Join our innovative team at CloudLinux OS as a Lead SDET/QA Automation Engineer, where your passion for Python will be at the heart of everything you do. If you live and breathe Python, this is the perfect role for you. You'll have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects that are redefining enterprise cybersecurity. As a Lead SDET/QA Automation Engineer, you'll not only drive our cutting-edge initiatives but also advance your career through our dynamic leadership programs and challenging assignments. If you're ready to take your expertise to the next level, CloudLinux is where you belong.
CloudLinux OS, our flagship product, runs on more than 50,000 production servers today, powering over 40 million websites, and is recognized as the best OS for security and efficiency in a shared hosting environment. CloudLinux OS increases server density and enhances security, thus reducing operating costs, decreasing churn rates, and increasing profitability.
Check out our website for more information about our CLOS Product https://www.cloudlinux.com/
Key Responsibilities
Test Management and Execution:
- Pre-check all test builds before release and monitor the pass rate of tests after nightly runs
- Experience with setting up of test system for the project independently from scratch
- Unify test approaches for all teams in the department
- Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive test plans, scenarios, and cases
- Oversee all aspects of quality assurance, including establishing metrics and developing new tools and processes to achieve quality goals.
- Diagnose and isolate issues, implementing techniques to stabilize the test system
- Develop new automated test scenarios using Python and maintain continuous test execution in Jenkins
DevOps and Infrastructure:
- Perform DevOps duties as necessary to reformat and stabilize the test infrastructure
- Maintain and modify test environments and configurations; create new environments to meet client requirements or reproduce issues
- Expand test automation within the frameworks of continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD)
Collaboration and Communication:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality product releases
- Serve as the key contact for all QA release activities, coordinating QA resources internally and externally
- Prepare documentation detailing all aspects of the product environment
Process Improvement:
- Establish and refine formal QA processes, ensuring adherence to industry best practices
- Continuously improve and enhance testing processes and methodologies
Requirements
To thrive in this role, we are looking for someone who has:
- Extensive knowledge of Python programming, including object-oriented design
- 3+ years of experience in QA Automation beyond just UI and/or API automation
- 6+ years of overall experience in QA
- Confident experience with Jenkins, including creating scripted and declarative pipelines
- Proficiency with Linux and command-line interfaces (CLI) is essential
- Strong shell scripting skills and hands-on experience with automated testing tools
- Deep understanding of CI/CD systems, tools, and methodologies
- Solid grasp of DevOps principles and their application in automation engineering
- Experience with Agile/Scrum development processes
It would be great if you also have:
- Experience with Ansible, Docker, and SQL
- Familiarity with C/C++/PHP/JavaScript (as source tests may involve various languages)
- Experience with performance and security testing
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with peers and at all management levels
- Ability to work effectively in culturally diverse teams
- Proficiency in English at an intermediate level or higher
Personal Qualities:
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain a positive attitude
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Leadership skills for effective QA team management
- Critical thinking and commitment to high-quality standards
- High level of initiative and ability to work independently while being a team player
- Adaptability to a fast-changing agile environment
Benefits
What's in it for you?
- A focus on professional development
- Interesting and challenging projects
- Fully remote work with flexible working hours, that allows you to schedule your day and work from any location worldwide
- Paid 24 days of vacation per year, 10 days of national holidays, and unlimited sick leaves
- Compensation for private medical insurance
- Co-working and gym/sports reimbursement
- Budget for education
- The opportunity to receive a reward for the most innovative idea that the company can patent
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