Senior Software Quality Engineer

Job Summary:
 

The Red Hat OpenShift AI (RHOAI) team is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Quality Engineer to join a group of passionate professionals developing innovative AI products. This role demands technical expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to hit the ground running. Our mission is to create a powerful platform and community to help enterprise customers accelerate business success using AI. This is a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of hybrid cloud MLOps platforms, contribute to the development of RHOAI products, and actively engage in open-source communities at the forefront of AI evolution.
 

As a Senior Quality Engineer, you will be an integral part of the development team, contributing to the design, development, testing, security, and release of new capabilities. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Management and Software Development Engineers, to gain a comprehensive understanding of features, customer use cases, and technical implementations. In this role, you will lead the development of automated tests, identify and address issues, and collaborate closely with developers to enhance the quality of our products. Success in this position requires a proactive approach, strong problem-solving abilities, and keen attention to detail.

What you will do

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of automated testing for new features and solutions for applications written in Go and Python.

• Perform manual testing when necessary to identify and document defects, ensuring complete coverage of new and existing features.

• Collaborate closely with software developers to understand system architecture, identify testing requirements, and integrate quality practices into the development process.

• Drive innovation in the MLOps domain by actively participating in upstream communities.

• Ensure non-functional requirements such as security, performance, and maintainability are consistently tested and met.

• Work with CI/CD pipelines to integrate automated tests, ensuring seamless delivery of high-quality code to production.

• Analyze test results, debug issues, and work with engineering teams to resolve defects efficiently.

• Maintain clear and effective communication with stakeholders and team members, ensuring proper visibility of quality efforts.

• Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for tests, test cases, and testing procedures.

• Participate in code reviews to ensure test coverage and quality standards.

• Stay updated on emerging testing tools, technologies, and best practices, bringing innovation to the testing process.

• Represent RHOAI in external engagements, including industry events, customer meetings, and open-source communities.

• Mentor and guide fellow quality engineers to support their growth and development.

What you will bring

• Proficiency in at least one programming language between Python or Go

• Experience testing applications developed in Go, Python, or other programming languages.

• Hands-on experience with automated testing frameworks in the context of back-end services and web apps (e.g.: Robot Framework, PyTest, Selenium or similar)

• Understanding of CI/CD practices and experience working with tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar.

• Strong background in Kubernetes, OpenShift, or other cloud-native technologies.

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

• Ability to quickly learn new tools and technologies and guide others in their use.

• Proficiency with source code management tools like Git.

• Innovative mindset with a passion for technology.

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with an eye for detail.

• Ability to work autonomously and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Background in open-source projects or contributions to upstream communities.

The following will be considered a plus:

• While a Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science or a related discipline is valued, we prioritize practical experience and technical prowess

• Understanding of how Open Source and Free Software communities work

• Experience with development for public cloud services (AWS, GCE, Azure)

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