability to work with software developers and other stakeholders,

• Mentality:

  • problem-solving mindset,

  • detail-oriented and organized,

  • an exploratory mindset, seeking to improve testing methods, adopt new technologies, and streamline processes.

  • driven by the opportunity to shape a new team and help establish a culture of quality and continuous improvement in testing practices.

We offer you: 
 

• Diversity of tasks and modern equipment 

• Flexible working hours 

• Friendly work environment 

• An individual development plan 

• Parking space for employees 

• Free technical training 

• Participation in international projects