CS Software Quality Assurance Engineer

WHO WE ARE

KNAPP brings new technology to warehouse automation. 

The KNAPP Group is a global provider of intelligent automation solutions for intralogistics and manufacturing, specializing in the sectors healthcare, fashion/apparel, general retail, food retail, industry and service. We live and breathe automation. We – more than 8,000 employees of the KNAPP Group in over 60 locations worldwide, shaping the future-oriented industry of intralogistics are dedicated to making complexity simple. 

One of the KNAPP’s primary goals is to use continuous innovation to drive warehouse automation forward, always with the specific needs of the customers in mind. KNAPP Group’s unrelenting development activity is evident in everything from automated order picking systems and continuing refinement of container handling technology to its state-of-the-art, industry leading software solutions.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

The CS Software Quality Assurance Specialist must ensure quality assurance of SW products which are developed and commissioned by Knapp (KiSoft One, KiSoft SRC, PLATTFORM, KiSoft Sandbox, etc).

 Essential Functions and Responsibilities:  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Review of specifications, development orders and function sheets
• Develop comprehensive test cases and test plans, ensuring thorough coverage across various integration phases of both project and product lifecycle 
• Execute test cases
• Organize, prepare and test software in-house and/or at customer sites
• Perform cross-product tests
• Document performed tests via test documentation system
• Creating anomaly reports in issue tracking system Create, maintain and adapt automated tests 
• Roll-out of automated tests for products to various projects 
• Enhance and extend test coverage of product functions to ensure thorough testing and reliability
• Create test projects and test plans based on standard test cases, project specifications and development orders, ensuring alignment with quality standards.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of test plans, test cases, and test results
• Continuously update and share technical and process related notes
• Cooperate with different departments, such as software development and software engineering
• Installation, deployment and setup of Knapp logistics software at the Customer’s sites
• Organization, preparation, and testing of software at the Knapp’s office in Kennesaw, Georgia  and/or at the Customer’s sites
• Prepare releases for different sprints
   

WHAT YOU HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 2 years of direct experience preferred 
• Knowledge and understanding of logistical workflows and processes
• Strong documentation skills for creating test plans, test cases, and knowledge bases
• Proficiency in languages used for automated testing (Python, Java, Bash Script, C++, PL/SQL)
• Experience with CI/CD and tools related to it (preferably Azure DevOps)
• Knowledge of various SDLC methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, and DevOps
• Proficient understanding of test methodologies
• Expertise in tracking test cases
• SQL and PL-SQL experience is required
• Experience with Linux: Work in a mixed Linux and Windows environment
• Knowledge of current software development technologies and design patterns (OOA, UML, common patterns)

Working Conditions and Environment:

• Overtime as required by work 
• Up to 20% travel, domestic and international
• Ability to travel by air both domestically (US) and internationally (primarily Austria) 
• Professional office etiquette is required at all times
• Physical requirements: sitting for long periods of time, standing, walking, climbing a ladder, speaking, visual acuity, finger dexterity, listening, reaching at arm’s length, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

WHAT YOU WILL GET

• 2 remote days per week
• Half day Fridays
• A beautiful new, state-of-the-art, office complex in Kennesaw, GA
• Industry competitive compensation
• Great benefits with better than average employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!
• 401k with a very generous employer match and no vesting!
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Subsidized Daycare
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Subsidized food delivery
• Monthly celebrations
• Quarterly employee events
• Corporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability and volunteering

KNAPP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other basis protected by law. 

Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, strict adherence to KNAPP’s drug-free workplace policy is required.  All candidates will be subject to drug-screening in accordance with the policy and will be expected to remain drug-free during their employment. There will be no exception if recreational or medical use of marijuana is permitted in the location of employment and/or residence or if use of marijuana is only during “off-hours.”