Senior Member of technical Staff - QA - MSP
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The Opportunity
Nutanix has built an enterprise-ready, unified cloud platform with its market leading HCI (hyperconverged infrastructure) solution as the foundation. We are now in the journey of making the path to hybrid multicloud easier for our customers. Nutanix wants to continue our journey in cloud native space where possibilities are immense. The Microservices platform team is developing a best of breed container orchestration platform with Kubernetes and many more CNCF projects that will be instrumental in building the data centers of the future.
We are looking for the very best in Test Engineering that can ensure that the products delivered are of excellent quality. Our team is tasked with test planning, test scenario design, and test case development to assess and improve the overall quality of our products. The role encompasses influencing product design by leveraging the broad knowledge of the product portfolio 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.
Engineering / R&D at Nutanix
As a Senior MTS QA for the Microservices Platform (MSP) at Nutanix, you will be instrumental in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of Nutanix's cutting-edge microservices-based solutions. You will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and executing robust test strategies to validate the functionality and scalability of Nutanix's MSP. Collaborating closely with development teams, architects, and product managers, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of Nutanix's MSP, ensuring it meets the highest standards of quality and reliability.
Your Role
1 Test Planning and Strategy:
- Collaborate with product management and development teams to understand the requirements and technical specifications of Nutanix's Microservices Platform.
- Design comprehensive test plans and strategies tailored to the microservices architecture, ensuring thorough coverage of functional and non-functional requirements.
- Identify and prioritize test scenarios, use cases, and acceptance criteria for testing microservices-based solutions.
2 Test Execution and Automation:
- Execute manual and automated tests to validate the functionality, performance, and scalability of microservices across Nutanix's MSP.
- Develop and maintain automated test suites using industry-standard tools and frameworks for continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD).
- Conduct regression testing, integration testing, and performance testing to identify and address defects and performance bottlenecks.
3 Microservices Architecture Expertise:
- Gain a deep understanding of the microservices architecture employed by Nutanix's MSP, including containerization, orchestration, and service mesh technologies.
- Analyze microservices interactions and dependencies to design effective test strategies that cover end-to-end scenarios and integration points.
- Collaborate with development teams to ensure adherence to microservices best practices and architectural principles.
4 Continuous Improvement:
- Continuously assess and improve test processes, methodologies, and tools to enhance efficiency, scalability, and effectiveness.
- Propose and implement innovative approaches to automate testing of microservices-based solutions, improving release velocity and product quality.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to microservices testing and quality assurance.
5 Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with development teams, architects, and product managers to understand the design and implementation of microservices and their dependencies.
- Participate in cross-functional discussions to provide input on testability, scalability, and performance considerations during the design and development phases.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide timely updates on testing progress, results, and any identified risks or issues.
What You Will Bring
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Proven experience (typically 8+ years) in software quality assurance, with a focus on testing microservices-based solutions.
- Strong understanding of microservices architecture, containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and related concepts.
- Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks tools, and Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python/Perl/C/C++/Java (Python preferred).
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (e.g., Git), and continuous testing practices.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, agile environment.
- Prior experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps practices is desirable.
About the Team
About Your Manager:
You'll be reporting to our Technical Director, who has been with Nutanix since 2014. They bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the team, always supportive and eager to see their team members succeed.
What The Team Says:
Our team offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with talented teams, and contribute to the success of innovative solutions driving the future of IT infrastructure. You'll have the chance to learn and grow while making a real impact on the industry.
How We Work:
We offer a remote work environment, allowing you the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home. We do have in-person team meetings twice a week for collaboration and team building. This hybrid approach allows for both autonomy and team connection.
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