Software Engineer (Test Automation)

About the position

The Software Engineers participate in the architecture, design, development, test and integration of software features for, or in support of, RAVE In-flight Entertainment (IFE) software development and products.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, creation, development and improvement of software features, packaging, tools, testing, test automation, continuous integration, delivery, and documentation
• Triage and resolve bugs and problems
• Demonstrate passion for continuous improvement and take personal ownership of quality (i.e., do no harm)
• Provide realistic estimates, foster a culture of transparency, and meet agreed upon commitments
• Hold anyone in the product development organization accountable for agreements made
• Contribute to the creation and improvement of tools features, packaging, testing, test automation and continuous integration, delivery, and documentation
• Facilitate communication internally, with stakeholders, users, and/or customers on specifications, architecture, design, implementation, and approvals
• Actively participate, engage, and contribute during meetings
• Leverage other internal organizations to facilitate product success
• Present technical information
• Adhere to, contribute to, and help improve both organizational processes and the software development lifecycle (SDLC)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience in a related field
• 3+ years of software development experience with one or more of the following: UNIX/Linux or embedded operating systems using C/C++, Windows using C/C++/C#, .Net, web programming, JavaScript, ASP, SQL, Mobile application development using HTML (preferably HTML5), CSS, Angular, AngularJS, Node.JS
• Experience with npm, Bower or Webpack would be advantageous
• Experiences with any of the following languages, technologies and techniques would be advantageous: Python, Qt/QML and GUI development, MQTT, IPC, RPC, sockets and/or audio/video players, Ethernet, networking ARINC 429, RS-485/422, I2C, SPI, MDIO, CAN, Bootloaders (U-Boot), Troubleshooting & debugging, Formal Engineering Requirements documentation and processes, Manufacturing Test, Acceptance Test & associated procedures

Nice-to-haves

• Strong knowledge in creating scalable, maintainable architectures, especially those supporting extensive automated testing
• Deep expertise in designing and implementing scalable test automation frameworks. Familiarity with frameworks like Selenium, Cypress, TestNG, or JUnit, and knowledge of custom frameworks for specific applications or systems
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, etc.), as they’ll need to integrate testing frameworks into deployment processes for automated quality checks
• Strong proficiency in languages commonly used in test automation (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, or Ruby) and scripting for automation of repetitive tasks
• Knowledge of performance testing tools (like JMeter, Gatling, or Locust) to ensure the framework can support high volumes of tests and handle load effectively
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes, as scalable frameworks often leverage containerized testing environments for distributed testing
• Solid understanding of QA methodologies, including black-box testing, white-box testing, regression testing, and user acceptance testing, to guide the framework’s development to meet various testing needs
• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) to build scalable test environments and utilize cloud resources for high-parallel testing capabilities
• Knowledge of security testing and compliance frameworks, especially if the testing framework needs to incorporate security or compliance checks
• Ability to communicate effectively with QA teams, developers, and product managers, ensuring the framework aligns with broader engineering goals and is easily adoptable

Benefits

• A home allowance to elevate your home workspace
• Discretionary bonus program
• Future financial security with a 401(k) program with company match
• Paid time off covering vacations, personal time off and sick days, capped off by an exciting year-end holiday shutdown
• Embraced flexibility with our alternative work schedule (9/80) to navigate your workweeks with every other Friday off