Software Test Engineer II, Python, Virtualization

Role Overview

• The Software Test Engineer II is responsible for creating and maintaining automated tests from manual test scripts and test cases
• This role works in partnership with the Engineering teams to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, and potential problems
• Provides support to the Quality Engineering teams, with a high attention to detail in a disciplined agile environment
• Researches, analyzes, and documents findings
• Tests complex API, web, and network/infrastructure based applications that reference database back-end systems
• Creates and maintains automated test cases, executes test suites, reviews and diagnoses reported bugs, and ensures overall system quality prior to a customer release
• Designs, develops, maintains, and troubleshoots automated suites of tests through continuous integration for value added feedback
• Derives testing requirements throughout the development cycle
• Reproduces, debugs, and isolates problems and verifies fixes
• Assists in creation of software artifacts including test plans, test cases, test procedures, and test reports
• Plans test schedules and/or strategies in accordance with project scope and delivery dates
• Reviews software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, and completeness and to mitigate risks
• Provides feedback and recommendations to Engineering teams on software usability and functionality
• Identifies program deviance from standards and suggests modifications to ensure compliance
• Develops and specifies standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality or release readiness
• Conducts historical analyses of test results
• Collaborates with colleagues to evaluate or diagnose problems and recommend possible solutions

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in Python programming and experience writing and maintaining automated tests using Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) frameworks (e.g. Behave)
• Solid experience with Git version control, including branching strategies, pull request workflows and managing Git submodules
• Hands-on experience integrating, executing and troubleshooting automated test suites within pipelines, specifically using Jenkins and/or GitLab Runners
• Practical experience interacting with, configuring, or managing virtualized environments, particularly VMWare ESXi
• Solid knowledge of Linux operating systems, including basic system administration and command-line usage
• Working knowledge of IP networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, routing and subnets) and an understanding of basic firewall configurations
• Ability to work independently on projects and processes with close supervision
• Broad theoretical knowledge of applicable work area
• Ability to situationally adapt and understand new technology/processes as per business requirement
• Knowledge of quality assurance methodologies
• Proven ability to develop using object-oriented programming language in automation frameworks
• Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Knowledge of basic builds and deployments
• Ability to update base level classes without causing issues
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to meet reasonable deadlines
• Strong team player with the ability to build positive and collaborative relationships
• Knowledge of programming concepts and ability to read complex manual test cases and implement new actions, fragments, and scripts

Tech Stack

• Jenkins
• Linux
• Python
• SDLC
• TCP/IP
• VMware

Benefits

• ConnectWise is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• Dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce
• Providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment