Software Test Engineer

Software Test Engineer
To further strengthen our cloud Software Development organization in Solna, Sweden, we are searching for a Software Test Engineer. The position is within the software development team. Currently the team consists of eight members and has a close cooperation with teams in Sunnyvale, California, US, and other global functions.

We are looking for a person with a talent for technology, open sense and willingness to take up challenging assignments in a cloud environment. You will need a mix of software testing, system engineering and development experience. You will implement test automation of our production and test environments. Our goal is to facilitate quick development and deployment cycles leading to improved technology and service to our customers. This is an ideal position for a software tester who has touched on test automation and wants to take it one step further. The ability to use a wide variety of open source technologies and tools are important. The team you will be part of manage both the development and operation of several different deployments at our datacenters. This is an opportunity to work on a bleeding edge technology stack, working with a world-class team of Software Engineers and Test Engineers on state-of-the-art and complex apps and systems in a highly collaborative team environment.

Skills and experience

- Software Testing background with Java
- Comfortable in using a wide variety of open source technologies and tools.
- Ability to work across several layers of the application, from back-end databases through to the UI
- Knowledge of automated testing (e.g. JUnit) and experience with test-driven development.
- Automation experience of knowledge of (Jenkins, Bamboo, Travis, etc).
- Self-motivated, proactive, curious, accountable and flexible.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Technical Science.
- Work experience minimum 1-4 years.

We will interview candidates continuously and we need your application as soon as possible but no later than 13 December, 2017. Please apply via the apply button at the top of the page where you can attach your CV and cover letter.

If you have questions about the position please contact Peter Björklund, Manager Software Development: [email protected]

The local union at Cepheid Solna Sweden can also answer questions about the workplace. Please send your questions to [email protected]

Welcome with your application!

Cepheid is one of the fastest growing companies in molecular diagnostics. The company's unique diagnostic platform is used throughout the world, making a difference for patients as diagnosis and choice of treatment is facilitated by the test results. Cepheid offers a broad range of diagnostic products in virology, bacteriology and oncology that can meet tomorrow's demands for safe, fast and flexible diagnostic both in Western countries and in countries with limited resources.
Globally, the company is represented by its headquarters in Sunnyvale, California, sales and marketing offices in Toulouse, France and technology and chemistry center in Bothell, Washington. Cepheid AB, part of the global Cepheid group, is located in Solna, Sweden and has around 250+ employees, mainly in production, quality control, research and
development.