Position: Expert Automation QA Engineer
Company: Ciklum
Category: QA Automation
Experience required: 5y
English level: upper

Ciklum is looking for an Expert Automation QA Engineer to join our team full-time in Ukraine.

About the role:

As a Expert Automation QA Engineer, you will become a part of a cross-functional development team working for Our Client: VastData. You will be working with existing automation tests and also will be writing new. This role also includes creating test plans and cooperation with the client's Infrastructure and DevOps team. Our client works on Python language, but if you have experience with any other OOP language and are ready to switch to Python we would love you to join the team. 

Project description:

VAST Data is a technology company that focuses on data storage, specifically flash memory. Founded in 2016, VAST Data has a headquarter based in the US and we are working directly with R&D which is based in Israel.

We are looking for innovative, talented, and hard-working people to join our fast-growing team.

Our client is open to your ideas for better implementation and better solutions.

You will work in an environment where collaborating on ideas, questioning assumptions, and rethinking the nature of the problem is as fundamental as the air they breathe.  

Their team thrives in an informal and collaborative environment where team members are encouraged to grow beyond the confines of their job description or role.

 Technology Stack:

Python 3.9, the code is running inside a container over Linux environment
API, HTTP, NFS, SMB, S3
AWS
NAS Storage, Networking,  Virtualization, Containerization, Docker
Git
Responsibilities
Back-end development to meet customer’s business needs and implement components according to modern software development environment (cloud-based platforms, microservice architecture, etc.)
Taking part in the decision-making process in design application architecture, solution development, architecture and code review
Develop and review feature design documents and provide inputs/update to specifications for the solution
Design and implement a set of various types of tests (unit, integration, functional, etc)
Proactive position in solution development, processes improvements
Working in an international distributed team in an Agile environment
Communicate with PMs, engineers, Architects, QA and other colleagues and stakeholders
Delivering the product roadmap and plannings
To use high coding standards, software best practices and write highly testable, automatable and performant code over the whole SDLC

Requirements
7+ years of experience in development of product testing, manufacturing, automation tools. Python or ready to swith to Python from other OOP language
Proven backend testing experience
Experience with Linux
Experience with Clouds
Knowledge of File Systems (NAS) / Block-level Storage / Databases / Storage networking protocols
Experience in analyzing large and diverse systems, understanding of QA processes and procedures
Background in developing test automation infrastructure and/or automating tests on a combination of Linux and Windows servers
Deep understanding of Computer systems / Operating systems (Unix, Linux, Windows)
Demonstrated testing experience (Test Definition & Execution) in the following fields: Integration, Performance, Stress
Upper-Intermediate level of English

Desirable
Experience with shell scripting: Python, Bash
B.Sc./B.A. degree in computer science, engineering or related discipline
Experience with virtualization, networking, or storage technologies
Experience with tools like Jenkins and Git
Personal skills
 Supervise others or make decisions which impact the work assigned to individuals or phases of projects
Demonstrate effective communication skills
Think out of the box
Take ownership and responsibility through involvement in decision-making
Perform a range of work, sometimes complex and non-routine

What's in it for you
Care: your mental and physical health is our priority. We ensure comprehensive company-paid medical insurance, Mental Health programs, as well as financial and legal consultations
Tailored education path: boost your skills and knowledge with our regular internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy licence, language courses and company-paid certifications
Growth environment: share your experience and level up your expertise with a community of skilled professionals, locally and globally
Flexibility: choose how you want to work – a 100% remote or on-sight in our offices. Own your schedule – you are the one to decide when to start your working day. Just don’t miss your regular team stand-up
Opportunities: we value our specialists and always find the best options for them. Our Internal Mobility Program helps change a project if needed to help you grow, excel professionally and fulfil your potential
Global impact: work on large-scale projects that redefine industries with international and fast-growing clients
Welcoming environment: feel empowered with a friendly team, open-door policy, informal atmosphere within the company and regular team-building events