Software Test Engineer (m/f/d)

Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek - so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us.

At Agilent we develop, produce and market leading comprehensive analytic solutions. More information about our company can be found at www.agilent.com

To strengthen our team, we are seeking self-motivated, energetic 

to join our Cell and Biomolecular Analysis Division, where we develop best-in-class automated electrophoresis instruments and reagent product lines.

As a member of an international team, you will work in diverse cultural environments, maintaining effective lines of communication and a positive work atmosphere.

• →Design, develop, and execute manual and automated software tests, including test plans and test cases, to ensure Agilent products meet quality objectives, customer requirements, applicable standards, and regulatory requirements
• →Use test tools and frameworks based on functional and design specifications, and measure, track, and report test coverage across relevant dimensions
• →Collaborate with developers, product owners, architects, and other stakeholders to clarify requirements, acceptance criteria, and definitions of done, ensuring testability, consistency, and completeness
• →Analyze test results, assess and communicate risk during execution, and document outcomes, defects, and deviations to support follow-up actions and product improvements
• →Review and approve peer test results where applicable, and complete assignments with clearly defined objectives while maintaining high quality standards

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or equivalent university degree, typically with 5+ years of relevant experience in software testing, quality assurance, or a related field
• Experience working in Agile Scrum environments, with proficiency in Atlassian tools such as Jira, Confluence, and BitBucket for requirements management, collaboration, and test coverage tracking
• Hands-on experience with laboratory analytical instrumentation is highly desirable; experience with test automation frameworks and/or software programming is strongly preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively in diverse international teams
• Excellent English communication skills; German language proficiency is an advantage