Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company based on the contract nature and detailed candidate qualifications.
Job overview
The Sr. Software Quality Engineer role at UGS involves leveraging extensive QA and test automation expertise to ensure software quality over a 24-month contract.
Responsibilities and impact
The candidate will design and implement automated testing infrastructures, apply various testing techniques including UI and automated testing, and contribute to software quality assurance processes.
Experience and skills
Requires 4+ years in QA or test automation roles with skills in C#, React/Redux, Selenium, Cypress, SQL Server, Git, Jenkins, and Splunk, plus strong problem-solving and understanding of algorithms and data structures.
Job location and travel
Position is located in Arlington, VA with a hybrid work model.
Unique job features
The role offers a contract position with potential extension and involves working across different parts of the software stack with a focus on analytical problem solving and tool mastery.
Company overview
UGS, formerly known as Unigraphics Solutions, specialized in developing product lifecycle management (PLM) software that helped manufacturers design, simulate, and manage products throughout their development cycles. The company generated revenue by licensing its software suites, such as NX and Teamcenter, to industries including automotive, aerospace, and electronics, offering both perpetual licenses and ongoing support services. Founded in the 1960s and evolving through several mergers and acquisitions, UGS became a leader in CAD/CAM/CAE solutions before being acquired by Siemens AG in 2007, where it now operates as Siemens Digital Industries Software. Candidates should note UGS’s legacy of technical innovation, strong industry partnerships, and its integration into Siemens, which has expanded its global reach and resources. Understanding UGS’s transformation and current role within Siemens is valuable for anyone seeking opportunities in advanced engineering software.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your 4+ years of experience in QA engineering, test automation, and software testing using tools like Selenium, Cypress, and Jenkins, aligning closely with UGS's requirements.
Emphasize your proficiency with C#, React/Redux, SQL Server, Git, and Splunk, and your experience designing automated testing infrastructures to demonstrate technical fit for this hybrid role in Arlington, VA.
Apply through multiple platforms such as UGS's official corporate careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure your candidacy is noticed.
Connect on LinkedIn with current employees or hiring managers in UGS's software quality or engineering divisions; open your messages with ice breakers like commenting on recent UGS projects or asking about the team’s approach to test automation and quality processes.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'test automation,' 'C#,' 'Selenium,' 'automated testing infrastructures,' and 'test-driven development' to pass initial screening algorithms effectively.
Use Jennie Johnson's Power Apply feature to automate applying across multiple job boards and LinkedIn, tailor your resume with the right keywords, and identify relevant UGS connections to network with, saving you valuable time and increasing your chances of landing this role.
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