Red Hat Global Engineering is looking for an Associate Software Engineer who is intrigued by how things work and constantly looks for ways to make them better. In this role, you will not just be a tester, you will also be a developer who designs, automates, and finds creative ways to solve potential problems. You'll be required to interpret test requirements from customer use cases and develop innovative automated solutions for the testing of real-world customer workflows in test environments.
Primary Job Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain test environments and automated test suites
- Develop test cases in Python and maintain a thorough understanding of the functionality of our offerings
- Ensure continued quality of existing features and assess the quality of newly developed and planned features a products strategic direction
- Contribute to our test automation framework
- Contribute to test tooling projects related to deploying test environments and infrastructure, automating test pipelines, reporting test results, etc.
- Deliver clear status for testing areas in a timely manner
- Explore, Identify and document new bugs clearly and accurately
- Work in a fast-paced agile environment
- Work with other teams internally
Required Skills
- Python experience
- Experience with Linux or UNIX systems
- Experience with Git or other source control technologies
- Interest in testing and investigating how things work internally
- Ability to coordinate and help others solve difficult problems
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to work on a fast-paced project
The following is considered a plus:
- Understanding of container technologies like Docker or Kubernetes, any cloud (Aws/Azure/GCE) knowledge.
- Configuration management, e.g., Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, Chef, or Puppet, experience
- Experience with continuous integration (CI) or CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Travis and creating test pipelines
- Experience using or participating in open source projects
Pay Transparency
Red Hat determines compensation based on several factors including but not limited to job location, experience, applicable skills and training, external market value, and internal pay equity. Annual salary is one component of Red Hat’s compensation package. This position may also be eligible for bonus, commission, and/or equity. For positions with Remote-US locations, the actual salary range for the position may differ based on location but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience.
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.
Benefits
● Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
● Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
● Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
● Retirement 401(k) with employer match
● Paid time off and holidays
● Paid parental leave plans for all new parents
● Leave benefits including disability, paid family medical leave, and paid military leave
● Additional benefits including employee stock purchase plan, family planning reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!
Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, permanent associates at Red Hat located in the United States.
Inclusion at Red Hat
Red Hat’s culture is built on the open source principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion, where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. When this is realized, it empowers people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to come together to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and drive innovation. Our aspiration is that everyone experiences this culture with equal opportunity and access, and that all voices are not only heard but also celebrated. We hope you will join our celebration, and we welcome and encourage applicants from all the beautiful dimensions that compose our global village.
Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO)
Red Hat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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