QA Engineer III

Data Direct Networks; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly Competitive Vacation Plans

Paid Holidays

Bonus Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision

Paid Leave Programs

Anniversary and Recognition Awards

Job summary

Data Direct Networks seeks a Senior Software Engineer specialized in Test Automation to strengthen the quality engineering efforts for Infinia, DDN’s large-scale distributed data platform. This on-site role in Pune requires hands-on skills in building automation, validating distributed components, and collaborating with DevOps and QA teams to improve test coverage.

You will design and execute system tests, develop automation frameworks with Python and Pytest, and drive performance and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development with testing focus in Python.
• Hands-on with test automation frameworks (pytest/unittest/ Robot Framework).
• Experience delivering test automation features in fast-paced environments.
• Understanding of distributed storage systems testing challenges.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute system tests for distributed components such as scheduling, memory, I/O paths.
• Design, implement, and maintain automated test cases using Python and Pytest.
• Analyze logs and metrics to identify performance and reliability issues.
• Collaborate with developers, QA, and DevOps to validate fixes and features.
• Document test plans, results, and automation workflows.

Skills

Python

Test automation

CI/CD

Linux

Docker

Tools

Pytest

unittest

Robot Framework

Job description

We are seeking a hands‑on and motivated Senior Software Engineer specializing in Test Automation to contribute to the quality engineering efforts for Infinia, DDN’s large-scale distributed data platform.

In this role, you will work on validating distributed system components by developing test strategies, building automation, and executing performance and reliability tests. You will collaborate closely with development, QA, and DevOps teams to ensure high product quality and continuous improvement in test coverage and processes.

This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys problem‑solving, automation, and working on complex systems at scale.

Location

Full time

On-site

Key Responsibilities

Quality Engineering & System Validation

Develop and execute system test plans for distributed system components such as scheduling, memory, I/O paths, and platform services.

Validate system functionality, data consistency, and multi‑tenant behavior under different scenarios.

Assist in identifying gaps in test coverage and contribute to improving validation strategies.

Automation Frameworks & Tooling

Design, develop, and maintain automated test cases using tools such as Python and Pytest.

Contribute to existing automation frameworks and improve test reliability and efficiency.

Explore and introduce new tools to improve automation efficiency.

Performance, Reliability & Scale Testing

Execute performance and scalability tests to evaluate system throughput, latency, and stability.

Help analyze system behavior using logs, metrics, and monitoring tools to identify issues.

Support debugging and troubleshooting of defects found during testing.

Work closely with developers and QA team members to understand features and validate functionality.

Participate in feature discussions and provide inputs from a testability and quality perspective.

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to reproduce issues and verify fixes.

Documentation & Reporting

Document test cases, test results, and automation workflows.

Maintain clear records of defects, test coverage, and validation reports.

Contribute to improving QA processes and best practices.

Required Qualifications

5+ years of software development experience with strong proficiency in Python for test automation.

Hands‑on experience with test automation frameworks (pytest, unittest, Robot Framework, or similar).

Demonstrated ability to own and deliver test automation features in fast‑paced environments.

Understanding of distributed storage systems testing challenges and solutions.

Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and automated testing integration.

Advanced Linux skills including networking, filesystems, and block storage.

Familiarity with containerized testing environments and Docker.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience validating large‑scale data platforms, storage engines, or distributed scheduling systems.

Experience working on data platforms, storage systems, or backend infrastructure systems.

Familiarity with observability tools (e.g., Grafana, Prometheus).

Knowledge of API testing tools and methodologies (REST, GraphQL).

ISTQB certification or equivalent knowledge is a plus.

Benefits

• Highly Competitive Vacation Plans
• Paid Holidays
• Bonus Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Paid Leave Programs
• Anniversary and Recognition Awards