Software Test Engineer

Calix India; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Calix India is seeking a Software Test Engineer to design and implement comprehensive test frameworks, including automated and manual testing across cloud-native services. You will work with REST APIs, data pipelines, and microservices, ensuring robust test coverage and quality.

The role requires strong Python/GoLang coding, test automation, and DevOps mindset. Collaborate with product and development teams to translate requirements into effective test plans, and contribute to CI/CD improvements

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience as a test engineer with focus on both manual and automated testing.
• 3+ years of programming experience in Python, GoLang or similar.
• 4+ years of experience in Automated Testing Frameworks, Selenium, Rest APIs using PyTest/ROBOT.
• Knowledge of micro-services-based API and load testing tools.
• Experience in Cloud ecosystems like GCP/AWS/Azure is must.
• Experience with big data technologies like Hadoop, Spark, etc.
• Exposure to Kubernetes, Docker, ElasticSearch, Kibana, Grafana, Prometheus.
• Experience with databases like Postgres, Redis, S3, Kafka, etc.
• Leadership in architecture, design, development and operations of testing frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced test suites using object-oriented methodologies and implement test strategies across platforms and languages.
• Design, implement and execute functional and automation test suites; write backend integration tests and REST API tests.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into test cases and ensure test coverage.
• Document procedures for CI/CD, process control, and testing improvements.
• Develop new test frameworks for data pipeline validation and streaming data processing.
• Lead test architecture and guide QA activities across environments.

Skills

Python/GoLang

Automation testing

API testing

Test strategy design

CI/CD understanding

Bug tracking

Education

Bachelor's/Master in CS/EE or related

Tools

Selenium

PyTest

Robot Framework

Jira

TestRail

XRay

Jenkins

Bamboo

ArgoCD

Azkaban

Docker

Kubernetes

ElasticSearch

Kibana

Grafana

Prometheus

Kafka

Redis

Postgres

PrestoDB

Alluxio

Spark

S3

NLB

Job description

Calix provides the cloud, software platforms, systems and services required for communications service providers to simplify their businesses, excite their subscribers and grow their value.

It's an exciting time to join Calix and we're looking for a Software Test Engineer.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Bring high energy, effectiveness at managing relationships (up, down, across), and ability to roll-up your sleeves to get the job done.
• Design and develop advanced test suites using object-oriented methodologies. Implement and execute test strategies on all supported platforms and languages to help improve overall quality and test code coverage.
• Design, implement and execute both functional and Automation test suites. Write backend integration tests and tests for RESTful APIs.Interact with stakeholders to gather insights and translate technical concepts
• Document procedures for process control, process improvement, testing and CI/CD.
• Develop new test frameworks for data pipeline validation and streaming data processing.
• Ability to identify risks and errors in applications and tools
• Work collaboratively with development and the QA team to identify test cases and suites best suited for automation
• Design and develop integration, regression, and stress tests using industry standard tools.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and Developers to understand requirements and translate them into test cases.
• Good knowledge of Web/UI testing.

Qualifications:

• BS/MS degree in CS, EE, or related field.
• 3-7 years of experience as a test engineer with focus on both manual and automated testing.
• 3+ years of experience and deep understanding of programming in Python, GoLang or other languages.
• 4+ years of experience in Automated Testing Framework, Selenium, Rest APIs using PyTest/ROBOT.
• Working knowledge of micro-services-based API and load testing tools.
• Experience working in a Cloud Ecosystem like GCP/AWS/Azure is must.
• Experience in big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, or similar.
• Good exposure of Kubernetes, Docker, Elastic Search, Kibana, Grafana, Prometheus.
• Experience of NLB, S3, Kafka, Redis, Postgres, PrestoDB, Alluxio, Spark jobs, etc.
• Proven track record in leading the architecture, design, development and operations of enterprise scale testing frameworks, processes, methodologies for diverse environments, solutions, and products.
• Proficiency in QA methodologies, software testing principles, concepts, verification/validation techniques, and test management.
• Excellent analytical, research, documentation, project planning and implementation skills.
• Knowledge of behaviour driven development and test-driven development.
• Experience with Dev Ops Pipeline (CI and CD), Bamboo/Jenkins/ArgoCD/Azkaban.
• Ability to adapt and willingness to learn new technologies and techniques.
• Effectively lead and manage change within their area of responsibility as well as across the business.
• Experience using various bug tracking tools such as Jira, and test management tools such as TestRail or XRay.
• Telecom Experience is a plus.

Location:

• India – (Flexible hybrid work model - work from Bangalore office for 20 days in a quarter)