Automation Testing Engineer
Description For Automation Testing Engineer
Rackspace Technology, a leading provider of expertise and managed services across major public and private cloud technologies, is seeking an experienced Automation Testing Engineer for a remote position. This role is particularly significant as the company prepares for eight upcoming software releases, marking a strategic shift from manual to automated testing processes.
The position is part of a crucial project commissioned by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to build a sovereign multi-tenant private cloud. As an Automation Testing Engineer, you'll be instrumental in enhancing testing processes to improve software quality and efficiency. The role combines technical expertise in automation testing with performance optimization and quality assurance.
Key aspects of the role include developing and maintaining automated test scripts, creating comprehensive performance test plans, and working with cutting-edge tools like Selenium, Postman, and JMeter. You'll be responsible for conducting various types of tests including load, stress, and endurance testing to ensure system stability and resilience.
The ideal candidate will bring over 5 years of experience in automation and performance testing, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. You'll work in a collaborative environment, interfacing with cross-functional teams and contributing to the continuous improvement of testing frameworks and methodologies.
This position offers the flexibility of remote work while being part of a significant project that impacts cloud infrastructure at a national level. You'll have the opportunity to work with modern technologies and tools while contributing to the development of robust, scalable cloud solutions.
The role combines technical expertise with strategic thinking, as you'll not only execute tests but also provide recommendations for system optimization and improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced testing professional looking to make a significant impact in cloud technology and infrastructure development.
Responsibilities For Automation Testing Engineer
- Develop and maintain automated test scripts
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyse requirements and design test scenarios
- Execute automated test cases and analyse results to ensure quality deliverables
- Identify and report defects, working closely with the development team for resolution
- Enhance test frameworks and tools to improve efficiency and test coverage
- Create and maintain automation and performance testing frameworks
- Develop performance test plans based on system requirements
- Define key performance objectives
- Create performance test scenarios
- Conduct load, stress, and endurance tests
- Collect and analyse performance data
- Prepare detailed reports
- Document issues and tests thoroughly
Requirements For Automation Testing Engineer
- Over 5 years of experience in automation and performance testing
- Proficient in automation tools such as Selenium, Postman, and RestAssured
- Knowledge of test automation and performance frameworks and methodologies
- Excellent communication skills
- Knowledge of testing REST APIs
- Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner
- Strong understanding of application performance principles
- Analytical skills to identify root causes of performance issues
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Familiarity with test management, defect tracking, and CI/CD integration (GitLab CI)
- Knowledge in cloud management is a plus
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