Senior Lead Engineer

Summary:
 

Alcon is looking to hire Assistant Principal Engineer in Testing (SDET) with a strong background in Automated Software testing, proficient in Python, Linux, and C++/C#.  The ideal candidate should be a technical lead with 7+ years of experience . As an SDET, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products through rigorous testing methodologies and automation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test strategies for software applications.
• Design and implement automated test frameworks and scripts using Python for software testing.
• Perform manual testing when necessary to validate software functionality and performance.
• Collaborate with software engineers and developers to identify and resolve software defects.
• Conduct regression and performance testing to ensure software stability across different platforms and configurations.
• Analyze test results and provide detailed reports to stakeholders on software quality and reliability.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate testing processes into the software development lifecycle.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in software testing and test automation

Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:
 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in software testing
• Should have team lead experience - Technically
• Strong proficiency in Linux operating systems and command-line tools.
• Proficiency in Python programming language for test automation development.
• Solid understanding of C++ or C# programming language for software development and testing.
• Experience with test automation frameworks such as Robot Framework, pytest, or similar.
• Knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for embedded software.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git or similar.
• Experience with Software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing methodologies.
• Experience with developing software on Linux

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