Software Engineer in Test - Early Career

Nutanix is a company focused on delivering high-quality products, and they are seeking an Early Career Software Engineer in Test to join their System Test team. The role involves conducting manual and automated testing, developing test frameworks in Python, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product reliability and performance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct manual testing for assigned features to ensure functionality and usability
• Develop and execute automated tests using Python based on manually tested features
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and tools in Python
• Collaborate with the development team to analyze and resolve root causes of product failures
• Triage failures and report issues in test automation code or the product
• Engage in test design activities, creating test cases that mimic customer scenarios
• Utilize version control systems to manage code and test scripts effectively
• Enhance existing automation frameworks to increase efficiency and reduce maintenance efforts

Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science
• Up to 3 years of experience in software testing or automation roles
• Proficiency in Python for test automation and scripting
• Strong debugging capabilities and solid understanding of object-oriented design principles
• Experience with system software such as storage solutions, file systems, databases, operating systems, hypervisors, and networking components
• Familiarity with platforms like VMware, Hyper-V, and KVM
• Familiarity with version control systems such as GIT, build management tools and continuous integration tools such as Jenkins
• Ability to develop custom scripts and tools to aid development and troubleshooting
• Basic understanding of HTTP/S, JavaScript, and JSON
• Familiarity with disaster recovery and backup technologies is a plus
• Familiarity with Generative AI tools and their application in test automation, code generation, and quality engineering workflows is a plus

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus
• Restricted stock units
• Discretionary awards
• A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave)

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