Software Quality Engineer

Kodak Alaris•Rochester, NY

12h

About The Position

Kodak Alaris is a global technology company that delivers customer solutions through advanced, patented intellectual property, digital transformation, and human expertise, aiming to make businesses run faster, governments run smarter, and provide consumers with innovative solutions to preserve and enjoy memories. Kodak Moments, a leading global provider of photo products and services with over 100,000 consumer touchpoints across 30 countries, inspires consumers to bring memories to life through high-quality photo products and experiences. Kodak Moments is seeking a self-motivated Software Quality Engineer with strong automation experience to design, build, and maintain automated testing solutions for their software products. This role requires experience with Python-based automation and Postman API testing, and close collaboration with software engineers, product owners, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality software through robust, scalable automated testing. The position also involves providing leadership for automation initiatives, overseeing projects from concept through deployment, organizing and leading monthly automation strategy meetings, proactively researching and evaluating emerging automation technologies, and serving as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for automation-related needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in software quality assurance with a focus on test automation
Proficiency in Python for automation development
Experience testing APIs using REST Assured, Postman, or Python requests
Hands -on experience with: Selenium and WebDriver -based automation
Hands -on experience with: Robot Framework or Playwright for keyword -driven automation
Knowledge of scripting languages, including Bash, PowerShell, and AutoIt (or willingness to learn AutoIt)
Experience with AI -assisted testing or automation tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot)
Ability to use AI to accelerate test creation, analyze failures, or improve test coverage
Experience using Git or similar version control systems
Strong understanding of QA methodologies and software testing principles
Strong analytical, debugging, and problem -solving skills

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of pytest, unittest, or similar Python frameworks
Familiarity with JIRA or other agile project management tools
Experience with GitHub and/or ClearCase
Experience designing and executing tests on devices that accurately represent the production install fleet, including OS versions, hardware profiles, and configurations
Experience running a peer review process for SQL database reports
Linux knowledge and command -line experience
Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with cross -functional teams
Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
Ability to mentor coworkers in automation best practices

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain automated test suites using Python and related frameworks
Build and enhance web-based UI and API automation using Selenium WebDriver and Robot Framework
Create and execute automated regression and integration tests across multiple environments
Write and maintain scripts using shell scripting, Bash, Command Prompt, and PowerShell
Write and maintain scripts for Windows UI interaction and system level automation
Write and maintain scripts for web-based UI (React) interaction and system-level automation using JavaScript and Postman or an equivalent tool.
Analyze test results, troubleshoot failures, and generate clear, actionable reports
Contribute to improvements in test strategy, test coverage, and automation architecture
Help identify areas for automation to improve efficiency and productivity