Software QA Engineer (Scalability/performance testing)

Ciena Corporation; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Software QA Engineer to enhance scalability and performance testing. This role involves executing both manual and automated tests, developing automation for various use cases, and collaborating with developers. Ideal candidates will have proven proficiency in frontend and backend testing tools along with solid experience in containerization and CI/CD frameworks, primarily in a dynamic and flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in frontend testing frameworks like Protractor, Jasmine, Cucumber, and Webdriver.io.
• Expertise in backend testing automation tools such as Postman/Newman and Jasmine.
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools like Jenkins and TeamCity.

Responsibilities

• Write and execute manual and automated tests while creating frameworks and delivering detailed reports.
• Collaborate with developers to clarify feature requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Perform diverse testing types including functional, regression, smoke, integration, and load testing.

Skills

Frontend testing frameworks

Backend testing automation tools

Load testing tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tools

Operational expertise in Unix

Version control systems

Databases

TestRail

Tools

Postman/Newman

JMeter

Git

Jenkins

Job description

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