Senior Software QA Engineer

SUSE

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Senior Software QA Engineer

Job Description

Set and maintain quality standards for company products through the use of systematic processes. Develops, modifies, and executes software test strategies, plans and suites. Analyzes and writes test standards and procedures. Maintains documentation of test results to assist in debugging and modification of software. Analyzes test results to ensure existing functionality and recommends corrective action. May develop tools and environments to automate test execution. Consults with development engineers in resolution of problems.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement automated test cases for new and existing features, as well as reported bugs.
  • Validate implemented features and resolved bugs while expanding test coverage.
  • Serve as a QA captain on a rotating basis, collaborating with the release captain to ensure release quality.
  • Automate test case execution in an observable, automated manner.
  • Contribute to design reviews.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to identify and validate issues.
  • Facilitate cross-team collaboration to enhance feature quality, increase test coverage, and share QA knowledge.

Education and Experience Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.
  • 8+ years of experience in QA automation, testing system software on Linux or distributed systems.
  • Enthusiasm for tackling diverse technological challenges—ready to learn, resolve, and grow.
  • A proactive “can-do” attitude to drive impactful change.
  • Hands-on approach to problem-solving and execution.
  • An automation mindset, committed to streamlining processes for improved productivity.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with internal or external teams.
  • Energetic and passionate about emerging QA technologies.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Basic proficiency in Go programming language for writing or modifying test cases or frameworks.(e.g Ginkgo/Gomega)
  • Experience testing Kubernetes-based or containerized applications would be an added advantage
  • Software testing methodology, including writing and execution of test plans, debugging, and testing scripts and tools..
  • Experience with QA testing lifecycles.
  • Knowledge of testing methodologies.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD methodologies.
  • Proven ability to collaborate with engineering teams on issue validation.
  • Experience with Agile development practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to share technical knowledge effectively.
  • Experience working remotely with teams across multiple time zones.
  • Success in addressing technical debt and enhancing test case development productivity.
  • Knowledge of system-level software, virtualization, software-defined storage/networking, and distributed systems.
  • Experience using solutions based on Kubernetes or similar platforms

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We empower you to be bold, driving your career to create the future you want. We celebrate and reward your achievements.

SUSE is a dynamic environment that is evolving rapidly, thus requiring agility, strong entrepreneurship and an open mind.

This is a compelling opportunity for the right person to join us as we continue to scale and prosper.

If you’re a big thinker, obsessed by execution and thrive in a dynamic environment in which you can tangibly create a lasting legacy, then please apply now!

We give you the freedom to be yourself. You will work in a global community of unique individuals – like you – with different backgrounds, talents, skills and perspectives. A truly open community where everyone is welcome, has a voice and is encouraged to reach their full potential regardless of age, gender, race, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristics.

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