Senior Software Engineer in Test

Hiring Entity: Renovo Automation, a Subsidiary of Accurant International

Location: Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid)

Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $80,000-$110,000

Position Description

The Senior Software Engineer in Test is responsible for design and development of our quality process and test automation initiatives driving resilient, performant and scalable solutions in the energy space.

In this role, you will combine deep software engineering skills with a rigorous approach to quality.  You will architect, build and evolve test automation frameworks and pipelines that enable fast, reliable releases.  Partner with developers, product management and drive quality-by-design, reducing cycle time and raising the bar on reliability, security and performance across our services.

Job Responsibilities

• Architect & Build Test Automation: Design robust, maintainable automation frameworks using modern languages and tools.  Establish patterns for test data generation, mocks/stubs and environment parity.
• Lead & Collaborate: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including company leadership, product management, and other developers, to turn requirements into repeatable business driven testing.
• Quality Gates & Analytics: Implement quality gates based on quantifiable metrics including defect escape rate, test reliability, and coverage of meaningful layers.  Make quality visible to engineering leaders.
• Mentor & Influence: Coach engineers on testability, design-for-quality and clean code practices while leading test strategy on complex initiatives.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered.
• 2-5 years of experience in software testing with a demonstrated focus on test automation or quality engineering at scale.
• Proficiency in One or More Languages: Rust, JavaScript, Python, C++
• Preferred/Plus:
• Solid Understanding of Cloud-Native Architectures (Microservices, Event-Driven, Messaging)
• Experience with Containerized Deployment Patterns
• Experience with BDD
• Experience with Feature Flags and Progressive Delivery
• Power Industry Experience
• Effective Competency in One or More of:
• UI Automation
• API/Service Testing
• Back-End/Service Automation
• Performance Testing

About Us

Renovo Automation develops practical software solutions for electric utilities and critical infrastructure operators. Our products focus on reliable operations, secure communications, and modern grid integration, helping customers manage complex systems with confidence.  Renovo Automation proudly operates as part of the Accurant International portfolio of companies.  

Accurant International offers innovative solutions to tackle pressing climate and energy technology challenges through our portfolio companies. Our investments in fields ranging from renewable energy, smart grid systems, electric vehicles, optimizing energy usage in buildings, and other areas has allowed our alliance to lead the way in transforming various fields.

Culture

Privately owned, friendly and family-oriented company with growth and advancement opportunities and learning new advanced technologies. We are a customer focused and employee centered organization. Innovation is the core of our business philosophy.

It is the policy of Renovo Automation not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Competitive 401(k) Match – Up to 6%
• Performance Based Bonus
• Potential Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off, Holidays and Other Paid Leave