Test Engineer

• Own and execute end‑to‑end testing for complex web‑based and backend applications across releases.
• Design, develop, and maintain test automation frameworks using Python and Selenium.
• Create reusable, maintainable, and scalable automation test scripts aligned with best practices.
• Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into test scenarios, test cases, and automated tests.
• Perform hands‑on manual testing (functional, regression, integration, system) where automation is not applicable.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and support continuous testing.
• Identify, log, track, and validate defects with clear reproduction steps and impact analysis.
• Collaborate closely with Development, Product Management, and DevOps teams to ensure quality at every stage.
• Act as a feature or module test owner, providing technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Review automation code, improve test coverage, and contribute to test strategy and best practices.
• Analyze test results, track quality metrics, and provide release readiness and test summary reports.
• Continuously evaluate tools, processes, and frameworks to improve automation efficiency and reliability.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements Core Experience

• 7–8 years of hands‑on experience in software testing and quality assurance.
• Strong experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Solid understanding of SDLC, STLC, and defect life cycle.
• Proven ability to independently drive testing for complex features or systems.

Automation & Programming (Must Have)

• Strong proficiency in Python for test automation.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with Selenium WebDriver.
• Experience building or extending custom automation frameworks (PyTest, unittest, Behave, etc.).
• Good understanding of Page Object Model (POM) and automation design patterns.
• Experience integrating automation with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, etc.).
• Working knowledge of Git or similar version control systems.

Testing & Tools

• Expertise in functional, regression, integration, and system testing.
• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools (Jira, TestRail, Testmo, ALM, etc.).
• Hands‑on experience testing REST APIs using tools like Postman (including scripting).
• Ability to design and interpret quality metrics and test reports.

Technical Skills

• Strong working knowledge of Linux OS and command‑line tools.
• Understanding of HTTP/HTTPS, TCP/IP, and basic networking concepts.
• Experience working with databases and writing SQL queries for validation.
• Exposure to virtualization or containerized environments (VMs, Docker – preferred).

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to team improvement.
• Comfortable working independently and in cross‑functional teams.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Experience with performance or API automation tools.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of security or compliance testing basics.
• Experience with BDD frameworks (Behave, Cucumber).

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.