Senior Software Test Engineer

HireTalent; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HireTalent is seeking a passionate Senior Software Test Engineer to help deliver platform products. You will collaborate with System Testing, Component teams, TechOps, and Architects to drive the end-to-end digital journey of our customers.

The role emphasizes building and owning the test automation framework in Python, performing full-stack integration testing within CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring quality in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• 8 years experience designing, implementing, and executing test automation for integration, performance, and scalability testing.
• Strong knowledge of software quality testing principles, practices, and patterns.
• Experience with public clouds such as Microsoft Azure or AWS.
• 6 years experience with Python and Pytest.
• Experience with REST API testing.
• Knowledge of Linux and Windows environments.
• Experience with CI/CD.
• Experience in Agile development processes.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Committed to self-development to stay current with trends.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute automation tests using Python and Pytest.
• Take ownership of the testing automation framework and improve its capabilities.
• Create and execute test plans and test case automation for testing our software platform, and ensure quality is not compromised.
• Perform full-stack integration testing within our CI/CD pipelines.
• Work with component teams to resolve identified issues.
• Perform performance, stress, and scalability testing using our Test Automation tools.
• Identify defects, assess risks, and track until resolution.
• Ensure best practices are followed in a dynamic Agile development setting.

Skills

Test automation

Python

Pytest

REST API testing

CI/CD

Agile development

Linux/Windows

Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS)

Communication

Time management

Self-development

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Dynatrace

GitHub Actions

Postman

Kafka (Producers/Consumers)

Job description

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Senior Software Test Engineer to help us deliver platform products. As a member of the team, you will work closely with System Testing team members, Component teams, TechOps, and Architects. In this role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with other specialists across the company to drive the end-to-end digital journey of our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute automation tests using Python and Pytest.
• Take ownership of the testing automation framework and improve its capabilities.
• Create and execute test plans and test case automation for testing our software platform, and ensure quality is not compromised.
• Perform full-stack integration testing within our continuous integration/ continuous testing/ continuous deployment pipelines.
• Work with the component teams to resolve identified issues.
• Perform performance, stress, and Scalability testing using our Test Automation tools.
• Identify defects, assess the risks, and track until resolution.
• Ensure best practices are followed while being responsive in a dynamic and iterative Agile development setting.

Qualifications/Skills Required:

• 8-year experience designing, implementing, and executing test automation for integration, performance, and scalability testing.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of software quality testing principles, practices, and patterns.
• Working experience with public clouds such as Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services.
• 6-year experience with Python and Pytest.
• Experience with REST API testing.
• Knowledge and expertise with Microsoft computing environments in Linux and Windows.
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD).
• Experience working within an Agile development process.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Self-development skills to stay up to date with fast-changing trends.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.

Qualifications/Skills Desired:

• Experience using Dynatrace.
• Experience working with GitHub Actions to build CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with the Postman test framework.
• Hands-on experience testing stream processing services such as Kafka Consumers and Producers to publish and subscribe to Kafka topics.
• Knowledge of AI in testing.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.