Company Overview:
Dedrone is the world’s most trusted smart airspace security company. Hundreds of commercial, government and military customers around the world rely on Dedrone’s comprehensive, command and control (C2) solution to protect against the persistent and escalating threat from drones while enabling “good” drones to fly. By leveraging AI/ML, Dedrone is the only solution that provides continuous, autonomous interrogation and verification of drones that enables both multi-sensor and multi-mitigation options onto a single fused "pane-of-glass".
Whether on-premise / air-gapped or in the cloud, Dedrone customers can easily detect, track, identify, analyze, and mitigate drone threats.
Your Impact
You will drive the implementation of new testing frameworks and third-party tools to automate testing for DedroneTracker.AI software platform. You will collaborate with developers, DevOps, and QA engineers to build and maintain test automation for a cloud-based, distributed Kubernetes application. You will develop and maintain Python-based automation scripts to support functional, regression, and performance testing. You will design and execute performance, load, and stress testing scenarios to evaluate system stability and scalability.
You will automate data simulation to replicate real-world traffic and operational conditions over extended periods. You will integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure fast feedback and reliability. You will provide technical leadership and mentorship within the QA team, facilitating knowledge sharing and best practices. You will continuously research and evaluate new testing methodologies and tools to improve overall software quality, ultimately ensuring minimal post-release defects.
What You’ll Do
Location:
Kassel, Germany
Reports to:
Director of Quality Engineering.
- You'll be working and tracking identified issues in a SCRUM-based issue tracking system.
- Develop and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts for functional, performance, and regression testing.
- Research and adopt new tools and frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Selenium, Locust, k6.io) to improve test automation capabilities.
- Partner with UI testers and QA engineers to implement realistic stress and load tests, tracking performance metrics over time.
- Collaborate with DevOps to set up and maintain test environments and integrate automation into Kubernetes workflows.
- Maintain and enhance existing Python-based test automation tooling to support ongoing product evolution.
- Develop and execute API automation tests using tools like Postman to validate API functionality and performance.
- Act as a technical resource within the QA team, supporting colleagues in implementing and troubleshooting automated testing solutions.
- Advocate for testability in system design and development processes, influencing best practices across teams.
- Ensure seamless integration of automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) for rapid and reliable software delivery.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in automated testing, ideally as a Software Developer in Test or similar role.
- Strong Python coding skills for test automation and tooling. Proficiency with test automation frameworks (e.g., Cypress, Playwright, Selenium) and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
- Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS).
- Familiarity with performance testing tools (e.g., Locust, JMeter, Gatling) and observability solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana).
- Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills in complex software environments.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences.
Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Dedrone, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways.
You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment. Dedrone is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Dedrone’s impact on the environment.
All Dedrone employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Dedrone employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work.
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