Software Test Automation
Introduction
We're looking for a dynamic Storage Quality Assurance and Automation Engineer to join our Agile team, focusing on the future of data storage. This isn't just a desk job; it's a pivotal role where your code guarantees product reliability and your hands-on hardware expertise keeps our complex test environments running. If you're passionate about optimizing test execution, developing scalable automation frameworks, and diagnosing deep-seated product and script failures across enterprise storage systems, this is your opportunity to own the quality pipeline from the server room floor to the final release.
Your role and responsibilities
We are seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient Storage Quality Assurance and Automation Engineer to join our fast-paced, Agile development team. In this critical role, you will be the champion of product quality, owning the validation lifecycle from initial setup to final sign-off for our cutting-edge storage solutions.
Core Responsibilities
• Hands-On Test Execution: Lead comprehensive test execution over our storage products (e.g., flash arrays, high-capacity systems, or cloud storage solutions), performing functional, performance, scalability, and regression testing to ensure product robustness and reliability.
• Automation Development and Enhancement: Drive efficiency by designing, developing, and deploying robust automation scripts to integrate new product features into our existing automation framework. You will also be responsible for the enhancement and maintenance of current scripts and libraries, ensuring our automation suite remains effective and scalable.
• Troubleshooting and Debugging: Quickly and effectively troubleshoot product failures found during testing as well as diagnose and resolve script failures within the automation framework. This requires deep technical curiosity and problem-solving skills.
• Lab Management and Environment Setup: Take ownership of the physical test infrastructure. This involves working in the lab with hands-on hardware to set up, configure, fix, maintain, and troubleshoot complex test environments, including data storage units, servers, and network switches.
• Defect Management and Collaboration: Actively raise new product defects found during testing with clear and actionable details. You will closely work with development teams to verify fixes and ensure the highest standards of quality are met under the Agile methodology.
• Stakeholder Communication: Provide accurate and timely status updates to stakeholders on testing progress, identified risks, ensuring full transparency throughout the product lifecycle.
Required education
Bachelor's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
• Scripting skills: proven skills or experience in at least one relevant language (e.g., Python, Bash, Perl)
• Linux Command Line: Basic familiarity with Linux CLI is essential for navigating files, viewing logs, executing commands, and interacting with test environments.
• Technical Aptitude: A basic understanding of computer hardware, servers, and networking concepts. Exposure to data storage concepts (e.g., file systems, disk arrays) is a plus.
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• Debugging Mindset: Eagerness to dive deep into technical problems and excellent logical reasoning skills for troubleshooting and problem diagnosis.
• Hands-On Mentality: Comfort with and interest in performing hands-on tasks with physical hardware in a lab setting.
• Collaboration: Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and readiness to work collaboratively within an Agile world wide team structure
• Education: A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
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