Software Engineer in Test III (Automation Testing, Virtualization)

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and robust automation frameworks using Java-script or Python
• Build and execute automated test suites for complex distributed systems
• Validate functionality, performance, and reliability of storage and virtualization platforms
• Collaborate with development, DevOps, and product teams to ensure high-quality releases
• Identify gaps in test coverage and implement solutions to improve quality metrics
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and integrate automated tests into build workflows
• Debug complex issues across system layers (application, storage, infrastructure)
• Required Skills & Experience
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in QA Automation / SDET role
• Strong hands-on experience with Virtualization Technologies (e.g., VMs, hypervisors, containerization)
• Solid understanding of Storage Domain concepts:
• SAN, NAS, RAID, file systems
• Data replication, backup & recovery
• Experience or exposure to IBM Power Systems is highly preferred (e.g., familiarity with IBM Power Systems architecture and ecosystem)
• Proficiency in Javascript or Python for test automation
• Experience working with modern automation frameworks (e.g., TestNG, PyTest, Selenium, REST API testing tools)
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• AI & Modern QA Expectations
• Practical understanding of AI/ML-assisted testing tools and workflows
• Experience using AI for:
• Test case generation and optimization
• Intelligent test data creation
• Flaky test detection and self-healing automation
• Familiarity with tools/platforms like:
• GitHub Copilot or similar AI coding assistants
• AI-powered test platforms (e.g., test optimization tools, anomaly detection systems)
• Ability to integrate AI-driven insights into existing QA processes to improve efficiency and coverage
• Awareness of prompt engineering basics for test design and debugging
• Good to Have
• Experience with performance and load testing
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Exposure to container orchestration tools like Kubernetes
• Understanding of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.)
• Soft Skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership
• Mentoring junior QA engineers and driving best practices
• Proactive approach to quality and continuous improvement
• Job Family Group: Engineering
• Job Family: Software & Quality Assurance Engineering
• Job Profile Name: Software Engineer III
• Employee Type: Individual Contributor
• Job Level: P3 (Career)
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• If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Additional Information

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! Job Description Summary: We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced SDET III to join our QA engineering team. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in automation, deep domain knowledge in storage systems, and hands-on experience with virtualization technologies. This role also requires familiarity with modern AI-driven testing approaches to improve test efficiency, coverage, and quality.

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