Software Development Engineer - Test (Server)

Software Development Engineer - Test (Server)

Mountain View, United States | Posted on 09/09/2024

TITLE: Software Development Engineer - Test (Server)

POSITION TYPE: Full Time (W2)

LOCATION: Mountain View, CA

ABOUT WorldLink:

WorldLink is a rapidly growing information technology company at the forefront of the tech transformation. From custom software development to cloud hosting, from big data to cognitive computing, we help companies harness and leverage today’s most cutting-edge digital technologies to create value and grow.

Collaborative. Respectful. Work hard, play hard. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at WorldLink. We embrace a culture of experimentation and constantly strive for improvement and learning.

We take pride in our employees and their future with continued growth and career advancement. We put TEAM first. We are a competitive group that likes to win. We're grounded by humility and driven by ambition. We're passionate, and we love tough problems and new challenges. If you are passionate about what you do and having fun while doing it; tired of rigid and strict work environments and would like to work in a non-bureaucratic startup cultural environment, WorldLink may be the place for you.

We are looking for a Software Development Engineer - Test (Server) who will be responsible for designing test cases, automating and performing test execution for Knox Products including requirement gathering, design analysis, and test case review. The ideal candidate is E2E Full Stack QA with expertise in BE API Automation & validation. Will also be expected to have knowledge of Testing concepts, client-server Applications, and Android Testing.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Build maintainable, high quality and effective automated tests for Backend APIs ensuring comprehensive test coverage.
• Understand the business requirements, create & execute test cases covering E2E scenarios.
• Dive deep into design/architecture alongside requirements to design cases and create test strategies for RESTful APIs and gRPC.
• Strategies, implement and integrate new APIs and maintain older APIs with GHA (GitHub Action).
• Defect debugging, logging and defect tracking until bug closure.
• Design, implement and maintain robust test automation frameworks, tools, and services.
• Responsible for designing, implementing and supporting performance testing systems and strategies.
• Takes ownership/responsibility for the product quality during monthly releases.
• Co-ordinate with program management, developers, and QA leads.
• Help in building an engineering culture that enables quality in all software features across Knox services.

Required Experience and Education:

• 3-8 years overall QA experience with at least 3 years of Server API automation/performance engineering experience and 1 year of Android application test experience.
• Must have experience in building and maintaining Rest Assured framework from scratch.
• Excellent understanding of RESTful APIs and related concepts.
• Experience with continuous integration and deployment tools (GitHub Actions/Jenkins/CircleCI).
• Hands-on experience in development and maintenance of automation frameworks.
• Excellent understanding of QA methodologies and QA process.

Necessary Skills and Attributes:

• Self-motivated individual with the ability to thrive in a team-based or independent environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organization skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Limited supervision and the exercise of discretion.
• Strong coding skills in Java and Python.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by contract employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the contract employee is occasionally required to stand, clean, crawl, kneel, sit, sort, hold, squat, stoop, stand, twist the body, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs or ladders and scaffolding, talk or hear, and lift up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include the ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye. Operate a computer keyboard and view a video display terminal between 50% - 95% of work time, including prolonged periods of time. Requires considerable (90%+) work utilizing high visual acuity/detail, numeric/character distinction, and moderate hand/finger dexterity.

Performs work under time schedules and stress which are normally periodic or cyclical, including time-sensitive deadlines, intellectual challenges, some language barriers, and project management deadlines. May require working additional time beyond normal schedule and periodic travel.

WHAT we’ll bring:

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-competitive benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• Medical Plans
• Vision Plan
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness/ Accident/ Hospital Indemnity/ Identity Theft Protection
• 401(k)

WHAT you should know:

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. WorldLink is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All employment at WorldLink is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We endeavor to continue our footprint as a diverse organization by highlighting opportunities for all people. WorldLink considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, (including pregnancy and gender identity), age, national origin, political affiliation, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. People with disabilities who need assistance with any part of the application process should contact us.

This job description is designed to cover the main responsibilities and duties of the role but is not designed to be a comprehensive list of all.

Salary/Pay Range: $50.00-$78.00/hr (Depending on experience)