As a QA Test Engineer for Crop Protection R&D IT you will use Automated Testing tools and processes to ensure that software products and solutions have automated test packs and scripts in place, so that they can be frequently and easily tested and re-tested to ensure that they are fit for purpose and meet functional and non-functional requirements.
You will be embedded within agile squads working closely with the whole team to deliver value regularly and reliably.
You will be part of a community ensuring continuous improvement of QA practices within Syngenta IT.
Accountabilities:
- Design, develop and execute automation test scripts (Cucumber, Selenium, JavaScript, BDD, Postman).
- Identify, analyze, and report application defects and assist development with resolutions
- Play an active part in the CP R&D IT design Guild
- Sharing learning
- Agreeing guard rails and technology standards
- Be an active member of agile, self organizing, squads
- Advocating agile practices
- Exemplifying a culture of experimentation and learning
- Work closely with R&D IT Platform Leads, R&D IT Domain Leads to ensure continuous improvement of technical platforms
- Proposes portfolio backlog items that will drive increased business value through technology changes
Qualifications
- University Bachelor’s Degree
- Knowledge of some or all of the following: Jira, JUnit, Cucumber, Maven, Selenium, Java, Javascript.
- Fluency in English, additional languages beneficial.
- experience of Automation with Java and Selenium
- Experience in using JUnit, Cucumber & Maven
- Experience of testing web client applications
- Ability to create test scripts scenarios from User stories and able to create bugs and liaise with colleagues to determine priority/severity
- Be familiar with behaviour-driven development
- Knowledge of programming languages like JavaScript and/or Java
Additional Information
What we offer:
- A role which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment
- Flexible working arrangements and environment with an open culture and diverse workforce, a possibility of working from home (Location: Madrid or Remote)
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees
- A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity and offers numerous events throughout the year
- Learning culture and a wide range of development options, including access to learning platforms (Degreed, LinkedIn Learning, O’Reilly)
- High quality office environment
Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal.
Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Company Description
Syngenta Group is a $28B leading science-based agtech company, operating in more than 100 countries, with more than 50’000 employees. We are proud to stand at the forefront of the tech revolution in agriculture. Using the latest digital innovations, data, and cutting-edge technologies we want to transform the way that crops are managed and enable farmers and agronomists to enhance efficiency and sustainable food production.
Our business success reflects the quality and skill of our people. We recognize that human diversity is as important to our business as biodiversity. Embracing the unique perspectives and capabilities of our employees helps us continue to catalyze innovation, maximize performance, and create business value. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.
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