Software Test Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute manual and automated software tests, including test plans and test cases
• Ensure products meet quality objectives, customer requirements, and regulatory standards
• Use test tools and frameworks to measure, track, and report test coverage
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and architects to clarify requirements and acceptance criteria
• Analyze test results, assess risks, and document defects and deviations to support product improvements
• Review and approve peer test results while maintaining high quality standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or equivalent university degree
• 5+ years of relevant experience in software testing or quality assurance
• Proficiency in Agile Scrum environments
• Experience with Atlassian tools including Jira, Confluence, and BitBucket
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent English communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with laboratory analytical instrumentation
• Experience with test automation frameworks and/or software programming
• Proficiency in the German language

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus eligibility
• Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Opportunities for global career growth and development
• Collaborative and forward-thinking work culture

About the Company

Agilent is a global leader in life science, diagnostic, and applied market laboratory solutions. We provide instruments, services, consumables, and expertise that enable customers to gain the insights they need to improve the world around them. With over 50 years of expertise and 18,000 employees worldwide, we are dedicated to bringing great science to life.