Software Test Engineer (HF)

Fortil is an international engineering and technology consulting group built on an independent model and bringing together more than 2500 employees. With 30 offices across 14 countries Fortil fosters entrepreneurial freedom and empowers people to unlock their full potential.

As part of the development of our activities in Lausanne we are looking for a Software Test Engineer (H/F).

Your job responsibilities

Within the Team and SQC Community

• Guide development teams in consistently applying established testing standards and procedures.

• Partner with developers to uphold high-quality output throughout the software lifecycle.

• Perform ongoing testing to identify defects at the earliest stage possible.

• Examine design and product documentation to verify that requirements are clear accurate and testable.

• Create comprehensive test plans develop test cases execute tests and produce detailed reports.

• Log and track defects in accordance with procedures ensuring the issue tracking system remains current.

• Utilize quality management and tracking tools (e.g. Jira) to monitor progress and metrics.

• Foster clear and continuous communication with project teams and stakeholders.

• Ensure automated tests are fully integrated into CI/CD pipelines and monitored for reliability.

• Apply automation expertise using tools such as Java/Selenium or Playwright/Postman.

• Regularly review automation outcomes and troubleshoot failures as needed.

• Build and maintain automated test suites to support efficient regression testing.

As Project or Product Test Engineer

• Develop and oversee the overall testing approach and strategy.

• Identify opportunities to optimize processes for higher efficiency and quality.

• Provide leadership with transparent reporting on the projects quality status.

• Evaluate testing effort and coverage to understand impact and allocate resources effectively.

• Ensure implementation of quality gates including unit testing and code quality standards.

Your profile & personality

• Proven experience in test automation (preferably Java Playwright or Selenium) and manual testing.

• Proficient with Git and experienced in testing microservices.

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Software Test Engineer

• Knowledge of version control and release management is a plus.

• Bachelors degree in engineering science or information technology (or equivalent).

• ISTQB certification preferred.

• Logical precise and highly analytical with strong problem-solving skills.

• Results-driven self-motivated and able to prioritize tasks independently.

• Excellent coordination communication and reporting skills.

• Proactive highly organized and collaborative across functions.

• Fluent in English.

Why join us

At Fortil we implement concrete initiatives to support your development and ensure an inspiring work environment:

• Personalized support to help you grow your skills and build a long-term career path.

• An ecosystem that encourages you to step outside your comfort zone and work on high-value engineering challenges.

• The opportunity to become a shareholder and take part in Fortils entrepreneurial model.

• Involvement in community and non-profit projects.

• A dedicated policy to support parenthood and work-life balance.

Fortil is committed to equal opportunity. All our positions are open to people with disabilities regardless of gender origin or sexual orientation.