Sr. QA engineer

SA TECHNOLOGIES; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Principal Quality Engineer to join their Santa Clara team. The role focuses on developing a comprehensive QA strategy for the EMC Data Computing Appliance, requiring strong experience with testing distributed appliances and Big Data applications. A solid understanding of Linux, along with skills in test automation using perl or python, is essential. Strong communication abilities are key, as the candidate will collaborate across teams to drive innovative testing solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with testing cluster distributed type appliances.
• Familiarity with Big Data applications.
• In depth knowledge of Linux required.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive QA Strategies for the DCA.
• Drive innovative testing solutions for functionality and performance.
• Conduct root cause analysis across software applications.

Skills

Testing cluster distributed appliances

Big Data applications

Linux

Hadoop

Test automation (perl, python)

Networking and security concepts

Communication skills

Tools

Linux

VMWare

Xen

Job description

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Job Description

Duration: 6 Months+

Rate: Open

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Immediate opportunity for a talented Principal Quality Engineer to join a team of software professionals developing the revolutionary EMC “Data Computing Appliance” (DCA), based on the massive scale parallel database and information-processing platform.

Job Duties

• Collaborate effectively with Product Development, Product Management, Performance Engineering, and other Global Test organizations in developing a comprehensive QA Strategy for the DCA
• Develop and drive innovative testing solutions that meet market and business needs with respect to functionality, performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Perform effective root cause analysis to narrow down the problem area, across the various software applications and components of the appliance such as servers, storage, switches, etc.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Strong experience with testing cluster distributed type of appliances such as NetApp, EMC VNX, Oracle Big Data Appliance.
• Experience in Big Data application.
• Red Hat – security updates.
• In depth knowledge of Linux.
• Experience in Hadoop and virtualization technologies such as VMWare and Xen will be a plus.
• Strong QA experience in functional, fault tolerant and system level testing.
• General understanding of networking, security and Disaster Recovery.
• Test automation experience using perl and/or python.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) including ability to write clear and concise test design documents.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, in a fast paced environment with little guidance.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.