Software (Test Automation) Engineer

Job Description/Skills

Essential Functions:

  • Develop, write and test high quality code
  • Troubleshoot and debug code
  • Develop tools, libraries, and scripts to facilitate automated test execution
  • Contribute to feature definition and design
  • Have fun while being challenged and learning something new every day

Requirements:

  • Exposure in virtualization technologies
  • Experience with hypervisor administration such as KVM and ESX
  • Deep expertise and hands on experience with development in Perl and Python
  • Work collaboratively within a team of other engineers and have strong influencing and leadership skills
  • Proven abilities in the following disciplines: software testing, test case writing, automated script development and process improvement
  • Strong aptitude for learning new technologies
  • Strong understanding of concepts related to computer architecture, data structures and standard programming practices
  • Work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation.
  • Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Manage multiple priorities and tasks in a dynamic work environment

Responsibility:

  • Responsible for a mix of structured and unstructured tasks
  • Apply attained experiences and knowledge in solving routine to moderately complex problems
  • Perform software development and testing within the Software group in problem solving and design efforts
  • Work within agile project teams, continuously releasing application software
  • Responsible for ensuring the timely and high-quality release of product

Interaction:

  • Interact primarily with direct manager and the technical team on assigned projects. There may be communication with employees in other functions within the business unit as required.
  • General direction is provided on routine work and detailed direction is provided on new projects and assignments. There will be on-going reviews of activities and priorities.
  • Participate as an important contributor to team projects

Education

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.

Education and experience:

  • We are seeking candidates that have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems or an equivalent degree.
  • Passion for writing or testing high quality code
  • Broad knowledge of computer science fundamentals

 

 

To apply for this job email your details to andrea@hiredemand.com

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