Quality Assurance Engineer (Cloud DevOps)

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals and minerals – safely, efficiently and more sustainably. We’re the first software business in the world to have our sustainability targets validated by the SBTi, and we’ve been recognized for the transparency and ambition of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We’ve also recently been named as one of the world’s most innovative companies. If you’re a curious and collaborative person who wants to make a big impact through technology, then we want to hear from you! Find out more at https://www.aveva.com/en/about/careers/ Position: Quality Assurance Engineer (Cloud DevOps) Previous experience: Experience with test automation tools such Visual Studio framework, C#, PowerShell, Python. Prior cloud infrastructure and testing experience. Location: Cambridge – Hybrid (3 days at the office, 2 days remote) Employment type: Full-time regular (flexible working options available) Benefits: Competitive salary; flexible benefits fund which can be utilised against over 20 benefits; pension scheme with up to 9% employer contribution; life insurance; income protection insurance; 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays); 3 days paid volunteering AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we take immense pride in the diversity of our people. Potential is as important as experience, and the perfect candidate doesn’t exist, so don’t be deterred if you don’t meet every requirement – we want to hear from you! The job: Define, design, and complete basic to moderately complex test cases and scenarios. Define test automation for solutions under test. Create, maintain, and execute test automation code. Create, execute, and analyze results for load and performance test suites. Create test programs and utilities. Work with the global CDO teams and provide subject matter expertise in quality measures and contribute to operational stability, security, cost management and reporting requirements for our cloud solutions. Continually develop and improve DevOps processes, adding value through optimization, automation, and effective reporting. Proactively review and manage incidents and incident reports for preventative measures. Lead Root Cause Analysis sessions and own the improvement action items. Ensure on-going compliance with practices and policies. Key responsibilities Contribute to the identification of technical and procedural areas of concern to avoid gaps and problems in achieving project and/or team objectives. Collaborate with the global team as needed to resolve problems and identify root causes of incidents and issues. Create and prepare test designs for future phases or sprints in a project. Partner with colleagues for software testing and defect resolution activities by validating tests and their outcomes. May partner with Software Development Engineers to perform software coding and to resolve identified problems. May assist in providing training to CDO Engineers in automated testing skills. Provide feedback and suggestions for process improvement at the conclusion of a project sprint. Comply with AVEVA development standards and technical engineering processes. Ideal experience: Computer Science, or Computer Engineering degree. Prior cloud infrastructure and testing experience. Experience successfully implementing software applications in an organization. Experience developing, modifying and executing test plans. Experience with API test automation. Experience with test automation tools such Visual Studio framework, C#, PowerShell, Python. Experience working in an Agile or SCRUM team environment. R&D at AVEVA Our global team of 2000 developers work on an incredibly diverse portfolio of over 75 industrial automation and engineering products, which cover everything from data management to 3D design. AI and cloud are at the centre of our strategy, and we have over 150 patents to our name. Our track record of innovation is no fluke – it’s the result of a structured and deliberate focus on learning, collaboration and inclusivity. If you want to build applications that solve big problems, join us! AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third party personal data may involve additional background check criteria. AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. Come and join AVEVA to create the transformative technology that enables our customers to engineer a better world. Empowering you with pioneering tech AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals and minerals – safely, efficiently and more sustainably. We’re the first software business in the world to have our sustainability targets validated by the SBTi, and we’ve been recognized for the transparency and ambition of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We’ve also recently been named as one of the world’s most innovative companies. If you’re a curious and collaborative person who wants to make a big impact through technology, then we want to hear from you! Find out more at https://www.aveva.com/en/about/careers/.