Senior Software Engineer, QA

Responsibilities:

1. Lead the planning, development, and execution of comprehensive test strategies and test plans for cloud-based monitoring and observability systems

2. Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable automated test frameworks to ensure efficient and effective testing processes.

3. Mentor and guide junior QA engineers, providing technical leadership and expertise in cloud monitoring and observability practices.

4. Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and operations teams to understand requirements and provide input on design and architecture to enhance testability and observability.

5. Perform various types of testing, including functional, performance, scalability, and security testing, to identify and address potential issues proactively.

6. Conduct root cause analysis of identified defects and work closely with development teams to facilitate their resolution.

7. Continuously monitor and analyze system performance metrics, logs, and alerts to identify bottlenecks, performance issues, and areas for optimization.

8. Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in cloud monitoring and observability, and drive their adoption within the team.

9. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve the CI/CD pipeline and incorporate automated testing into the release process. 

10. Provide input on QA strategy, processes, and methodologies, and drive initiatives to enhance overall quality and efficiency.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

2. Significant experience in quality assurance/testing roles, with a strong focus on cloud-based monitoring and observability systems.

3. In-depth knowledge of cloud computing concepts, specifically related to monitoring, observability, and distributed systems.

4. Proficiency in multiple programming languages, such as Python, Java, or JavaScript, and experience with test automation frameworks like Selenium, JUnit, or pytest.

5. Strong expertise in designing and implementing comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and test cases.

6. Extensive experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and their monitoring and observability services.

7. Solid understanding of containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.

8. Familiarity with logging and monitoring tools, such as ELK Stack, Prometheus, Grafana, or Splunk.

9. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail.

10. Outstanding communication, leadership, and collaboration abilities to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

Qualifications:

1. Experience with security testing and knowledge of relevant tools and frameworks.

2. Understanding of DevOps practices and experience with CI/CD pipelines.

3. Familiarity with agile software development methodologies and participation in Agile/Scrum teams.

4. Certification in cloud platforms or related technologies (e.g., AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, Azure certifications).

Join our team as a Senior Cloud Monitoring and Observability QA Engineer, and make a significant impact on the quality and performance of our cutting-edge cloud solutions. Apply now and be part of a dynamic and innovative organization!