Jettine van Dongen
Talent acquisition
+31 (0)40 - 2677100
+31 (0)40 - 2677100
At Sioux Technologies it’s all about making the pieces of the puzzle fit together. We can’t do that without you, a driven Software Test Architect
Sioux develops and produces state-of-the-art technology for the top end of the international high-tech community. Examples include a complex lithography machine, a compact electron microscope, a smart home automation system or an electric self-charging car. We raise the bar high and we often achieve the impossible. We do so together, as a team of enthusiastic electronics, software, mechanics, mechatronics and mathematics specialists.
The function
The continuous growth of Sioux provides many opportunities for people with ambition. In our team of testers, we have opportunities open for software test architects. In this role, you define how the software of a system needs to be tested, by:
- Identifying test levels, quality gates & acceptance criteria
- Designing and owning dedicated test environments and required infrastructure
- Defining the test automation architecture and managing the development process
At Sioux, you work on projects that develop various products. You do this both at our offices as well as on site with our customers. Besides, you help develop and grow our test processes, vision, and competence.
Your future workplace
This is what we are looking for in you
You love your job, and you have an unmistakable passion for testing software for advanced systems. You are ambitious and want to work in the high-tech industry. You like a challenge with broad responsibility and impact. You enjoy working in a team and getting the most out of it together. You have a hands-on mentality and are not afraid to face people that challenge your vision (both, peers, and management). You know your way around software architecture, design, interfaces and related technologies and tools. You keep up with the latest developments in the testing community and you like to share your knowledge and experience.
- You have experience in a multi-disciplinary environment where software interacts with other disciplines like mechanics and electronics
- You have a technical education (e.g., computer science or electrical engineering) in the form of a bachelor or master’s degree
- You are ISTQB certified on advanced level
- You are creative and have at least 6 years of experience in software testing and test automation in a technical environment
- You are familiar with one or more popular programming and scripting languages, specifically Python and/or C#
- You have knowledge of test strategies, TDD and BDD concepts and know the Gherkin language
- You know model based testing concept and have worked with it or are eager to develop your modeling skills
- You are familiar with various development methods and technologies (Real-time, Design Patterns, UML, Agile, etc.)
This is what we offer
Our employees are our strength, and together we want to get the maximum out of it. That starts by offering attractive terms and conditions of employment that are in line with your needs. According to our employees, the personal attention at Sioux makes the difference. And that’s something we’re proud of. After all, to us, success is more than just a good salary. It's also about being appreciated, about being given responsibility and the ability to develop yourself.
You can expect:
- Internal training, coaching and a large personal development budget of 6,000 euro per year
- Varied work due to variety in technologies, markets and projects
- Good salary and attractive fringe benefits
- Flexible working hours of 32- 40 hrs per week in a healthy mix of working from home or at the office
- An open culture focused on working together, learning and having fun
- An innovative working environment
- A pizza budget, so you can work on innovative developments in one of our expertise groups
Obviously, our employees are the best source of information if you want to find out what it's like to work for Sioux. Read the testimonials of Tatiana, Bryan and Dries why they prefer Sioux.