Test Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Test Engineer II to join our dynamic team.

Responsible for designing, developing, and executing comprehensive test plans to ensure the quality and stability of our virtualization infrastructure.

You will work closely with development and operations teams to identify and resolve defects, optimize performance, and maintain a robust and reliable virtualized environment.

Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases.

Ensure the quality and stability of virtualization infrastructure using Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) KVM virtualization technologies.

Collaborate with development and operations teams to identify, diagnose, and resolve defects.

Optimize performance and maintain a robust and reliable virtualized environment.

Conduct thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved and perform thorough documentation of test plans and results.

Participate in design and code reviews to ensure high-quality software.

Develop and maintain automated test scripts.

Proactively identify, document, and mitigate risks to the virtualized environment.

Continuously improve testing methodologies and procedures to enhance the quality and scalability of our test practices.

Manual Product Testing and Automation Scripting

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

4 to 7 years of relevant experience in a Test Engineer role.

Proficient in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and KVM virtualization.

Strong understanding of virtualization concepts and technologies.

Experience with automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, Ansible).

Knowledge of networking principles and configurations.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Testing experience in RHEL, KVM, EXSi functional validation, and performance testing, performance fine-tuning.

Must be familiar with industry-standard processes.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI / CD) practices.

Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Puppet, Chef).

Knowledge of cloud computing platforms (e.g., OpenStack, VMware).

Familiarity with other virtualization technologies (e.g., Xen, VMware).

Benefits :

Healthcare Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan : The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus : Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.