Senior Linux QA Engineer

Broadcom

118d • $108,000 - $172,800

About The Position

Are you a passionate IT professional ensuring top-notch software quality and driving innovation? We are seeking a dynamic Senior Linux QA Engineer to join our R&D team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for formulating a robust QA strategy, enhancing code coverage, collaborating with product QAs, and leading initiatives to elevate engineering excellence. If you thrive in a fast-paced Agile environment and have a passion for continuous improvement, this role is tailor-made for you!

Requirements

• Experience with Linux systems, preferably one or both x86 and s390x architectures.
• Linux security, OpenSSL, and certificate management.
• Knowledge of performing security scans using tools like Blackduck and Coverity.
• Knowledge and related product expertise in CI/CD methodologies using automation tools like Ansible, Jenkins, Python, Git, Groovy, Artifactory, etc.
• Knowledge of Cloud technologies especially around Cloud Storage (on or off z/OS) is a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker or Podman, and tools related to automating the deployment and management of containerized applications.
• Linux performance monitoring and tools.
• An understanding of Linux Hardware and virtual machine configurations using hypervisors.
• Additional experience in one or more of the following open systems languages: JAVA, C, Metal C, and Python.
• Open to learning new technologies and languages, following new trends, and continuous innovation.
• Build great user interfaces and experiences with our in-house component library, used by all Broadcom’s Mainframe software products, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive QA strategy that aligns with our product vision and business goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define quality standards, best practices, and testing methodologies.
• Identify areas for process improvement; drive initiatives to enhance QA efficiency and effectiveness.
• Analyze source code to identify gaps in test coverage and increase coverage in product features and modules that may be prone to defects.
• Champion the adoption of code coverage tools and techniques to ensure thorough testing.
• Collaborate with other product QAs to share knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned.
• Lead by example, fostering a culture of quality and continuous learning within the QA team.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide them in their professional growth.
• Drive the establishment and optimization of robust CI/CD pipelines.
• Advocate for a test-first approach, ensuring that automated tests are integral to the development process.
• Collaborate with internal and central engineering teams to streamline our testing, packaging, and building process.
• Take the lead in engineering excellence initiatives, promoting best practices, code quality, and technical debt reduction.
• Encourage innovation and experimentation within the QA team.
• Contribute to retrospectives and actively address impediments to team productivity.
• Work as part of a self-directed Agile team, taking ownership of assigned work and sharing accountability for delivering high quality results.
• Collaborate with Product Management during backlog refinement sessions.
• Estimate features, identify risks, and contribute to achievable Program Increment (PI) objectives.
• Foster cross-team coordination by identifying dependencies and capturing local backlog items.
• Actively participate in team planning and contributing to team goals.
• Volunteer for and commit to delivering stories and tasks within the sprint.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans.
• 401(K) participation including company matching.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees