[Hiring] QE Automation Engineer @Filecloud

Role Description

We are looking for a highly skilled Quality Automation Engineer (Software Engineer in Test) to join our team in Europe. The ideal candidate should have experience in automated testing using Python and the pytest framework, some level of understanding of filesystem operations and networking from a programmatic perspective. Ability to comprehend C++ code is a plus.

• Possess a tester’s mindset, with the ability to imagine, design, and implement tests for filesystem-related applications.
• Primary focus will be testing desktop client applications (for Windows and macOS) that connect to specific file storage solutions, whether on-premise or hosted online.
• Detail-oriented, capable of assessing the product as a whole and identifying potential corner cases and bottlenecks.
• Play a key role in defining and improving Quality strategy and best practices, influencing cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement in QA processes.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Python, with experience in the pytest framework.
• Some level of understanding of filesystem operations (e.g., file I/O, permissions, symlinks, locking, and concurrency challenges).
• Experience in writing Python scripts to test networking-related functionality (e.g., sockets, HTTP requests, protocol simulations) is a plus.
• Ability to read and understand C++ code to analyze logic and design relevant test cases is a plus.
• Experience with test automation frameworks and integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong debugging skills, particularly in identifying issues in system-level applications.
• Ability to think critically and creatively about testing strategies for complex applications.
• Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Ability to define, implement, and continuously improve QA best practices, influencing development teams and overall testing processes.
• Experience with defect tracking and test case management tools such as JIRA and TestRail.
• Hands-on experience working in Agile development environments.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Experience testing distributed systems or high-performance computing applications.
• Familiarity with Windows/macOS/Linux environments and shell scripting.
• Knowledge of performance testing methodologies.
• Exposure to cloud-based testing frameworks.
• Familiarity with containerized testing environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Some familiarity with Jenkins is nice-to-have.
• Docker experience is a nice-to-have.
• Experience with other automation frameworks and languages like TypeScript and JavaScript is a plus.

Benefits

• Be part of a team of passionate, committed individuals dedicated to building a world-class product.
• Dedicated time for training and education opportunities.
• A mentorship model wherein your mentor and team support your development.
• A competitive salary with an annual bonus.
• Fully remote working whilst offering flexible hours that fall outside of the companywide core hours of 9am -12pm (US Eastern time zone).
• 20 days of paid time off which increases by a further 2 days after 3 years of service and 3 days after 5 years of service (in addition to 10 public holidays in your country).
• Paid day off on your birthday or on an alternative day if your birthday falls outside a normal working day.
• Paid day off to volunteer with the charity of your choice.
• Paid monthly internet cost, as well as lunch and wellbeing stipend provided.
• Reimbursement of all hardware costs associated with the role.
• We conduct background security checks for everyone joining our team.