Software Developer Engineer in Test

NetApp, Inc.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 98,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud storage company in Vancouver seeks a Software Developer Engineer in Test. This role involves contributing to QA automation, ensuring high-quality software, and collaborating closely with development teams. Ideal candidates will have proficiency in Ruby, experience with REST APIs, and familiarity with Agile methodologies. The position offers a hybrid work environment and competitive compensation ranging from 98,600 to 127,600 CAD annually, along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

40 hours of paid volunteering per year

Flexible work-from-home model

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Ruby or equivalent scripting language is essential.
• Experience with REST API development and testing is important.
• Familiarity with networking concepts and AWS APIs is required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to QA automation infrastructure and lab setup.
• Support inter-dependent development and testing activities.
• Develop, implement, and execute automated software test plans.

Skills

Proficiency in Ruby or equivalent scripting language

Experience with REST API development and testing

Familiarity with networking concepts, HTTP, and AWS APIs

Knowledge of Cassandra or similar NoSQL databases

Understanding of distributed systems

Experience working in a Linux environment with containers

Familiarity with Agile methodologies, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and continuous integration

Education

Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline

1-3 years of experience in Software Engineering Testing and Automation

Job description

Job Summary

NetApp is pioneering the development of StorageGRID object storage – AWS cloud compatible software powering the exponential growth in AI data lakes. As a Software Developer Engineer in Test, this is your chance to work alongside a group of talented developers, impart your vision, and rapidly launch the latest cloud storage software. Your incredible testing and automation skills will create opportunities to contribute clean code. Naturally, you are as comfortable solving our customer’s AI data lake challenges by writing new code as you are improving productivity by refactoring. You are opinionated while flexible and know when to adopt new technologies.

We are true believers of Agile development and have been on the journey for many years. Since you maintain supreme levels of communication with your peers, we won’t inundate you with process and documentation as you work in our flexible hybrid work-from-home/office model. At NetApp Vancouver we believe work should be balanced with connection, wellness, and a little fun. You’ll find us gathering for biweekly donut and bagel mornings and celebrating a wide range of holidays from Diwali and Lunar New Year to Pie Day and National Refreshment Day. We take every opportunity to enjoy each other’s company at monthly Happy Hours with plenty of food and drinks including kombucha on tap from our in-house keg! In the summer months, we host frequent 5k runs and in the cooler weather we let our creativity spark with engaging indoor activities. Become a coffee aficionado in our espresso-fueled coffee club and give back with 40 hours of company paid volunteering!

Throughout the world, leading organizations count on NetApp to manage and store their data. From the edge of human endurance in Formula One auto racing to the edge of the universe with CERN’s Large Hadron Collider, we help our customers do things they couldn’t before—at speeds you never thought possible.

Role Overview: As a Software Developer Engineer in Test, you will work as part of the Quality and Development teams responsible for delivering an enterprise-class NetApp software product. You will leverage your development skills to contribute to both the creation and testing of software, ensuring high-quality, reliable, and innovative storage and data management products. Your role will include working closely with development to manually verify and write automated tests.

Essential Functions:

• Contribute to QA automation infrastructure and lab infrastructure assistance.
• Work on verification of systems/subsystems.
• Support inter-dependent development and testing activities.
• Develop, implement, and execute automated software test plans.
• Analyze and write test standards and procedures.
• Maintain documentation of results and work closely with development engineers in feature development and resolution of problems.
• Understand test requirements and formulate test cases.
• Set up labs and configure testbeds.
• Contribute to and/or create and develop test automation strategies.
• Investigate identified issues and drive their resolution.
• Generate test reports.

Job Requirements

• Proficiency in Ruby or equivalent scripting language.
• Experience with REST API development and testing.
• Familiarity with networking concepts, HTTP, and AWS APIs.
• Knowledge of Cassandra or similar NoSQL databases.
• Understanding of distributed systems.
• Experience working in a Linux environment with containers.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and continuous integration.

Education & Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in Software Engineering Testing and Automation
• A Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in Computer Science, or a related technical discipline; or equivalent experience is required.

Compensation:
The target salary range for this position is 98,600 - 127,600 CAD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off, various Leave options, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process.

At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.

Why NetApp?

We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunity. It starts with bringing new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively to run better - but also to innovate. We tailor our approach to the customer's unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches.

We enable a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time per year to volunteer with their favorite organizations. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family. We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. Finally, we provide financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.

If you want to help us build knowledge and solve big problems, let's talk.