Software and Test Engineer

Job description

Software and Test Engineer

Position ID:     req6737

Sector:     Global Operations

Functional Area:     R&D

Location:     Saint-Petersburg, RUS

Number of Openings:    1

Reporting to:                   System Integration Team Leader

Employment Type:     Full-Time

Apply By:                           10th July 2017

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Software and Test Engineer

Objectives:
Consumer experience innovation drives everything we do when we design, develop and market products and solutions. At Electrolux we are launching into the market a smart connected appliance ecosystem, for a best-in-class shopping and ownership experience.
We offer you a software development role in a world leader company that is going through a digital transformation.  We hope that you would like to join our journey towards a more connected society, and you enjoy a multi-functional and international working environment.
As Software and Test Engineer you will be part of the System Integration team within the Global Connectivity & Technology center in St.Petersburg (Russia) and you will develop and test functions for the future connected appliances and services.
You will work for the Consumer App and System Integration development work streams, which are part of the connected product development process. At Electrolux the development and test of smart connected appliances occurs with an agile approach, with stability and clarity on interfaces

Key operational responsibilities:
• Software design and development for the smart appliance ecosystem
• Support for the validation and integration of new functions and services
• Design and development of automated tests
• Execution of tests and realization of related reports
• Co-ordinate activities with other company functions and with external partners.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Electrolux is a global leader in home appliances and appliances for professional use, based on deep consumer insight. We offer thoughtfully designed, innovative and sustainable solutions, developed in close collaboration with professional users. The products include refrigerators, ovens, cookers, hobs, dishwashers, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, air conditioners and small domestic appliances.
Under esteemed brands including Electrolux, AEG, Zanussi, Frigidaire and Electrolux Grand Cuisine, the Group sells more than 60 million products to customers in more than 150 markets every year. In 2015 Electrolux had sales of $14.7 billion ($5.1 billion in North America) and 58,000 employees.
Electrolux has been doing business since 1919. The headquarters are located in Stockholm, Sweden, and the Electrolux share ELUXb is listed on Nasdaq OMX Stockholm.

Desired profile

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Academic Background:
• Master’s Degree in Computer Science or similar

Professional Experience:
• High talented fresh graduates are eligible for this position
• Previous experience in a similar role is a plus

Technical skills: 
• Object-oriented analysis and design
• Software and/or system modeling
• Proficient in at least one of these programming languages: C/C++, C#, Java
• Software testing and validation techniques, unit testing, system testing, etc
• Knowledge of CI/CD
• Experience with versioning system, preferably Git and Git workflow
• Knowledge on computer networks, internetworking, and TCP/IP protocols
• Databases, Microsoft SQL Server, database programming, ADO.NET, T-SQL
• Web services and web applications;
• Skills on app development, either for Android or for iOS, are a plus
• Knowledge of Linux is a plus

Soft competencies: 
• Willing to keep technical background always up-to-date, commitment to technical excellence
• Team orientation and good communication skills: approachability and capability to give and receive constructive feedback and advices
• Open minded and proactive approach, willing to work in a global multicultural organization
• Project management skills and problem solving skills

Required languages:
• Solid English is considered mandatory for this role.