Software Test Engineer - TPA

Posted August 08, 2021
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Topcon Precision Agriculture (TPA) is a subsidiary of Topcon Positioning Systems Inc. (TPS). TPA develops and manufactures leading-edge satellite positioning and guidance systems, electronic controls, mapping, monitoring, and land leveling solutions for agriculture.

Shanghai Topcon-Sokkia Technology and Trading company (STS) is a subsidiary of Topcon Positioning Systems Inc. (TPS) based in China.

Imagination and Creativity, it's all here, just waiting for YOU. Topcon Precision Agriculture (TPA) develops and manufactures complete system solutions for agriculture. The TPA software offers a modern feature-rich user interface built on Qt framework. TPA technology is used to steer tractors along defined paths to within a 2cm accuracy year after year. Our projects are exciting and rewarding and if you are looking for an opportunity to work with a team of passionate, dedicated and professional Engineers, then this could be the one for you.

Key responsibilities:
  • Write, document, execute and maintain test cases written in Python while working closely with senior members of the product verification and validation team.
  • Create unit tests for areas of the product that do not lend themselves to automated UI level tests.
  • Create, maintain and enhance test framework tools to improve the testing workflow.
  • Carry out manual bench testing of features that have no other test coverage.
  • Reproduce bugs in the office and identify faulty software or hardware components for further analysis by the Engineering team.
  • Produce written test reports.
  • Participate in the testing phase of the Software Development Life Cycle using some advanced testing tools.


Skills & Experience:
  • Strong knowledge of testing methodologies and practices.
  • Strong knowledge of the Python software languages.
  • Experience in testing event driven multi-threaded software.
  • Working knowledge and experience in the following areas is desirable; Squish (or similar automation tool), continuous integration tools, Test and Defect Management tools.
  • Strong verbal, written, negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.

What are you waiting for? If you are looking for a rewarding role, working with a high performing team, apply now.

Only shortlisted Candidates Will be Contacted

Must have Australian Permanent Residency or Australian Citizenship

Topcon is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.