Software tester

Would you like to work on challenging visualization problems reverse engineering of Microsofts code and reinventingthe user interface

Our clientscompany was established in 2002 and now has over 50 employees from over 20 countries. Their product isthe leading data visualization software for business presentations. Our clientschallenge is to offer the mostintuitive user interface forgenerating complex datadriven charts and slides while at the same timeensuring consistency accuracy and seamless integration with Microsoft Office. They save timefor theircustomers by automating many tasks for them like chart labeling or slide layout. More thanusers worldwide (such as American Express CocaColaDeloitte Consulting Ernst & Young GoogleHewlettPackard NokiaPorscheConsulting etc.) rely on their software for the daily business. Our clientis the only German company funding a C ISOcommittee delegation so there is a good chance that components they invent will find their way into thestandard.

About this job:

Our clients softwareis constantly being developed and you get to ensure the proper functioning of all new features. This includes not only checking for faults but also for logical consistency and intelligibility of the products. Every time a new version is being released it is up to you to perform a final release test.

As you cannot constantly test every single feature our clienthas developed automatic test routines. It will be an important part of your job to maintain develop and enhance these automatic tests. As it isneeded to know whether the software works with tablets PCs docking stations smartphones etc. you will often get to test new hardware too.

Every time an error occurs within the software regardless of whether you a customer or a colleague found it our clientrequires a detailed and reliable reproduction of the error to fully understand and subsequently resolve the problem. You will be responsible for delivering the details that make it possible to reproduce the problem with ease on another computer. Your clarity of communication is crucial in allowing the problem to be fixed so strong written communication skills are a must.

The testing department also writes error reports in the internal system that document the error and everything related to it. After the error has been resolved by the developers it is up to you to check if the problem has really disappeared. You will also be responsible for deepening the internal Knowledge Base to capture the ever evolving functionality of the product.

Job requirements:

• Language: fluent English or German. We only require one of these languages
• Working experience: any
  Education: EU citizens/residence holders any; others have to have a University degree (startingfrom Bachelor) so we can sponsor the work permit

We consider different profiles for our software tester position independent of the former specializationand years of experience. It is more important to evaluateproblemsolving analytical thinkingattention to details and dealing withambiguity abilities first rather than the resume. All therecruitment steps are taskbased therefore the selection decision depends on the abilitiesdemonstrated during the tests.

Benefits:

• A wide array of extremely challenging tasks
• An international team of brilliant minds
• A working environment that makes this team stay and grow
• Enough time to make sure that every detail of your solution is perfect
• A flat organization and plenty of room for your ideas
• No scheduled meetings
• Familyfriendly working hours no deadlines no overtime
• Support for relocation