Sr Quality Engineer (Knowledge of Software Testing)

Aspen Technology•Houston, TX

About The Position

The driving force behind our success has always been the people of AspenTech. What drives us, is our aspiration, our desire and ambition to keep pushing the envelope, overcoming any hurdle, challenging the status quo to continually find a better way. You will experience these qualities of passion, pride and aspiration in many ways — from a rich set of career development programs to support of community service projects to social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community. The Role Aspen Technology is looking for individuals to join our growing Product Quality Team to play the role of Sr Software Quality Engineer including functional and nonfunctional testing (Performance and Test Automation testing) of Aspen Products providing next generation Engineering, Manufacturing and Asset Optimization solutions. This is your opportunity to play an important role in this cutting-edge transformation. We are looking for a Quality Engineer with a good understanding of software development practices to help us create and execute testing approaches for our market-leading products. This individual will create test strategies from concept, design, implementation, testing, documentation, support, and maintenance while assuring that the product line conforms to established requirements and standards. This individual will also be responsible for gathering functional requirements, information and data to proactively drive best practices from a quality perspective into the product while collaborating with R&D and Product Management. Your Impact Serve as an automation thought leader Ability to create test procedures and objectives (including test environments, installation, upgrades, and configuration) in accordance with the technical specs Ability to create automated scripts for system, integration, performance benchmarking, and scalability Ability to maintain and execute test automation: UI, API, backend using PowerShell, Silk Test, Selenium, SpecFlow, Reqnroll, Playwright automation tools, C#, JAVA, Python, Power shell Ability to engage with cross functional team on project updates and reviewing outcomes, and performance analysis Good understanding of different deployment infrastructures, virtualization technologies, Cloud (PAAS/SAAS) Ensure effective bi-directional communications between US, Shanghai, and Mexico City development centers Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment Engage with cross functional defect/enhancements reviews & triage meetings Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment Knowledge of Machine Learning- Prescriptive, predictive maintenance and machine learning algorithms Experience with Agile methodology What You'll Need BS or MS in a field related to Chemical Engineering, Petrochemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or Computer Science AspenTech is a global software leader helping industries meet the increasing demand for resources from a rapidly growing population in a profitable and sustainable manner. Our Digital Grid Management software suite, including AspenTech OSI products, helps power and utilities companies achieve superior real-time control, optimization and management for exceptional performance of complex energy networks. If you're looking to make a difference every day and push the limits of performance, AspenTech is doing things no one else thought was possible. As a leading industrial software partner, we help companies all over the world run safer, greener, longer and faster. With over 3700 employees and more than 60 global locations, AspenTech is meeting today's sustainability and business challenges head-on with unmatched expertise, cutting-edge AI-powered technology and a passion to innovate. AspenTech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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Requirements

BS or MS in a field related to Chemical Engineering, Petrochemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or Computer Science
5 to 8 years of experience in validating complex software testing projects
5 to 8 years of working experience with test automation, performance, databases, and test tools
Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills (in English)
Demonstrated ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner
Willingness to learn a range of business or technical specialties based on business needs

Responsibilities

Serve as an automation thought leader
Ability to create test procedures and objectives (including test environments, installation, upgrades, and configuration) in accordance with the technical specs
Ability to create automated scripts for system, integration, performance benchmarking, and scalability
Ability to maintain and execute test automation: UI, API, backend using PowerShell, Silk Test, Selenium, SpecFlow, Reqnroll, Playwright automation tools, C#, JAVA, Python, Power shell
Ability to engage with cross functional team on project updates and reviewing outcomes, and performance analysis
Good understanding of different deployment infrastructures, virtualization technologies, Cloud (PAAS/SAAS)
Ensure effective bi-directional communications between US, Shanghai, and Mexico City development centers
Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment
Engage with cross functional defect/enhancements reviews & triage meetings
Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment
Knowledge of Machine Learning- Prescriptive, predictive maintenance and machine learning algorithms
Experience with Agile methodology