<p></p><p><b>Description :</b><br/><br/>Experience : 10 to 14 Years<br/><br/>Location : Bangalore<br/><br/>Job Type : Full-time<br/><br/><b>Job Summary :</b><br/><br/>We are seeking a highly experienced and technically profound Staff Software Test Engineer with 1014 years of in-depth experience in Software Quality Engineering and Assurance.
</p><p><br/></p><p>This role demands a proven background as a top-tier individual contributor capable of testing highly complex, scalable, and reliable distributed systems, with deep expertise in storage architecture (NAS, Cloud, and protocols).
</p><p><br/></p><p>The engineer will own the complete testing lifecycle, drive test strategy, write advanced automation scripts, and provide critical, real-time troubleshooting support for complex customer issues.<br/><br/><b>Key Responsibilities :</b><br/><br/><b>Advanced Quality Engineering and Strategy :</b><br/><br/>- Lead in-depth Software Quality Engineering/Assurance work, covering both functional and non-functional aspects (e.g., performance, scalability, reliability) of highly complex products.<br/><br/>- Drive the entire quality lifecycle as a key individual contributor, ensuring the stability of distributed and high-scale software.<br/><br/>- Develop and own comprehensive test strategies and detailed test plans for major product features and architectural changes.<br/><br/>- Successfully take up a variety of roles and responsibilities typical of a dynamic start-up environment.<br/><br/><b>Storage Systems and Protocol Expertise :</b><br/><br/>- Apply a strong technology understanding of storage architecture gained from working with major vendors (e.g., Dell, NetApp, EMC, etc.).<br/><br/>- Demonstrate mandatory hands-on experience with one or more NAS, Cloud storage, and critical storage protocols like NFS, CIFS, and S3.<br/><br/>- Possess experience in one or more related system software projects, such as operating systems, file systems, and hypervisors.<br/><br/>- Maintain a good working experience in Operating Systems, Networking, Storage, and Cloud concepts.<br/><br/><b>Automation and Technical Troubleshooting :</b><br/><br/>- Demonstrate mandatory hands-on experience in Python Scripting, along with programming proficiency in Shell, Perl, and Java for developing robust automation frameworks and tools.<br/><br/>- Utilize a strong ability to troubleshoot customer issues quickly, collaborating directly with the Support team to provide on-the-spot workarounds/scripts/solutions to customers.<br/><br/>- Apply experience with Agile software development methodologies and principles to integrate testing seamlessly into the development process.<br/><br/>- Maintain the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.<br/><br/><b>Qualifications :</b><br/><br/>- Experience : Mandatory 10 to 13 years of in-depth experience in Software Quality Engineering/Assurance, focusing on functional and non-functional testing.<br/><br/>- Storage Expertise (Mandatory) : Proven understanding of storage architecture and hands-on experience with NAS, Cloud storage, and protocols (NFS, CIFS, S3).<br/><br/>- Scripting/Programming (Mandatory) : Mandatory hands-on expertise in Python Scripting, with proficiency in Shell, Perl, and Java.<br/><br/>- Systems Background : Experience with distributed systems and one or more related system software projects (operating systems, file systems, hypervisors).<br/><br/>- Education : BS /MS in Computer Science or an equivalent technical field.<br/><br/><b>Preferred Skills :</b><br/><br/>- Experience designing and implementing performance and load testing strategies for distributed storage systems.<br/><br/>- Deep knowledge of at least one major cloud provider's storage services (e.g., AWS S3, Azure Blob Storage).<br/><br/>- Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading quality initiatives across multiple scrum teams.</p><br/><p></p> (ref:hirist.tech)