Job Description
Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek - so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com.
We are looking for a Software Development Engineer R&D in Test Automation (f/m/x) who will work on our SLIMS platform with the team in our office in Gent (BEL).
The SLIMS team is international, located in different countries and the working language is English. Good proficiency in English is therefore required.
SLIMS is a software platform that allows tracking all stages a sample follows to the final result. SLIMS captures information about the sample, requests for measurements, and follows its entire workflow through the lab, tracking manual operating procedures, automated instrument steps, and calculations until the final report.
Your Responsibilities
Your main responsibilities are related to the SLIMS Automation project. Namely:
- Lead the Automation team; support and develop the new Automation structure.
- Design and develop Automation scripts for testing and maintain the traceability.
- Testing and debugging to ensure that automated processes run smoothly.
- Configure the test software/environment in which the test will be performed.
- Validate the test results and document and report the current result to management.
- Responsible for the CI/CD process, like monitoring Jenkins, ensuring the pipelines are up to date.
- Work closely with the R&D team and Test Engineers to analyze, debug and resolve any issues.
- Co-ordinate and build a good relationship across SLIMS teams.
- You may also be involved in other SLIMS R&D processes.
Qualifications
We are looking for a self-motivated professional who demonstrates the ability to quickly grasp new technologies, products, and use cases. A bright and intellectually curious Software Development Engineer R&D who is capable, adaptable and agile.
SLIMS is a web-based platform that was hitherto entirely developed in Java, SpringBoot and SmartGWT. Given a recent evolution to Angular-based front ends, we are looking to reinforce the team with individuals with the appropriate competences.
The ideal candidate will have experience in Test Automation Development and an excellent handle of Java, Angular would be a plus. Experience with testing tools in Java and object-oriented development as well as Project Lifecycle Management tools such as Jira and X-Ray is required.
Desired candidate background:
- Relevant experience in automation testing or development.
- Relevant automation tool expertise required: Selenium and Page Pattern; REST; Cucumber and BDD testing.
- Hands on with IntelliJ IDE and CI/CD Tools: Jenkins.
- Experience of using Git and working knowledge of SQL.
- Experience with SpringBoot, SmartGWT, Hibernate, CSS, IntelliJ, Jira and Git are considered important plusses.
- Familiarity with software development life cycles and agile programming methodologies.
- BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or similar technical degree; advanced degree a plus.
- Excellent problem solving, analytical skills and technical troubleshooting skills.
- Clarity and precision in verbal and written communication in English. Proficiency in Dutch would be a plus.
What we offer:
- An opportunity for you to make a significant impact in a world-class company and develop your skills.
- A role among passionate, talented colleagues, in a growth orientated and inclusive environment. You will become part of a caring and fast paced environment, built on integrity, sharing and trust.
- Career development opportunities in an international company.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Work-Life Balance programs.
- ·Company pension scheme, yearly company bonus, private health care, stock purchase plan, medical & life insurance…
We will make sure you get all the training and development opportunities you need to become the best in your field! This position is based in Belgium- Gent, where partial remote work would be an option (hybrid model).
Additional Details
This job has a full time weekly schedule.
Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations
Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.Travel Required: OccasionalShift: DayDuration: No End DateJob Function: Quality/Regulatory
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What We Do
Analytical scientists and clinical researchers worldwide rely on Agilent to help fulfill their most complex laboratory demands. Our instruments, software, services and consumables address the full range of scientific and laboratory management needs—so our customers can do what they do best: improve the world around us.
Whether a laboratory is engaged in environmental testing, academic research, medical diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals or food testing, Agilent provides laboratory solutions to meet their full spectrum of needs. We work closely with customers to help address global trends that impact human health and the environment, and to anticipate future scientific needs. Our solutions improve the efficiency of the entire laboratory, from sample prep to data interpretation and management.
Customers trust Agilent for solutions that enable insights...for a better world.
