Software Test Engineer | Testingenieur Softwareentwicklung (m/w/d)

SCOPE Engineering GmbH

Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Deutschland
Published Mar 9, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Software Test Engineer based in Kiel, you will play a critical role in ensuring the software quality of PLC programs throughout the entire project lifecycle. Your daily responsibilities include defining quality standards, developing test strategies, and conducting comprehensive module, integration, and system tests for automation software. You will act as a key collaborator, coordinating quality assurance measures with internal developers, project managers, and external partners. Beyond execution, you will analyze defects, derive corrective actions, and document quality metrics for reporting. This position is particularly attractive for professionals seeking a balance between technical depth and strategic quality management, offering up to 50% remote work flexibility. You will benefit from a robust package including 30 days of vacation, corporate fitness programs, and bike leasing, all while working on safety-critical industrial projects within a supportive engineering services environment.

Required Skills

Education

Completed technical degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a comparable qualification.

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in quality assurance or testing of automation software and PLC systems
  • Proven experience with test methods, test concepts, and automated testing within an industrial environment
  • Experience in coordinating quality measures with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Location: Kiel; Up to 50% Home Office possible; This is a full-time position initially offered via professional personnel leasing (Arbeitnehmerüberlassung).