Test Engineer in Test Automation and/or Test Lead
Workplace: Västerås, Sweden
Expires: November 4, 2025
Looking for a next career step as a test automation engineer or test lead with Nexer in Västerås. The role offers opportunities to develop skills across technologies and industries in a stable, long-term position valuing competence development and work-life balance.
Main requirements:
- Experience with test automation and/or test leadership
- Fluency in both Swedish and English, spoken and written
- Knowledge of one or more test tools and technologies such as Jenkins, Selenium, Shell Scripting, Docker
- Experience in programming languages such as Python, C#, and/or Java
- Familiarity with agile methodologies such as Scrum
- Ability to plan test work, write test plans, prioritize tasks, and lead test teams
Responsibilities:
- Perform automated tests to identify bugs and performance issues
- Analyze test results and report problems to the development team
- Troubleshoot and update test scripts upon application changes
- Build and optimize integration and build processes; develop CI/CD workflows
- Plan testing activities, write test plans, and prioritize tasks
- Secure resources for test assignments and improve test processes
- Coordinate test work and conduct team follow-ups
- Lead and manage both large and small test projects
Required hard skills:
- Test automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, Selenium)
- Scripting skills (Shell scripting)
- Programming in Python, C#, and/or Java
- CI/CD pipeline development and optimization
- Agile methodology (Scrum)
Recommended hard skills:
- ISTQB certification
- Experience working within governmental agencies
Soft skills:
- Self-driven and able to work independently or in teams
- Strong communication skills in Swedish and English
- Agile teamwork orientation
- Ability to coordinate and lead teams
- Problem-solving and analytical mindset
Coding languages:
- Python
- C#
- Java
Frameworks:
- Scrum
Natural languages:
- Swedish (Proficient)
- English (Proficient)
Cultural skills:
- Ability to work in multicultural teams
- Strong emphasis on work-life balance
- Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture