Sdet (Python, Testing)

Job Summary

We’re forward-thinking technology people with heart. We make our own rules, drive our own opportunities, and try to approach every challenge with fresh eyes. Of course, we can’t do it alone. We know when to ask for help, collaborate with others, and partner with smart people. We embrace diversity and openness because it’s in our DNA. We push limits and reward great ideas. What is your great idea?
In a world full of generalists, NetApp is a specialist. We’re focused on one thing, helping the world’s leading organizations get the most out of their data. NetApp brings enterprise-grade data services into the cloud, and the simple flexibility of cloud into the data center. Our industry-leading solutions work across diverse customer environments and the world’s biggest public clouds.

Who do we look for?
Are you a continuous learner who wants to join an empowered team of forward-thinking, smart, dedicated technologists that approaches every problem with fresh eyes? If you answered yes, you may be who NetApp is looking for

We recognize that not everyone fits neatly into any checklist, but below are some of the skills and experience we think will help make you successful in this role. If you don’t match everything on this list but are excited about the opportunity and think you could contribute, we’d love to hear from you.

**Key areas of what you will do**:
As a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), you will work as part of a team responsible for building NetApp’s cutting-edge software defined storage solutions for major Cloud providers including AWS, Microsoft Azure, GCP and IBM. As part of the Research & Development function, the group focusses on competitive market and customer requirements, technology advances, product quality, product cost and time-to-market. The software engineering team focusses on enhancements to existing products as well as new product development, focused on Cloud architecture.
- Responsible for automating and testing software features for the product.
- Own the end to end test strategy for storage solutions on the Cloud.
- Participating in product/feature design brainstorming, to bring a test perspective to the technical discussion.
- Developing test plans, designing test automation including library and test script development to validate your code to meet an expected bar of quality.
- Collaborate with peers within the team as well as cross-functional partner teams to resolve technical dependencies and work on joint efforts to validate features.
- Responsible for unstructured tasks where the problem statements are less defined, thus requiring new perspectives, creative approaches and resolving interdependencies.
- Operate under limited supervision and direction to drive results and set priorities independently.
- Successfully convey information to stakeholders at many levels related to the position.

Job Requirements
- 2+ years of strong software engineering background and hands-on programming experience in Python, Perl and Test Automation tools.
- Hands-on experience on Cloud technologies (GCP, Azure, AWS, IBM) with ability to triage and troubleshoot in such environments.
- Strong experience in developing test plans and testcase automation.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced team environment and demonstrate initiative in driving unstructured tasks.
- Strong aptitude for learning new technologies.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.

**Bonus skills**:

- Knowledge in virtualization, data storage or data management technologies
- Have a proven understanding of system and networking concepts and troubleshooting techniques
- Experience in microservices/containerization via Docker and orchestration frameworks such as Kubernetes
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional, global and remote teams with diverse backgrounds

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; or 3 years degree and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.

“At NetApp, we fully embrace and advance a diverse, inclusive global workforce with a culture of belonging that leverages the backgrounds and perspectives of all employees, customers, partners, and communities to foster a higher performing organization.” - George Kurian, CEO.