QA Engineer
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Job description
About Kitu
Kitu Systems is a global leader in smart energy platforms and services. Our solutions help utility companies, manufacturers, enterprises, and residential customers make the most of clean energy resources including solar, battery storage and electric vehicles. Kitu Systems solves the complex information and communication technology challenges for utilities, installers, and system owners to enable the distributed, interconnected, and intelligent energy network of the future.
About the Role
We have an exciting role for a QA Engineer. Team responsibilities include developing scripts and tools to automate testing, building network environments for system testing, performing system tests, performing first level triage of issues discovered through test activities, and driving bug resolution with the development team.
Excellent candidates for this role will enjoy being hands on, will be excited to make positive transformational changes in our organization, and will want to be a champion of best-in-class testing practices.
What You Will Be Doing
Designing, developing, and implementing automated test frameworks, scripts, and tools
Utilizing CircleCI for continuous integration and continuous deployment of automated tests in the cloud environment
Participating in code reviews to ensure high-quality test code and adherence to best practices
Collaborating with the development team to understand software requirements and identify test cases
Understanding Behavior Driven Development (BDD) and developing test specs from user stories
Creating and maintaining test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test data
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage and timely delivery of quality software
Executing automated tests and analyzing test results to identify defects and performance issues
Performing manual and exploratory testing to validate new features and uncover edge cases that automation misses
Performing first level triage of bugs discovered through test activities
Driving bug resolution with the development team
Basic Qualifications
• Strong proficiency in Python programming language
• Extensive experience in QA automation and test automation frameworks
• Knowledge of web application testing concepts, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and browser automation
• Familiarity with software development life cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional
teams
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet project deadlines
Preferred Qualifications
• BS in Computer Science/Engineering or related work experience
• Experience with C/C++, Java, or JavaScript
• Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools, particularly CircleCI
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and experience deploying tests via the cloud
• Experience with other programming languages and automation frameworks
• Experience with Behavior Driven Development (BDD) and Gherkin language
• Knowledge of API testing and familiarity with tools like Postman
• Understanding of containerization and container orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with performance testing and load testing tools
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git
What We Offer
Remote flexible
Competitive salary + equity
Growth opportunities
Generous PTO, medical, dental and vision
401(k)
Please note
Candidate must be eligible to work in the US with no Visa sponsorship
US Candidates only please
No third-party candidates
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunity
Kitu Systems values our employees and recognizes that all individuals have the ability to make an impact. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. Kitu is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Kitu Systems are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, creed, religion or belief, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, family or parental status, or any other legally protected status.
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