Senior Backend SDET with Media

Why this role matters 

As a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET III),you will participate in application development and testing, ensuring continuous quality and testability and security of code throughout the software development lifecycle. You will be responsible for building quality within the software development process with automated testing suites, providing comprehensive support from code development through functionality. You will need to design, develop and maintain automated frameworks, test suites and scripts for continuous integration, testing, deployment and delivery.

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What you'll do:

• Use the latest technologies such as AWS, Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, Kubernetes,  Docker, Microservices Architecture, Relational and NoSQL Databases, Python, Java, and Go, 
• You will test the infrastructure and business logic for next-generation unified communication platforms. 
• You will work as part of an Agile Team and be responsible for the Automated Test Case Creation, Test Planning, Test Development as well as Test Execution.
• You will provide SDET support across multiple applications and system elements. 
• You will document, track and escalate issues as appropriate ability to build effective relationships through partnering and collaboration with Product and Engineering teams
• You will define testing requirements with Product and Engineering teams. 
• You will contribute to architecture / design reviews with an emphasis on test automation and performance strategy. 
• You will design, develop and execute test plans. 
• You will develop, enhance and maintain well-formed and scalable test frameworks. 
• You will write high quality documentation, identifying and recommending solutions to observed issues. 
• You will evaluate new feature impact on existing tests; evaluate feasibility of new feature testing. 
• You will work with product managers to develop appropriate debugging methodologies and tests. 
• You will alert engineering teams / stakeholders about required testing features and protocol. 
• You Identify, recommend and implement processes to improve the quality of the Products.
• You Facilitate the tracking of Bugs and Enhancements (via JIRA and applicable tools)
• You develop and implement the Test Automation strategy/effort

What you'll bring:

• Self-motivation, creativity and proactiveness to work successfully in a fast-paced environment including diverse technologies, labs and architectures.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and root cause analysis of product defects
• Ability to operate in a dynamic and challenging, team-oriented environment, and to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What's required for application:

• B.S./B.A. degree in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics or technical certification and/or related experience
• 5+ years Test Automation experience
• Good software development/scripting skills in common languages like Python, Go, JAVA, PERL, C++, JavaScript, Node.js and/or Bash, etc.
• Experience with Cloud preferably AWS and resources within like EC2, EKS, Lambda, Kinesis, S3, AWS CI/CD pipeline
• Experience testing Relational and NoSQL database technologies
• Experience with testing applications with multi-tiered and distributed architecture, preferably with Restful Web Service and other J2EE applications
• API testing with knowledge of REST and/or SOAP APIs
• API automation tools such as Postman, SoapUI, etc
• Understanding of Real Time Communication Systems and VoIP protocols such as SIP, RTP; Media Communication Technologies or similar such as H.264/VP8/OPUS/AAC codecs, and/or WebRTC standards such as RTP/RTCP, STUN,TURN, ICE, VoIP, SDPs.
• Developing test scripts at a highly proficient level
• Experience with load, performance and scalability testing
• Documenting, tracking and escalating issues as appropriate with the ability to build effective relationships through partnering and collaboration
• Handling complex software system infrastructure tasks – from requirements to production.
• Experience in designing, developing, building and running a Continuous Integration Test system

Nice to have:

• Experience with CI/CD deployments frameworks / tools like Jenkins, Github Actions,etc. 
• Experience in testing Kafka or similar queuing services
• Experience with Data Science and Big Data frameworks
• Experience working with XML, XSLT, JSON
• Exposure to API Security testing and vulnerability testing

What's in it for you:

In addition to providing exciting work, career advancement opportunities, and a collaborative work environment, Vonage provides competitive pay and benefits including unlimited discretionary time off and tuition reimbursement.

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