QA Software Engineer

About Johnson Controls

At Johnson Controls, we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. From optimizing building performance to improving safety and enhancing comfort, we drive the outcomes that matter most. Dedicated to protecting the environment, we deliver our promise in industries such as healthcare, education, data centers and manufacturing. With a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries and over 130 years of innovation, we are the power behind our customers’ mission.

About Security Access Control Business

When Fortune 500 corporations, government customers, or any other enterprise applications concerned with critical security issues need a reliable solution in their day-to-day operations, often, they turn to Johnson Controls and its security and event management technologies currently installed in thousands of facilities worldwide. Johnson Controls has built a solid reputation in the security industry as an innovator of security and event management technologies. With its continuous investment in R&D, and the ability to leverage innovative technologies, Johnson Controls has reached technological excellence.

What you will do

As a member of the Technology organization, the QA Software Engineer provides detailed planning, development, design, and manual execution of test plans.  The QA Software Engineer will work with product managers and software developers to ensure the functionality, performance, workflow, and security of all our products have documented test coverage that align with acceptance criteria.   This position will also work closely with software automation resources to ensure prioritized test cases are automated and all features are covered correctly.

Our video devices, analytics, and AI solutions range from web-based applications, micro-services, and cloud applications to embedded software devices. Each of these technologies require a technical engineer to develop a testing strategy that will provide high confidence in the quality of the solution. The core responsibilities of the QA Software Engineer will be delivering comprehensive test scripts, building real world IP network environments, and provide critical feedback on the UI and UX of our solutions. 

How you will do it

• Leverage JIRA and JIRA plugins to document test coverage

• Drive quality standards and procedures into the process from the start of development

• Lead in the design and execution of test plan development

• Develop, modify, and execute software test plans for new feature development

• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to write test scenarios based on requirements

• Contribute as an embedded member of the sprint team with assigned stories

• Track progress, open defects, and communicate burndowns status during the SDLC

• Leverage load generation tools such as J-meter and ReadyAPI to create real world scenarios

• Design and build physical environments to verify new technologies and products

What we look for

Required

• (3) years of experience as a software test engineer

• Experience with writing, developing, and executing a test strategy 

• Experience with cloud, microservice, and web testing strategies

• Ability to setup and deploy Windows and Linux environments

• Experience with troubleshooting best practices and procedures

Nice to Have

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Self-starter and independent worker

• Project management, forecasting and estimation skills

• Experience working in Agile environment

• Experience with Docker or Kubernetes

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related technical degree

• Experience with mobile testing, Android Studio or Xcode mobile tools

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/tomorrowneedsyou.