Software QA Engineer

  • Limerick
  • Analog Devices
About Analog Devices (ADI): Analog Devices (NASDAQ: ADI) designs and manufactures semiconductor products and solutions. We enable our customers to interpret the world around us by intelligently bridging the physical and digital worlds with unmatched technologies that sense, measure, and connect.Job Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled React & TypeScript Software Test Engineer to join our Software Product Experience team within ADI’s Software and Security Group. In this role, you will be focused on testing VS Code Extensions and related embedded development tools for ADI’s microprocessors.Key Responsibilities:• Test the VS Code extension and oclif-based CLI tools to ensure robust functionality across different platforms and development environments.• Develop and maintain automated Unit and UI tests for the VS Code extension using Mocha[1]based testing frameworks.• Develop and maintain automated UI and Component tests for advanced web-based UIs using React and TypeScript within the VS Code extension environment using Cypress.• Create and maintain unit tests for related CLI tools.• Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Docker.• Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers and software engineers to verify the implementation matches the design.• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, ensuring high performance and responsiveness.• Liaise between the development team and software testing team to ensure the proper features are tested.• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in software testing, VS Code extensions, React, and TypeScript to continuously improve the product.• Embody ADI’s goal of “engineering excellence” by embracing our values of honesty and integrity in all your professional endeavors.Required Skills and Experience:• Industry Experience: 4+ years of relevant experience in software testing, with a focus on front-end technologies.• Technical Proficiency: Extensive experience with testing React and TypeScript with Mocha or similar testing frameworks.• Software Engineering Practices: Strong understanding of agile development methodologies and standard software engineering practices.• Source Control: Proficient with git and collaborative development workflows.• Development Tools: Familiarity with Visual Studio Code and its ecosystem.• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts and collaborate with a distributed team.• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.• Continuous Learning: A passion for learning new technologies and improving existing skills.Preferred Qualifications:• Experience in testing or developing VS Code extensions or similar IDE plugins.• Experience with embedded software development and related tools.• Knowledge of the semiconductor industry and ADI products.• Experience with testing other front-end frameworks and libraries.• Contributions to open-source projects, especially within the VS Code ecosystem.Additional Information:• Export Licensing: