Lead, Software Engineering QA

Kyndryl • Research Triangle Park, NC

3d

About The Position

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities. The Role Kyndryl is on the lookout for a Quality Assurance Software Engineer who is passionate about delivering top-notch cloud-based managed services to our clients. As a Lead, Software Engineering Quality Assurance at Kyndryl, you will be at the forefront of ensuring that our software products meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance. Your role will involve using your expertise to define test strategies, test specifications, test cases, and test plans based on design documentation, functional specifications, and high-level design documents. You will work closely with other engineering squads/tribes to develop new features and products, and ensure that the implemented components are feature, integration, and system tested before being released to our customers. You will also be responsible for automating test cases to build test suits for regression, scalability, and performance testing. You will analyze, track, and verify defects during the software development lifecycle, and contribute to designing, developing, implementing, executing, and troubleshooting automated test tools, test frameworks, and test scripts for application and API testing. As a Lead, Software Engineering Quality Assurance at Kyndryl, you will be the go-to person for developing, executing, and maintaining automation tests for acceptance, functional, and regression test cases for the identified areas/modules/technology. You will also be responsible for accurately documenting and communicating issues to developers to facilitate elimination of problems and to create efficient fixes. At Kyndryl, we believe in promoting testing best practices and principles across the organization, and as a QA Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in determining these practices and principles. You will also be responsible for leading quality engineering discussions and mentoring other QA Engineers in debugging, planning, and domain expertise. If you are a fast learner who thrives on challenges, likes to learn new solutions, and can step into the shoes of the end user to see the product from a consumer’s point of view – then we want you on our team. Apply today and become part of a dynamic and independent squad of Engineers who are dedicated to delivering quality cloud-based managed services to our clients. Your Future at Kyndryl Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career. We have opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with clients in a variety of industries, from banking to retail. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here. Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID-19 vaccination policies. Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience testing complex software products for large enterprise customers in a fast-paced agile environment
• Deep understanding of the QA processes, standards, tools and technologies
• Experience with testing and successfully delivering complex features/products for web-based enterprise applications and automating UI, CLI, and API testing
• Practical knowledge in at least one or two open-source automation tools and frameworks
• Good understanding of the entire software development life cycle
• Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills
• Collaborative communication and team working skills

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with test frameworks like Selenium, Protractor etc.
• Use of scripting languages like Python, Perl, PowerShell, and Java script to create scripts rapidly that can integrate into the testing stage within a pipeline
• Use of Test-Driven Development (TDD), SDLC, and Agile software development practices
• Scale Agile Framework (SAFe) experience
• Azure DevOps experience
• Git experience
• Automation experience
• Code Release experience

Responsibilities

• Define test strategies, test specifications, test cases, and test plans based on design documentation, functional specifications, and high-level design documents.
• Work closely with other engineering squads/tribes to develop new features and products, and ensure that the implemented components are feature, integration, and system tested before being released to our customers.
• Automate test cases to build test suits for regression, scalability, and performance testing.
• Analyze, track, and verify defects during the software development lifecycle, and contribute to designing, developing, implementing, executing, and troubleshooting automated test tools, test frameworks, and test scripts for application and API testing.
• Develop, execute, and maintain automation tests for acceptance, functional, and regression test cases for the identified areas/modules/technology.
• Accurately document and communicate issues to developers to facilitate elimination of problems and to create efficient fixes.
• Promote testing best practices and principles across the organization, and as a QA Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in determining these practices and principles.
• Lead quality engineering discussions and mentoring other QA Engineers in debugging, planning, and domain expertise.

Benefits

• Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career. We have opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms.
• One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with clients in a variety of industries, from banking to retail. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.
• This position will be eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl’s applicable plans.
• You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off.
• Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more.
• Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed