Who we are
Welcome to one of Europe’s most exciting New Space companies, creating the world's first fully connected mesh network in the sky. We are an international team of experts and engineers who have spent their careers expanding the boundaries and potential of space, now united in pursuit of a single vision. We value trust, open communication and collaboration to achieve the best results together.
Now we are looking for the best talents for our locations in Munich and Berlin to help us make our vision come true.
Your mission
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Software Quality Assurance Engineer to join our dynamic and innovative team and lead the implementation of Acceptance and Test-Driven Development (ATDD & TDD) practices in our software development lifecycle. As a Lead Software Quality Assurance Engineer at Rivada Space Networks, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality software by supporting the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of our software QA processes.
This includes:- Leadership: provide technical leadership to a team of QA software engineers, offering guidance and direction throughout the development process and aligning best practices across the different teams.
- Be actively involved in the definition and fulfillment of the team's strategy and bringing technical perspective into account.
- Follow and promote best practices and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of quality across the software development lifecycle.
- Give feedback, actively seeking to improve the entire team by regularly sharing knowledge and mentoring others.
- A&TDD Process Leadership: Drive the adoption of Acceptance & Test-Driven Development practices across the development team; develop and implement comprehensive TDD strategies for various projects.
- Test Planning and Design: Collaborate with development teams to create detailed test plans and test cases; ensure that test designs align with project requirements and adhere to TDD principles.
- Testing Tools and Automation: Select and implement appropriate testing tools for unit, integration, and end-to-end testing; integrate testing tools into the continuous integration pipeline for automated testing.
- Continuous Integration: Oversee the implementation and maintenance of a robust continuous integration system; ensure timely and automated execution of tests upon each code commit.
- Metrics and Reporting: Establish and monitor key metrics, including test coverage and defect resolution times; provide regular reports to stakeholders on the quality of software releases.
- Documentation: Oversee the creation and maintenance of comprehensive test and software documentation; ensure documentation reflects the TDD process, test plans, and test results.
- Training and Skill Development: Develop and deliver training programs on TDD principles and best practices; promote ongoing skill development for team members in testing and development.
- Review and Audit: Conduct periodic audits to ensure adherence to TDD practices; drive continuous improvement based on audit findings and feedback.
Why you should join us
We are an international team of space enthusiasts, following one great vision. We value trust, open communication and collaboration. We value equality in our work environment where different opinions, backgrounds and experiences are not only welcomed but also necessary to achieve the best result collaboratively.
This permanent position was created recently and thus offers a lot of creative freedom. Our approach is to create a modern work environment with hybrid working model. We offer an attractive salary depending on your experience.
Rivada Space Networks is an equal opportunity employer with the approach to create a diverse and inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability, or other characteristics.
