Sr Test Automation Engineer - Bosch Group

Bosch Security Systems is a leading global supplier of security, safety, and communications products and systems. Protecting lives, buildings and assets is the major aim. The product portfolio includes video surveillance, intrusion detection, fire detection and voice evacuation systems as well as access control and management systems. Professional audio and conference systems for communication of voice, sound and music complete the range.

Fairport, NY is the headquarters for the Bosch Security Systems sales organization in the United States and serves as the primary site for research and development, engineering, quality and product management for intrusion detection systems, including state-of-the-art sensors, control panels, communicators and more.

This role is hybrid in nature and can be located within a commutable distance to the Greater Rochester, NY area.  This role requires to be onsite in Fairport every day for the first 2 months of employment.  After successful onboarding is completed, onsite expectations are 2-3 days per week. 

We are expanding our software and system test engineering team and are looking for experienced test automation engineers. You will join our team to tackle test automation infrastructure challenges along with test automation of our embedded intrusion alarm systems and the related application software.

Individuals will actively participate in the design and development of test automation infrastructure to support our growing capabilities.  In addition, testing of embedded software and related application software within our development lifecycle is an integral part of this role.  This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with an international team of experienced and dedicated engineers.

Principal Responsibilities

• Software development for test automation frameworks and test infrastructure
• Create test automation to support project deliverables
• Participate in requirements engineering activities
• Collaboration with internal customers to define and set test automation expectations
• Participate in product design and test strategy sessions
• Provide schedule estimation input to project management for test automation development
• Work in a cross-functional team environment comprised of software engineers, hardware engineers, testers, product and project managers
• Partake in technical project reviews and code reviews

• BS Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Computer Engineering
• 8+ years of experience in test automation framework design and implementation
• 5+ years of experience in python
• 3+ years of experience developing BDD style tests (ROBOT or Cucumber)
• 3+ years of experience with performance testing
• 2+ years of experience working in a cloud environment
• 2+ years of experience with mobile application testing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent analytical skills, including analysis of existing software code and utilization of software tools
• Experience with implementing CI/CD in Jenkins or similar tool
• Knowledge of Agile development methods (Scrum, test-driven development, etc.)
• Experience with tools for requirements management, fault tracking and knowledge of Jira, Git, and Bitbucket
• Experience working with embedded systems
• Experience with Docker or similar virtualization technologies
• Work independently in an organized and structured fashion; takes ownership and is self-accountable to team goals
• Good interpersonal skills within a cross functional team; proactive approach to communication and handling conflicts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both a technical and non-technical audience

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce - EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled.
• BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives: FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) and AWIM (A World In Motion).
• Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.
• Physical Demands: Normal office environment.  Will be required to sit for extended periods of time. May require routinely lifting up to 15 pounds, at times lifting up to 50 pounds, pushing, pulling and standing.

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $125,000 to $140,000. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc.

In addition to your base salary, Bosch offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts (HSA); flexible spending accounts; 401(K) retirement plan with an employer match; wellness programs; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; parental leave, adoption assistance; and reimbursement of education expenses. Learn more about our full benefits offerings by visiting: https://www.myboschbenefits.com/public/welcome. Pay ranges included in the postings generally reflect base salary; certain positions may include bonus, commission, or additional benefits.