Principal Software Quality Engineer, Integrity Engineering

About the Job

Make a difference in the technology that is at the core of some of the most innovative and influential businesses in the world. Red Hat's Multi-product and Engineering Experience (MPEX) Integrity Engineering team is looking for a highly skilled Principal Software Quality Engineer focused on Interoperability Testing to join us in the U.S. 

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work for the world's leading provider of open-source technology. You will help us create great technology that delivers long-term freedom, flexibility, choice, and outstanding performance from day one. You’ll need to have solid development and testing capabilities, Linux or Unix skills, and experience with large and complex layered systems.

You will serve as an architect to the team, working closely with the hybrid platforms engineering teams using agile methodologies. Collaboration is key at Red Hat—you will contribute to the future of our technology alongside many other developers in the open-source community. Our pool of engineers is always growing, and you will have opportunities to lead, learn, and grow as a professional and as a person.

What You Will Do

• Create and share a clear vision for interoperability testing that brings together multi products and aligns with strategic initiatives within the Hybrid Platforms organization. Establish and implement testing strategies that facilitate seamless integration, focusing on real-world scenarios and multi-product solutions tailored to specific market segments

• Technically lead the Hybrid Platforms teams in identifying, isolating, and resolving interoperability issues; collaborate closely with engineering stakeholders to address any gaps in testing

• Ensure effective utilization of the interoperability testing environment by Hybrid Platform engineering teams, implementing and integrating tests as necessary

• Perform upgrade testing to improve the reliability and stability of multiple products used by customers

• Document new interoperability bugs and advocate for their resolution

• Create and maintain reports and dashboards to track quality metrics and progress in interoperability testing

• Ensure clear communication of impacts on customers and the business, effectively conveying findings to stakeholders

• Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and standards related to software interoperability, leveraging this knowledge to enhance testing practices

• Utilize testing platforms like OpenShift CI and other relevant tools to enhance testing infrastructure and reporting capabilities

What You Will Bring

• 7+ years of experience as a quality engineer or developer

• Strong technical skills in Linux/Unix system administration and networking, including experience with version control (Git)

• Experience with containers and orchestration tools like Red Hat OpenShift and Kubernetes

• Experience working with large and complex systems, including familiarity with virtualization technologies (KVM, VMware, Libvirt)

• Advanced programming skills in Python, with expertise in designing and maintaining test environments and automated test suites (preferably using the pytest framework), along with strong problem-solving abilities for complex interoperability issues

• Experience implementing and optimizing CI systems

• Ability to lead and mentor engineers through challenging projects

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, with effective collaboration across cross-functional teams

The following skills are nice to have:

• Familiarity with configuration management tools such as Ansible

• Knowledge of open-source software development methodologies

• Experience with agile methodologies

• Certifications such as ISTQB, CSTE, or similar are a plus

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About Red Hat

Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We're a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact.

Benefits
●    Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
●    Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
●    Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
●    Retirement 401(k) with employer match
●    Paid time off and holidays
●    Paid parental leave plans for all new parents
●    Leave benefits including disability, paid family medical leave, and paid military leave
●    Additional benefits including employee stock purchase plan, family planning reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more! 

Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, permanent associates at Red Hat located in the United States. 

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