Software Test Engineer
Role Overview
As our Software Test Engineer, you’ll play an important role in ensuring the quality and reliability of the eShepherd platform.
You’ll design, execute and maintain test plans across backend services, APIs, frontend interfaces, and device-related features. Working closely with Software Engineers, Product, UX/UI, Data and DevOps specialists, you’ll help validate new functionality, identify issues early and support the continuous delivery of high-quality releases.
This is a practical role combining manual testing, test automation, and continuous improvement. You’ll have the freedom to investigate complex problems, improve testing processes, and help build quality into every stage of the development lifecycle.
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About the Role
As our Software Test Engineer, you’ll play an important role in ensuring the quality and reliability of the eShepherd platform.
You’ll design, execute and maintain test plans across backend services, APIs, frontend interfaces, and device-related features. Working closely with Software Engineers, Product, UX/UI, Data and DevOps specialists, you’ll help validate new functionality, identify issues early and support the continuous delivery of high-quality releases.
This is a practical role combining manual testing, test automation, and continuous improvement. You’ll have the freedom to investigate complex problems, improve testing processes, and help build quality into every stage of the development lifecycle.
What You’ll Be Doing
Designing and executing test plans across web, API and device-based features
Performing functional, regression, integration and end-to-end testing
Developing and maintaining automated test scripts and supporting CI/CD testing practices
Identifying, documenting and validating defects to support high-quality releases
Collaborating with Product, Engineering and DevOps teams to improve quality across the platform
Using monitoring and observability tools to investigate system behaviour and troubleshoot issues
Contributing to continuous improvement of testing tools, processes and automation
Who You Are
- You’re an analytical and curious Test Engineer who enjoys getting into the detail, asking the right questions and uncovering issues before they reach customers.
- You’re comfortable working in a fast-moving environment where priorities can change, information may not always be complete, and taking initiative is valued. You work well independently but enjoy collaborating with others to solve complex problems and deliver better outcomes.
- You’ll bring:
- Experience in software testing, including designing and executing test cases
- Experience with functional, integration and end-to-end testing methodologies
- Exposure to test automation tools such as Cypress, JUnit or similar
- Programming or scripting experience in JavaScript, Java, Python or comparable languages
- Experience working with APIs and CI/CD environments
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams
- A proactive mindset with strong attention to detail and ownership
- Experience with some of the following would be an advantage:
- AWS or cloud-native environments
- Cypress, JavaScript, Java or Python
- Docker, Kubernetes or microservices
- IoT, connected devices or AgTech products
- Why Join eShepherdTM?
- This is an opportunity to work on innovative technology that is helping shape the future of livestock farming.
- You’ll join a collaborative team working across software, hardware, data, product and agriculture, with the opportunity to influence how quality is built into a growing global platform. You’ll enjoy the energy and ownership of a scaling technology business, supported by Gallagher’s experience, resources and global reach.
- If you enjoy solving complex problems, improving how software is tested and building technology that makes a practical difference, we’d love to hear from you.
- Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the role may be filled before the closing date.
Why Join eShepherdTM?
This is an opportunity to work on innovative technology that is helping shape the future of livestock farming.
You’ll join a collaborative team working across software, hardware, data, product and agriculture, with the opportunity to influence how quality is built into a growing global platform. You’ll enjoy the energy and ownership of a scaling technology business, supported by Gallagher’s experience, resources and global reach.
If you enjoy solving complex problems, improving how software is tested and building technology that makes a practical difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the role may be filled before the closing date.
About Gallagher Animal Management
New Zealand family-owned technology manufacturer supplying animal-management and integrated security systems to farmers, businesses, and public organizations.
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