Server-side QA Engineer

Job Title: Senior Server-Side QA Engineer

Experience Level: 6-8 Years

Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Server-Side QA Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in testing server-side applications, a deep understanding of Linux systems, and strong proficiency in Shell scripting and Networking. You will be responsible for ensuring that our middleware systems, APIs, and infrastructure are high-quality, performant, and scalable.

Responsibilities:

• Server-Side Testing: Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for server-side middleware, applications and networked systems.
• Performance Testing: Conduct load, stress, and performance testing on server components and network interfaces to identify bottlenecks and optimize system performance.
• Automation & Scripting: Develop and maintain automated tests and scripts using Shell scripting and/or other tools to streamline testing and increase efficiency.
• Linux Systems Expertise: Leverage deep knowledge of Linux for system configuration, testing, and troubleshooting server-side applications.
• Networking: Perform network-level testing, simulate network conditions, and diagnose connectivity issues between servers and client applications.
• CI/CD Integration: Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous testing in various stages of development and deployment.
• Bug Reporting & Troubleshooting: Identify, document, and track defects, and work with development teams to resolve issues effectively.
• Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Use tools and Shell scripts to monitor system performance, analyze logs, and identify potential issues within server and network layers.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed test documentation, including test cases, results, and reporting, ensuring traceability and full coverage.

Requirements:

• Experience: 6-8 years in QA or Software Testing, with a focus on server-side applications, APIs, and networking.
• Linux Expertise: Extensive experience with Linux-based systems, including troubleshooting, configuration, and running tests in a Linux environment.
• Shell Scripting: Strong proficiency in Shell scripting (Bash, etc.) for test automation, system configuration, and task automation.
• Networking Skills: Solid understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP etc.) and experience testing network performance and connectivity.
• Tools: Experience with Jenkins, GitLab CI, Grafana, Jira or similar tools.
• Containerization: Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for testing in containerized environments.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to report findings and work with cross-functional teams.

*** Basic knowledge of C and Core Java language for reviewing code and understanding system-level interactions along with experience with messaging queues like Kafka, RabbitMQ, or ActiveMQ for testing message-driven architectures will be Preferred***

Please share your CV at divya.kacha@kanakasoftware.com or 95183 94088 to get in touch and discuss the position in detail.