Software Engineer in Test III ( Automation Testing, Virtualization ))

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Job Description Summary:

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced SDET III to join our QA engineering team. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in automation, deep domain knowledge in storage systems, and hands-on experience with virtualization technologies. This role also requires familiarity with modern AI-driven testing approaches to improve test efficiency, coverage, and quality.

 Job Overview:  

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable and robust automation frameworks using Java-script or Python
Build and execute automated test suites for complex distributed systems
Validate functionality, performance, and reliability of storage and virtualization platforms
Collaborate with development, DevOps, and product teams to ensure high-quality releases
Identify gaps in test coverage and implement solutions to improve quality metrics
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and integrate automated tests into build workflows
Debug complex issues across system layers (application, storage, infrastructure)

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Required Skills & Experience

Minimum 5+ years of experience in QA Automation / SDET role
Strong hands-on experience with Virtualization Technologies (e.g., VMs, hypervisors, containerization)
Solid understanding of Storage Domain concepts:
SAN, NAS, RAID, file systems
Data replication, backup & recovery
Experience or exposure to IBM Power Systems is highly preferred
   (e.g., familiarity with IBM Power Systems architecture and ecosystem)
Proficiency in Javascript or Python for test automation
Experience working with modern automation frameworks (e.g., TestNG, PyTest, Selenium, REST API testing tools)
Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills

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AI & Modern QA Expectations

Practical understanding of AI/ML-assisted testing tools and workflows
Experience using AI for:
Test case generation and optimization
Intelligent test data creation
Flaky test detection and self-healing automation
Familiarity with tools/platforms like:
GitHub Copilot or similar AI coding assistants
AI-powered test platforms (e.g., test optimization tools, anomaly detection systems)
Ability to integrate AI-driven insights into existing QA processes to improve efficiency and coverage
Awareness of prompt engineering basics for test design and debugging

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Good to Have

Experience with performance and load testing
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Exposure to container orchestration tools like Kubernetes
Understanding of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.)

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Soft Skills

Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently and take ownership
Mentoring junior QA engineers and driving best practices
Proactive approach to quality and continuous improvemen

• Job Family Group: Engineering 

• Job Family: Software & Quality Assurance Engineering 

• Job Profile Name: Software Engineer III 

• Employee Type: Individual Contributor  

• Job Level: P3 (Career) 

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Rocket Software Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Rocket Software Inc. is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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