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EPFL, the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks in the top 20 globally in many academic rankings. EPFL has more than staff members who carry out the three main missions of the School: research and The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than people, including nearly students and researchers from over 120 different countries.Senior Test Engineer Project PLEXUS1MissionEPFL faces significant challenges in terms of management of the X System of the EPFL Systems Department (DSI), which is responsible for implementing the digital transformation of EPFL. These missions include, in a combination of direct responsibilities and responsibilities, the implementation of the and the master plan of EPFL, the management of business processes, security, core infrastructure management, management of core business, as well as collaboration with the services of the Faculty. The Systems for Academic Services (ISAS) service is at the heart of the value creation of the EPFL X System and its developments. The teams collaborate with the business sectors of EPFL to analyze needs, develop, enrich, and consolidate solutions while maintaining their stability. They also advise on the potential impact of solutions on business processes and propose process designs based on market-standard solutions or, more rarely, based on special solutions.As part of an X program of our ERP, we are looking for an experienced Test Engineer, responsible for defining, structuring, and steering the entire testing framework for the PLEXUS1 project. The X system involves several solutions provided by externals, integrated through an internally developed layer. In this context, the testing approach will primarily focus on external solutions regarding graphical interfaces, APIs, and end-to-end functionality. Meanwhile, the internally developed component will undergo thorough testing to ensure its quality and robustness.Main Tasks and ResponsibilitiesIn this capacity, the person will have the following missions:- Define and establish the testing framework for the program.- Structure the testing repository and organize testing campaigns.- Support project teams in writing test cases, preparing datasets, executing tests, and analyzing the results.- Conduct tests for the internally or externally developed layer, including unit tests and integrate to verify the quality of exchanges between systems through APIs analysis, treatments, and exchanged data.- Produce quality documentation and reports.Profile- Experience of 4 to 7 years minimum in a similar position.- Ability to define a methodological framework for tests, document it, have it adopted, and ensure coverage on a complete testing stack, including: - An anomaly and backlog management tool such as Jira, - Testing management tools such as Xray, Zephyr or equivalent, - Interface testing framework, such as Playwright or equivalent.- Excellent communication and pedagogical skills.- Strong security awareness for the service, and personal and social strength.- Proficiency in French (min. C1) and English (min. C1).- Solution and client-oriented, with a strong sense of service, open to dialogue while asserting and defending one's convictions, with excellent communication skills.- Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure with a range of stakeholders and a high tolerance for stress.- Rigor, precision, proactivity.- Team spirit, good listening skills and adaptability.Desired Experience- Experience establishing a testing framework in a context involving multiple integrations and components.- Knowledge of public service or institutional environments.- Experience working in an Agile context.- Sensitivity to security, traceability, and data protection issues.Women are highly encouraged to apply.We Offer- A dynamic, multicultural, and stimulating professional environment.- Pleasant working atmosphere and environment.- Continuous training and development based on job requirements.Please send a complete application file including:- A cover letter- A CV- Copies of diplomas- Work certificates and references (if applicable)Only complete files will be considered.Start Date: As soon as possible, to be discussed.Rate: 100%Type of Contract: Fixed-termDuration: 1 year renewableReference: jide7c5146aen jit0414aen jpiy26aen