Software Quality Assurance Lead

The SPTS division of KLA designs manufactures and markets wafer processing solutions for the global semiconductor and related industries. SPTS provides industry leading etch and deposition process technologies on a range of single wafer handling platforms. Endmarket applications include microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) advanced packaging LED high speed RF device ICs and power semiconductors. SPTS is part of KLA Corporation which develops industryleading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and processenabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles integrated circuits packaging printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe our expert teams of physicists engineers data scientists and problemsolvers design solutions that move the world forward.

SPTS wafer processing solutions include marketleading silicon etch dielectric etch dryrelease etch PVD PECVD and molecular vapor deposition (MVD) available with a range of waferhandling options applicable to R&D pilot production or volume production environments. SPTS is headquartered and has its main manufacturing facility in Newport UK with additional manufacturing in Allentown Pennsylvania. SPTS operates across 19 countries in Europe North America and AsiaPacific and offers comprehensive service and spare parts support through a worldwide network of service centers and qualified local agents.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Business Unit

Responsible for the growth of our world leading wafer handling and process systems the Platform Engineering Group based in Newport Wales are seeking a Software Quality Assurance Lead to join our team.

***SPTS division of KLA is proud to be an inclusive and diverse employer. To enhance our diverse workforce and business growth we offer a flexible working culture please let us know how we can support your needs full time part time job share flexible hours***

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of software testers mentoring them and guiding their development

• Implement strong working practices in software testing

• Work with the team during the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) to ensure test requirements are understood detailed and considered in the software design

• Coordinate monthly software releases (sprints) for compliance with SDLC and SQA needs

• Design implement and maintain a groundbreaking test management environment

• Liaise with equipment owners to secure testing resources

• Build and drive test protocols for manual and automated testing

• Lead bug reporting from internal and external collaborators

• Recreate and validate bug reports identifying root causes

• Report bugs found during of development and regression testing

• Verify bug fixes provided by the development team reraise if not fixed

Basic Qualifications

• Proven experience in software test roles

• Experience testing Windows based applications written in C and/or C#

• Can demonstrate resourcefulness in solving problems

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

• Motivated to learn new skills

• Build and implement effective acceptance tests in functionality performance and usability

• Able to build and maintain automated test scripts/programs.

• Experience working in a defect/feature tracking system such as Azure DevOps JIRA etc

• Experience with CI/CD Pipelines

• Have a drive for continuous improvement

Desired

• Experience with any of the following areas will improve your profile

• Has led a small team of software testers

• Has implemented a test management environment

• Holds certification in software testing e.g. Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)

• Software configuration management experience

• Knowledge of programming languages such as C C# Java Python

• Project planning and task estimation

• Working in an Agile development process

• Semiconductor validated experience

• Experience with MSTest and/or GTest

• Basics of statistics data analytics and machine learning

What we will offer you

SPTSs benefits package includes:

Annual leave starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays) contributory pension scheme cash health plan cycle to work scheme global bonus plan share scheme rewards scheme life assurance generous shift allowance and overtime premiums.

Minimum Qualifications

We offer a competitive family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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