Software Test Engineer Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for software test engineer, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for out-of-box application creation for industry leading embedded operating system environments (Linux, QNX).

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Writing object oriented code used for testing, and interpret results of test runs
• Document and execute manual test cases, log results in JIRA
• Test and report software bugs in a detailed, timely manner
• Write test cases for new software features
• Experience in software testing on iOS, Android, and web platforms
• Knowledge of and experience with test & measurement tools (particularly Fluke tools)
• Experience using JIRA, Jenkins, and Crashlytics tools
• Experience working with a multisite development team

Please consider me for the software test engineer opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for aRC Corporate Application Engineers (CAEs) 2nd level technical support on customer reported issues with embedded software.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Basic understanding of least one modern programming language such as Java, C# or C++
• Experience in Agile QAE and/or development experience (e.g., SCRUM/XP/Kanban)
• Experience with user-level automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium) and scripting via Perl, Python, or JavaScript
• Experience working closely with development and business teams to understand business requirements and to communicate impact of issues
• Experience partnering with QE, development, and other internal teams to review, inspect, document, and ensure the quality of product requirements
• Solid background of designing, developing & executing of test plans and analyzing & reporting test results
• Hands-on experience in peer reviews of test plans, test cases from other member prior to and following test execution to ensure that they are accurate and provide enough test coverage for AUT
• Demonstrated grasp of debugging, reviewing log captures and testing concepts is an absolute necessity

In response to your job posting for software test engineer, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical leadership in the areas of Embedded Software Testing, Automation and Continuous Integration.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Defines and oversees test configuration work by providing work instructions and detailed change information
• Presents results internally and externally
• Troubleshoots and investigates difficult problems across software components
• Provides subject matter expertise on software testing methodologies and processes to other technical and support personnel
• Good programming skills and familiarity with test automation frameworks preferred
• ISTQB / ISEB certificate on at least Foundation level
• Knowledge of advanced ways of measuring performance of system
• Knowledge of testing performance of desktop applications

I am excited to be applying for the position of software test engineer. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for ongoing support for embedded Linux software systems to meet technical and customer requirements.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Working knowledge of (Embedded) Linux administration, with focus on network administration, and Linux scripting languages (at least one of {bash, perl, python})
• Understanding of the IEC 61850 standard and related development and monitoring tools, such as those included in the Omicron Test Universe
• Working knowledge of PLC dialects (IEC 61131-3) and related build and deployment tools, such as Copa-Data Straton
• Familiarity with power engineering concepts / electricity transmission and distribution grids
• Familiarity with WAMS concepts and synchrophasor measurements
• Familiar with macOS environment
• Solid understanding of control systems
• Experience working on or testing low level components of operating systems

I am excited to be applying for the position of software test engineer. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical contributions and leadership as senior individual contributor or small team leader as lead embedded SW platform developer on multiple embedded AI and machine vision platforms.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Working knowledge of CI/CD strategies, tools and practices
• Working knowledge of Linux operating systems and networking
• Working knowledge of Openstack internals
• Working knowledge of Kubernetes/Docker
• Automation Testing experience is Nice to Have
• Experience with SFDC platform as nice to have
• Experience using JIRA/Confluence is nice to have
• Experience automating test scripts utilizing Java, Python, C/C++, shell scripts and other languages