Software Quality Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; San Juan (PR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Software Quality Engineer to help design, automate, and scale cloud-native QA. You will work with engineering and product teams to drive end-to-end quality, focusing on test automation, performance, and security across cloud platforms.

The role emphasizes mentoring, cross-team collaboration, and shaping the testing strategy within a dynamic, cloud-centric environment.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of hands-on QA experience, including test automation framework design.
• Non-functional testing (scale, reliability, performance, security).
• Strong coding in Python; Pytest and Playwright experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, automate, and execute system-level test cases focused on scale, reliability, security, and performance
• Contribute to and influence the test automation strategy; evaluate and integrate new tools to improve efficiency and coverage
• Collaborate closely with product, development, support, and platform engineering teams to ensure full lifecycle quality coverage
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to QA engineers and partners across teams
• Contribute to design reviews with a QA lens to ensure testability and risk mitigation.

Skills

QA experience

Python

Playwright

Automation frameworks

Cloud platforms

Docker

Kubernetes

REST APIs

Linux/VM

CI/CD

Git/Gitlab

Jenkins

Education

BS/MS degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

Pytest

Playwright

Git/Gitlab

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Who We Are

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description

We’re reimagining how cloud technology powers the world. As part of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, we develop innovative cloud platform capabilities that empower partners and customers with scalable, flexible hardware and software solutions — all delivered as a service.

Join us to help build intelligent, cloud-native platforms that perform at scale — wherever the data lives

You’ll work with a high-energy team of engineers and product thinkers who value curiosity, collaboration, and impact.

Make a Mark in Cloud QA Innovation

We are looking for a Software Quality Engineer to contribute to test architecture and automation strategy for our cloud platform. This role is ideal for a senior QA professional who thrives in dynamic, complex environments and wants to shape the future of quality in cloud-native services.

What You’ll Do

• Design, automate, and execute system-level test cases focused on scale, reliability, security, and performance
• Contribute to and influence the test automation strategy; evaluate and integrate new tools to improve efficiency and coverage
• Collaborate closely with product, development, support, and platform engineering teams to ensure full lifecycle quality coverage
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to QA engineers and partners across teams
• Contribute to design reviews with a QA lens to ensure testability and risk mitigation.

Technical Expertise

• 5-8 years of hands-on QA experience, including:
  • Designing and building test automation frameworks
  • Non-functional testing (scale, reliability, performance, security)
• Strong coding skills in Python; experience with Pytest and Playwright
• Deep understanding of:
  • Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Microservices, Containers (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Infrastructure & Data Center management
  • Linux/VM environments, Storage, Compute, Networking
  • REST APIs, JSON, SQL/NoSQL
  • Experience with virtualization technologies like KVM, VMware
  • Familiarity with performance and load testing tools
  • Exposure to cloud-native testing challenges in private cloud environments

Leadership & Collaboration

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Proven experience mentoring junior team members and driving cross-functional collaboration

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of complete SDLC and experience in software testing methodology, tools, developing test strategy, test planning and test execution.
• Strong automation background to be able to own automation strategy and tools required to build a test framework.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Self-motivated with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in programming in Python & Playwright.
• Experience in the following areas/technologies:
  • Docker, Containerization, Kubernetes
  • CI/CD, Git/Gitlab, Jenkins
  • LINUX/VM environments
  • Pytest Python,
  • Storage / Compute / Networking background
  • KVM / Vmware

Additional Skills

Cloud Architectures, Cross Domain Knowledge, Design Thinking, Development Fundamentals, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Microservices Fluency, Full Stack Development, Release Management, Security-First Mindset, User Experience (UX)

Education

• BS/MS degree in Science or Engineering from a recognized and accredited university/college.

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here. Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

What We Can Offer You

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

Job

Engineering

Job Level

TCP_03

Equal Employment Opportunity

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together.

EEO Protected

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.

HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.