Senior Software Development in Test at Rackspace, the #1 managed cloud company (Windcrest, TX) (allows remote)
Job Description
Do you believe in the power of Open Source? Were you the kid that took apart the family TV not just to see how it worked but because you thought you could make it better? Can you detect and prevent the invasion of bugs better than the Orkin man? If you answered yes to any/all of these, then you really need to be a Software Development Engineer in Test at Rackspace.
With the largest OpenStack public cloud in the business and our commitment to provide our customers the best platform to continue changing the world, the life of an SDET at the Rack can be quite unique and rewarding. How is this possible? Easy—we help match your passions, birthday wishes, and Sherlock skills with the right opportunity to be GREAT. Here’s a preview to get you started:
Pushing the Limits of the Cloud:
OpenStack…heard of it? Yep we worked with NASA as founders so of course we have some of the most notable upstream contributors on the planet. Whether for our public or private cloud offerings, our Devs are pounding out code in Python, Ruby, Java or whatever’s the next big thing at a break-neck pace. So when it comes to SDETs, we take pride in being true partners in excellence; not some robot or second-tier Dev whose only task is to cross off test cases from a checklist. Our SDETs have a tinker’s mind with a natural curiosity to know where we are going and to anticipate the unexpected. Diversity drives innovation so our teams are dispersed across the globe—even working from their favorite Cheetos-stained gaming chair at home.
Internal Innovation:
Ten data centers around the globe with several hundred thousand servers that all need to seamlessly interact like one of your LAN parties back in college. If you like HUGE environments then jump on into this playground. Our DevOps Engineers, Software Developers, and Infrastructure Engineers have to keep up with the demands of the industry that didn’t exist, oh maybe 5 minutes ago. Our SDETs who partner with these teams are literally building their dreams to insure what’s new today is built to withstand the strains of tomorrow. Bulletproof code—that’s how we roll.
This is NOT your uncle’s Quality Engineering team where there was a lack of software development to accomplish testing and the job was just about manual button pushing. Are you ready to change the game doing what they said can’t be done? Are you ready to automate bigger things better and faster? What are you waiting for? Click that apply button, talk with one of our talent specialists and get ready to jump on in to the best adventure you’ve ever had.
Still not convinced? Hear from the Rackers who do this day in and day out but still can’t believe this is their job. QE at the Rack
Skills Requirements
Required Experience/Skills
- 5+ years of development test automation experience
- BS in Computer Science or technical related degree or equivalent experience
- Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly, and apply them accurately through an evolving, dynamic environment
- Strong knowledge of web protocols, networking, and systems
- Demonstrated intermediate knowledge of one of the following languages: Python, Ruby, Java, or C++
- Experience with Linux, such as Red Hat or Ubuntu and/or Windows
- Demonstrated intermediate knowledge of Unix shell scripting
- Strong understanding of XML, XSD, JSON, WSDL, and SOAP
- Ability to refactor code and participate in iterative development
- Basic knowledge of open source tools such as cURL, JMeter
- Medium to Strong knowledge of continuous integration and delivery concepts
- Ability to create technical documentation
- Strong knowledge of performance, load, and stress testing
- Experience working within an agile development process (Scrum, XP, Kanban, etc.) from the test design, test automation, and execution perspective
- Ability to analyze and translate requirements and development stories into test scripts
- Strong working knowledge of QA processes and methodologies
- Strong knowledge of Cloud computing concepts
- Working knowledge of object oriented programming
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong time management skills
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Desired Experience/Skills
- Strong understanding of software/testing methodologies such as TDD
- Experience working in Cloud computing
At Rackspace, we are about matching talent with the teams and work that will make them the most successful. You've gotten this far, so your interest is peaked. Apply to the position and enjoy a personalized discussion about what you want to work on and how Rackspace is the right place to further your ambitions.
About Rackspace, the #1 managed cloud company
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