Automation-Focused Software Engineer (Python)

Red Hat; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Red Hat Global Engineering is seeking an Associate Software Engineer who blends testing with development to design, automate, and improve real-world customer workflows in test environments.

You will implement Python-based tests, build automated suites, and contribute to our testing framework within a fast-paced agile setting, collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality software.

Qualifications

• Experience with Python development and test automation.
• Familiarity with Linux/UNIX environments.
• Experience with Git or similar source control.
• Interest in testing and understanding internal systems.
• Clear written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain test environments and automated test suites.
• Develop Python-based test cases and understand product functionality.
• Ensure quality of existing features and assess planned feature quality.
• Contribute to test automation framework and tooling.
• Document and report test results, issues, and status promptly.
• Collaborate with other teams in a fast-paced agile environment.

Skills

Python experience

Linux/UNIX

Git

Testing mindset

Communication

Team coordination

English proficiency

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS/Azure

CI/CD (Jenkins/GitLab CI)

Open source experience

Job description

Red Hat Global Engineering is seeking an Associate Software Engineer who blends testing with development to design, automate, and improve real-world customer workflows in test environments.

You will implement Python-based tests, build automated suites, and contribute to our testing framework within a fast-paced agile setting, collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality software.