Senior Software Quality Engineer - Virtualization

Job Summary

The Red Hat Linux Quality Engineering (QE) team is looking for a Senior Software Quality Engineer to join our Virtualization QE Test team. In this role you will have the opportunity to work on Red Hat's Virtualization stack technologies with a focus on Red Hat’s virtualized solution, associated system components that support the needs such as data centers and large high performance computing industries, you will develop and execute test automation against Red Hat's product offerings. To do so successfully, you will learn to be an expert in the offering architectures, how they integrate with other Red Hat solutions and the ways they are used by our customers.

Senior Quality Software Engineer - Virtualization

The Red Hat Linux Quality Engineering (QE) team is looking for a Senior Software Quality Engineer to join our Virtualization QE Test team. In this role you will have the opportunity to work on Red Hat's Virtualization stack technologies with a focus on Red Hat’s virtualized solution, associated system components that support the needs such as data centers and large high performance computing industries, you will develop and execute test automation against Red Hat's product offerings. To do so successfully, you will learn to be an expert in the offering architectures, how they integrate with other Red Hat solutions and the ways they are used by our customers.

Our engineers share their stories about working in Red Hat QE in this video: https://red.ht/QE

What you will do

• Learn Red Hat's virtualization stack and virtualization solutions

• Research, develop, and implement test automation tools and frameworks to enable a high degree of test automation

• Develop and carry out functional, integration, usability, performance, regression, or other types of tests

• Constantly learn new things and maintain an overview of current technologies

• Collaborate with software developers, support, and documentation teams

• Mentor junior team members

What you will bring

• Solid skills and background with Linux operating systems

• Solid programming/scripting skills with Python, Bash or similar

• Practical experience with CI (continuous integration) systems

• Excellent debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical skills

Nice to have

• Knowledge of realtime(RT) technologies

• Container technologies

About Red Hat

Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We're a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact.

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