Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (Python Automation)

Nutanix•San Jose, CA

7d•$148,000 - $296,400•Hybrid

About The Position

Nutanix is a global leader in cloud software and a pioneer in hyperconverged infrastructure solutions, making computing invisible anywhere. Companies around the world use Nutanix software to leverage a single platform to manage any app, at any location, at any scale, across their private, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. Our Test team is tasked with test planning, test scenario design, test case development, and test automation suite development to assess and improve the overall quality of our products. The role encompasses influencing product design by leveraging the wide knowledge of the product portfolio, continuous improvement using a keen eye for system performance, scalability aspects, and ensuring that a quality-first mindset is instituted within our development practices. Also, automation of complex tests that mimic customer environments and workloads to ensure performance and scalability baselines. At Nutanix, you will join the Prod Integration & System Testing QA team. Our team is located across different regions, yet we collaborate seamlessly to achieve our shared goals. The team culture at Nutanix is truly special, with a focus on transparency, trust, and continuous learning. Our core values of being Hungry, Humble, and Honest with Heart guide our actions and interactions, fostering a supportive and innovative work environment. You will report to the Senior Manager of Engineering, who will help you excel in your role. The work setup at Nutanix is hybrid, requiring employees to be in the office for 3 days a week, promoting a balance between collaborative in-person work and remote flexibility. This setup allows for team bonding and knowledge sharing while also respecting individual preferences for remote work. At Nutanix, there are no significant travel requirements for this position, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional results in your role without the added stress of frequent travel. Our team's focus is on fostering a strong and efficient working environment where everyone can thrive and grow. NKP - https://www.nutanix.com/products/kubernetes-management-platform Prism - https://www.nutanix.com/products/prism

Requirements

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related stream is required.
Must have 8+ years of experience.
Experience in a testbed environment brings up the Scale, System, and Performance Testing.
Experience in distributed systems / Kubernetes / Docker/microservices is a must.
Strong programming experience for Test Automation with Python language is a must.
Experience in debugging and troubleshooting system-related issues like CPU, Memory, Network, and Storage.
Experience in using an equivalent framework for debugging.
Hands-on experience with testing tools like Postman and JMeter.
Experience in test case automation, regression execution, system testing, performance testing, and integration testing.
Experience in developing clean, maintainable automated tests for REST API and server components.
Experience in writing and debugging automation tests for complex enterprise software.
Experience in testing any cloud-based applications.
Experience in working/troubleshooting in a Linux environment

Nice To Haves

CKA or CKAD certification is a plus
Understanding of APIs & Cloud Infrastructures services is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate the System and performance of the NKP product and its integration with Prism Central services.
Develop test automation framework(s) using Python.
Implement required API, CLI, and GUI interfaces of the NKP product using Python and simulate end-to-end workflow test cases according to defined requirements for Functional and non-functional, such as stress, scale, and Performance testing.
Lead end-to-end product qualification for Imp-assigned features
Execute both manual and automated tests to ensure the precision and dependability of infrastructure services.
Engage in effective collaboration with cross-functional teams, including developers and QAs of service teams, to grasp requirements and gather scenarios, and then simulate via a mock service approach.
Identify, document, and track defects until resolution, upholding software quality and integrity.
Measure Product quality in terms of stress, scalability, high availability, and usability of the product features