Senior Software Test and Integration Engineer

The Kardex Group is one of the world’s leading providers of automated storage and retrieval solutions. As a global AutoStore partner, Kardex delivers highly automated storage and order fulfilment solutions for customers across a wide range of industries. For our growing AutoStore business, we are looking for a Senior Software Test and Integration Engineer based in Lisbon, Portugal (Office near Parque das Nações / Oriente). We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Test & Integration Engineer to strengthen our WES Software EMEA team. This role combines software testing, integration, 2nd‑level support, and technical leadership. You will ensure the quality of our WES/WAF software, lead complex customer integration projects, and act as a technical escalation point within our 24/7 support team. You will work closely with Software Consultants, Project Leaders, and Developers across EMEA and play a key role in stabilizing and improving our highly customized warehouse execution software. Your tasks Testing
- Develop and execute test plans for functional, performance, security, and regression testing.
- Identify, document, and track defects; collaborate with Development to resolve issues.
- Define test strategy, best practices, and mentor junior test engineers.
- Ensure test runs and results are delivered within agreed timelines. Software Integration
- Integrate WES software with customer systems (ERP, WMS, PLC/controls).
- Configure interfaces and commission software onsite with project teams.
- Train customers on system usage and operational workflows.
- Maintain system documentation and ensure plant know‑how is up to date.
- Lead complex integration projects and act as technical escalation point. 2nd‑Level Support
- Handle escalated incidents in a 24/7 support rotation (6‑person team).
- Troubleshoot issues, analyze root causes, and collaborate with Development on bug fixes.
- Ensure clear documentation and handover between shifts.
- Mentor junior colleagues during support shifts. Technical Leadership
- Plan resources and create shift schedules for the support team.
- Ensure knowledge sharing, documentation quality, and onboarding of new team members.
- Drive continuous improvement and challenge existing processes where needed.

Your profile
- Technical degree in Software Engineering or related field.
- 5–7 years experience in testing and integrating web/WES/WCS applications.
- Proven experience leading complex integration projects.
- Strong SQL and database experience ( SQL Server, PostgreSQL ).
- Hands‑on experience with Selenium, Appium, TestLink.
- Experience with Azure DevOps, JIRA, or similar agile tools.
- Solid background in 2nd/3rd‑level support in a 24/7 environment.
- Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
- Willingness to travel (~10% EMEA).
- Willingness to work in a 24/7 shift/on‑call rotation. Key Competencies
- Entrepreneurial mindset and motivation to build a new support structure.
- Ability to mentor and coach junior colleagues.
- Strong stakeholder communication across cultures.
- Self‑driven, structured, and quality‑focused.
- Curious, proactive, and willing to challenge the “why”.

We offer
- Long-term prospects: A secure job in a fast-growing, international company with exciting development opportunities and interesting and varied tasks in a future‑orientedenvironment
- Valuable support :Great teamspirit,elaborateonboardinganda wide range of training opportunities in our own academy attheBellheimsiteaswell as an Employee Assistance Program (Lyra)
- Tangible added value : Flexible

working hours
, annual vacation on behalf of the respective country regulations
- Visible

benefits:
Attractive salary, companypensionplanandcapital-forming benefits
- depending on location
- Attractive extras: Corporatebenefits,companyandteam events