Job Description

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life \xe2\x80\x93 such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals and minerals \xe2\x80\x93 safely, efficiently and more sustainably.

We\xe2\x80\x99re the first software business in the world to have our sustainability targets validated by the SBTi, and we\xe2\x80\x99ve been recognized for the transparency and ambition of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We\xe2\x80\x99ve also recently been named as one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most innovative companies.

If you\xe2\x80\x99re a curious and collaborative person who wants to make a big impact through technology, then we want to hear from you! Find out more at https://www.aveva.com/en/about/careers/

Position: R&D Manager, Product Testing, Unified Supply Chain

Previous experience: Strong experience and understanding of the software testing discipline, CI/CD, leading quality-oriented projects, experience with software quality in a continuous delivery platform. Previous management experience of a testing team is a benefit.

Location: Cambridge, UK \xe2\x80\x93 Hybrid (60% office, 40% remote)

Employment type: Full-time regular

Benefits: Competitive salary; high quality healthcare for employee, dependents and parents; annual healthcare assessments; employee provident fund; life and accident insurance; childcare reimbursements for working mothers; 3 days paid volunteering; optional meal cards.

The job

Reporting to the Head of Quality Practice, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be part of our Unified Supply Chain product, managing a team of skilled software test engineers. Our Quality team is large and diverse, with a range of experiences and skillsets, from seasoned manual testers to associate level engineers finding their niche in writing automation tests.

You\xe2\x80\x99ll be responsible for the management and development of around 8-10 test engineers, with additional duties that will see you work closely with other internal teams to ensure successful delivery of quality deliverables for our customers.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage a team of software test engineers with full line management responsibilities, including one-to-ones, goal and objective setting and quarterly performance check-ins.
• Support the test team with moves towards Continuous Delivery and Continuous Testing.
• Contributing to decisions on how we carry out our testing, sharing opinions on the right tools to use and the right methods to achieve our goals.
• Work with individuals in the quality team to remove impediments and facilitate process improvements.
• Ensure that product teams are raising and triaging bugs correctly and resolving issues in a timely manner.

Ideal experience:

• Strong experience within software development and software testing.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and processes, ideally using Azure DevOps
• Strong understanding of test automation theory
• Tracking and understanding software quality KPIs
• Working with stakeholders e.g. release train management, product managers etc.

Great skills to have

• The pace at AVEVA can be exciting and fast, so whilst you will need excellent time management and effective prioritisation, we will do all we can to support a balanced portfolio of work, and your wellbeing.
• An eye for detail is vital. The successful candidate will be responsible for checking that our bug backlog is being correctly managed.
• Previous experience of managing technical teams of software professionals is helpful but not essential.

The team you\xe2\x80\x99ll join

At AVEVA we help our users to make better decisions in Supply Chain operations. Our tools optimise the use of natural resources, allow efficient collaboration, and maximise equipment utilisation.

AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.

Come and join AVEVA to create the transformative technology that enables our customers to engineer a better world.

AVEVA