Are you data-driven?  We at NetApp believe in the transformative power of data – to expand customer touchpoints, to foster greater innovation, and to optimize operations.  We are designed for simplicity, optimized to protect, created to embrace future opportunity, and open to enrich choice.  We are the data authority for hybrid cloud, and we are helping our customers realize the full potential of their data.

We’ve built a Data Fabric for a data-driven world – to simplify and integrate data management across the resources that are best for the business.  With the Data Fabric, our customers can harness the power of cloud data services, build cloud infrastructures, and modernize storage through data management.

By building cloud infrastructures, customers get the scale and quality of service that modern applications require.  Only NetApp can help organizations focus on the business at hand when they develop a zero-touch infrastructure that manages apps, data and services as one integrated resource supporting both public and private clouds.

Job Summary

NetApp SolidFire is looking for an experienced Software Engineer in Test who is passionate about developing innovative automated testing solutions in our Platform group.

Opportunities to Make an Impact:

This is a high-visibility role that will execute the design and implementation of automated tests to streamline and assure the quality of products on the SolidFire Platform roadmap.

Additionally you will be responsible to:

• Design and develop reliable, scalable and maintainable test automation components and functional specs
• Communicate and collaborate with the engineering teams to develop automation processes and plans
• Diagnose, debug and perform root-cause analysis of issues and defects
• Actively participate in test planning discussions to design feature test strategies and assure automation coverage is continuously improving

• Provide estimates for test activities.

• Ensure that all tests are executed and give regular feedback to the team lead on the status of quality

• Use appropriate measures and KPIs to validate and report on software quality
• Work closely with the software engineering team, product management and peers from other teams as well as management, as needed
• Be a creative thinker who can quickly identify and test for functional ‘edge cases’ outside of expected functionality workflow

Job Requirements

• Proficient in Linux
• Experience in writing, executing and monitoring automated test suites using a variety of technologies such as Python and Bashscript
• Proficient with bug tracking and test management toolsets to support development processes
• Experience writing and executing complex system level test plans, test cases and test reports
• Experience with Git
• Experience with Docker
• Kernel debugging experience is a plus

Education

• A minimum of 5 years of experience is required. 6 to 8 years of experience is preferred
• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, a Masters Degree, or a PhD; or equivalent experience is required
• Demonstrated ability to have successfully completed multiple, moderately complex technical tasks

Bonus:

• SAN Storage systems experience
• Experience as a Quality Engineer or Systems Administrator

So get ready to tap into the data visionary within, and join us as we accelerate digital transformation and empower our customers to change the world with data!

If you ask a NetApp employee why they work here, the answer is inevitably the same: the people. At NetApp, our culture is at the heart of what we do. We place importance in trust, integrity, teamwork, and caring above all else. NetApp is a place where people are empowered to make a difference. Empowered to innovate. Empowered to collaborate. Empowered to help ourselves and others be data-driven and change the world. We take care of each other, our customers, our partners, and our communities simply because it’s the right thing to do.

We work hard but also recognize the importance of work-life balance for our employees because what’s important to them is important to us!  Recently we implemented Family First, which encourages employees to take paid time off to bond with a new child (through birth or adoption) or to care for a family member with a serious health condition.  Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time off per year to donate their time with their favorite organizations.  We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness and vision plans for you and your family.  We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts and fitness centers. We also offer financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.

Join us and see what empowerment can do.