Test Engineer II

Title: Test Engineer II

Description: Job Description:
Position Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Test Engineer II to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be 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.

Key Responsibilities:
• 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.

Required Skills and Qualifications:
• Bachelors 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.

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).

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Job Overview & Requirements:
Assignment Duration:

Medium-term: 3-6 months

Work Schedule: Mon- Fri 9am to 5 pm
Work Location:
Onsite
Engagement Type: Temporary Only
Bill Rate NTE $50.80
FTE Salary Range: NA
Degree Requirement: Bachelors degree or higher + 4 to 7 years experience.
Main Responsibilities: What are the main responsibilities that your new hire will have? Manual Product Testing and Automation Scripting

Key Contributions: What are the top three contributions this new hire will make to the company within their first 90 or 120 days? Manual Product Testing and Automation Scripting
Must-Have Qualifications: What qualifications are must-haves for candidates? (e.g., X technical skills, experience with Y projects, Z certification or license)
Bachelors degree or higher
4 to 7 years experience
Testing experience in RHEL, KVM, EXSi functional validation, and performance testing, performance fine-tuning.

Software Proficiency: What software should your new hire be proficient in?
Automation scripting experience in Python is added advantageous
Required Experience Level: Mid-level to Senior-level experience

Work Environment & Requirements:
Work Environment: Onsite, Cubic, and lab surrounded.
Safety-Sensitive Functions: Does this position require the resource to perform "safety-sensitive" functions? (e.g., operating machinery, working with hazardous materials, driving, live wires, etc.) If yes, then the full drug panel drug test is requested. N/A
Lifting Requirements: NA
Safety Equipment: NA

Team Structure & Reporting:
Department Function: Unified Communication, where we develop public safety and mission-critical applications and testing.
Relationship to Other Lines of Business:
Team Structure: we have one testing resource, and a newly hired contractor will work with him. The newly hired person reports to Arulmaran Sonachalam.

Direct Reports: Will your new hire have any direct reports? No
Hiring Process & Logistics:
Time Off: Do you have any time off planned during the hiring process? If so, do you have anyone designated to conduct interviews on your behalf? No

Interview Process:
Virtual:
How many interviews will there be? 2 interviews
What types of interviews will there be? A technical assessment taken on site
Will candidates need to have their camera on? Must be on
Interview Panel: Who will be conducting the interviews? Team Members
Travel and Vehicle Usage:
Will this resource travel? No

Additional Requirements:
Security Checks: Are there any additional security checks required? No
US Citizenship: Does the position support a customer that requires the resource to be a US citizen? Must be eligible to work in the USA without sponsorship
Training: How long will the training be for this resource before they are expected to work independently? No training, Must be familiar with industry standard processes.

Optional Information:
Nice-to-Have Skills: What would be some nice-to-have skills for candidates and why? Nothing specific
Industry Experience: Is it necessary for candidates to have industry experience for this role? Why or why not? Must be familiar with industry-standard processes.

Skills:

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.