QA Engineer

Philips; Genova; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A health technology company is seeking a skilled Backend QA Engineer in Liguria, Italy. The role involves designing and executing test plans, validating database systems, and developing automation scripts. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of QA experience, especially in backend and infrastructure testing, and strong skills in API testing and automation using Python. Join us to enhance quality in healthcare technology.

Competenze

• 5+ years of QA experience focused on backend and infrastructure testing.
• Hands-on expertise with Oracle Database installation and Data Guard.
• Strong automation experience with Python and PyTest.

Mansioni

• Design, execute, and maintain test plans and test cases.
• Validate database deployments and disaster recovery mechanisms.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python.

Conoscenze

QA experience

Oracle Database

API testing

SQL skills

Python and PyTest

VMware vCenter/vSphere

Communication skills

Strumenti

Postman

F5 load balancer

Citrix NetScaler

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Job Title: Backend QA Engineer

We are looking for a highly skilled Backend QA Engineer with deep experience in database systems, virtualization environments, and automation frameworks. The ideal candidate will bring both technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills, ensuring high-quality delivery of backend systems in complex infrastructures.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and maintain test plans and test cases for backend systems.
• Validate database deployments, replication, RAC clusters, and disaster recovery mechanisms.
• Set up and manage test environments using VMware vCenter/vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V.
• Perform API testing using Postman.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python and PyTest.
• Test and validate backend integrations with F5 and Citrix NetScaler load balancers.
• Collaborate closely with developers, DBAs, and infrastructure teams to ensure product quality.
• Document test results, defects, and provide clear communication to stakeholders.

You\'re a right fit if

• 5+ years of QA experience, with a strong focus on backend and infrastructure testing.
• Proven hands-on expertise with Oracle Database installation, RAC (Real Application Clusters), and Data Guard.
• Practical experience with VMware vCenter/vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V.
• Experience working with F5 and/or Citrix NetScaler load balancers.
• Strong SQL skills (queries, indexing, replication validation, performance analysis).
• Proven experience with API testing using Postman.
• Strong automation experience with Python and PyTest.
• Understanding of high-availability and disaster recovery testing methodologies.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Strong team player with proven communication and collaboration skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting abilities across databases, networks, and virtualized environments.

Nice to Have

• Experience with performance and load testing tools.
• Experience with AWS and its services.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools.

How to apply

Please submit your CV in English.

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week.

About Philips

We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won\'t stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help the lives of others.

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