Software Engineer in Automation - Java - Opportunity for Working Remotely

We are looking for an Automation Quality Engineer who has passion and expertise in coding skills and concretely on automation for the next generation of VMware Cloud availability services. You will be responsible in improving the automation process, triaging automation issues, enhancing the automation framework with new next-gen capabilities, and developing new test automation to ensure product quality. Are you passionate about delivering quality software, highly technical, and detail oriented? Are you driven to understand how the software is implemented and have extensive experience with writing robust/reliable automated tests that can stand the test of time? Do you love technology and thrive under the high standards required when creating a platform others build upon? If yes, here is an opportunity for you: Job Role & Responsibility: Automate complex testing scenarios and use cases to reduce test execution and triaging time and improve engineering efficiency. Drive automation efforts: build an automation platform that will enable team to write automation tests quickly and efficiently. Work independently as well as in a team of engineers for automating test cases of VMware’s storage and data protection product. Participate in review of feature, design specification and code. Work with different teams (Development/Product Management/Operation/Support) to collect necessary information to improve and enhance existing test coverage. Identify and build new tools & utilities which can be widely used by engineering team Handle activities to meet the delivery dates and report accurate, complete status. Required Qualifications: BS or MS degree in computer science or equivalent experience with Software Engineering Minimum 3 years of experience in quality engineering and coding of real-time enterprise applications is required Proficient in Python programming Java/OOP base knowledge Familiarity working with rest API Hands on experience in building automation framework and scale/stress testing Deeper understanding of software design principles Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with attention to detail Experience working in Linux & Windows environment Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills Ability to work in a team, multi-task and flexible with working hours Preferred (Optional) Qualifications: Experience in testing storage and/or data protection products Java or C++ programming is a plus Knowledge of VMware virtualization stack is a plus Experience in Agile Software development practices in a matrixed QE team Experience with Continuous Integration processes Working Experience in AWS or any cloud platform is an excellent bonus We offer: Attractive compensation package - competitive salary, flexible bonus scheme, company sponsored mobile phone plan and additional long-term incentives Individual career path - management and technical career growth, enhanced by learning and development program, regular performance assessment, teams of world-wide IT professionals Healthy work environment - company sponsored medical program, food and beverage program, sport activities, open communication Work-life balance - 25 days paid vacation, regular team buildings and celebrations 40 paid hours for volunteering - a unique platform for our people to generously give back through 40 hours of paid service learning (volunteering) This position is available for remote work within Bulgaria As part of the VMware global standards for integrity you will be required to go through a pre-employment screening process before you join All job applications will be treated with strict confidentiality his position is eligible for JoinCSDP referral campaign Category : Engineering and Technology Subcategory: Software Engineering Experience: Manager and Professional Full Time/ Part Time: Full Time Posted Date: 2022-06-17 VMware Company Overview: At VMware, we believe that software has the power to unlock new opportunities for people and our planet. 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