Senior Staff Software Engineer in Test

The Role

We are looking for a highly skilled SDET to join our Agile development team. In this role, you will not just test software; you will deconstruct complex features to understand their design, build robust automation frameworks, and ensure the resilience of our cloud-based backup solutions. You will work closely with developers to perform white-box and black-box testing, owning the quality of features from conception to deployment.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Operating Systems & Core Concepts:

• Proficiency in Windows and Linux OS.
• Deep understanding of Threading, Multiprocessing, and Socket Programming.
• Strong knowledge of Networking protocols and Cloud Architecture.

Programming & Scripting:

• Strong proficiency in one or more high-level languages: Python, Golang.
• Experience with SQL databases.

Testing & Tools:

• Expertise in RESTful API testing.
• Proficiency with bug and test management tools (e.g., Jira, XRay).
• Familiarity with Agile testing methodologies and quality metrics.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and debugging capabilities.

Version Control:

• Proficiency with Git or SVN.

Pluses (Nice to Have):

• Familiarity with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware).
• Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).

Key Responsibilities

• Agile Collaboration: Work closely with the development team in an Agile environment to understand functional specifications and design requirements.
• Test Planning: Independently create comprehensive feature test plans aligned with development milestones and feature completion.
• Automation Frameworks: Leverage existing automation frameworks to automate feature tests and actively augment libraries to support new functionalities.
• End-to-End Ownership: Own the complete test execution cycle for user stories, ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Testing Strategy: Perform a mix of automated, manual, white-box, and black-box testing.
• Infrastructure Management: Create, maintain, and document testbed setups and environments.
• Quality Assurance: Timely reporting, tracking, and updating of issues and test cases using management tools.
• Cross-Functional Delivery: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality benchmarks are met throughout the development lifecycle.

Qualification:

• B.Tech / B.E / M.E./ M.Tech (Computer Science) or equivalent.