Overview

Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) role at XenServer. The Lead SDET will work with the XenServer (XS) System Quality team to define and implement automated and manual test strategies for both new and existing XenServer features. The role requires extensive object-oriented Python experience.

About XenServer

XenServer is a commercial virtualization platform based on the open-source Xen hypervisor. XenServer powers everything from government organizations, multi-thousand seat virtual desktop deployments, and large-scale clouds.

What we are looking for

You are a strategic and technically proficient leader with a passion for quality assurance. You enjoy mentoring others, driving process improvements, and solving complex technical challenges. You possess strong communication and organizational skills and have a proven track record of leading successful testing initiatives. You have a deep understanding of the software development lifecycle, advanced knowledge of operating systems and virtualization, and are highly skilled in object-oriented Python. You are experienced in agile environments, version control, and have a strong grasp of networking protocols and enterprise-grade storage solutions. You are comfortable working across Linux and Windows environments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies, plans, and frameworks for XenServer.
• Design, develop, and maintain advanced automated and manual test scripts using Python.
• Maintenance and functional enhancements of automated test assets.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure code quality within the team.
• Collaborate with cross functional development teams to deliver bug fixes and new features.
• Drive requirement analysis and ensure testability of requirements.
• Measure, monitor and report on test progress, product quality, test results and test progress.
• Analyze and triage test failures to identify root causes and collaborate with development teams on resolutions.
• Identify and report critical defects and ensure timely resolution.
• Drive standards and best practices in QA and testing and contribute to process improvements.
• Champion the adoption of new testing tools and technologies.
• Manage test environments and infrastructure.

Required Experience / Skills

• Computer Science Degree or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• 5+ years of programming experience in object oriented Python.
• In-depth knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Expert understanding of functional, non-functional, regression, and performance testing methodologies.
• Solid understanding of networking protocols.
• Experience working with enterprise-class SAN/NAS (e.g., iSCSI, NFS, FC) storage solutions.
• Proven ability to drive test strategy and planning.
• A passion for the subject matter and the curiosity to search out and try new things as well as seek new challenges.
• Quick learner, comfortable with unfamiliar technologies and programming languages, and able to learn as you go.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to engage with all levels of management.
• Exposure to performance testing and benchmarking, including test design and analysis of performance data to identify bottlenecks and regressions.
• CI/CD and related infrastructure/toolsets (e.g., Jenkins, virtual machines).
• Experience or interest in cloud technologies such as Microsoft Azure.
• Experience leading and managing test automation frameworks.

About Us

Cloud Software Group is one of the world’s largest cloud solution providers, serving more than 100 million users worldwide. We value passion for technology, courage to take risks, and empower our team to learn, dream, and build the future of work. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with applicable laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, genetic carrier status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, military service, protected veteran status, political activity or affiliation, or other protected classifications. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during any part of the application process, please email AskHR@cloud.com for assistance.