QE Automation Engineer

We are looking for a highly skilled Quality Automation Engineer (Software Engineer in Test) to join our team in Europe. The ideal candidate should have experience in automated testing using Python and the pytest framework, some level of understanding of filesystem operations and networking from a programmatic perspective. Ability to comprehend C++ code is a plus. The candidate should possess a tester's mindset, with the ability to imagine, design, and implement tests for filesystem-related applications. The primary focus will be testing desktop client applications (for Windows and macOS) that connect to specific file storage solutions, whether on-premise or hosted online. The candidate should also be detail-oriented, capable of assessing the product as a whole and identifying potential corner cases and bottlenecks. Additionally, he should play a key role in defining and improving Quality strategy and best practices, influencing cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement in QA processes. The ability to work independently in a remote environment is essential.

About the Product & Company:

FileCloud is a hyper-secure EFSS (enterprise file sync and share) platform that provides industry leading compliance, data governance, data leak protection, data retention and digital rights management capabilities. FileCloud is a leader in content governance and collaboration for unstructured data, trusted and used worldwide across Global 1000 enterprises, educational institutions, government organizations, and service providers. In addition to its enterprise file sharing solution, FileCloud's product portfolio also includes Signority (acquired in May 2024), a Canadian-based e-signature and document workflow platform. We are currently expanding our team as we grow and improve FileCloud.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Python and pytest.
• Design, implement, and execute automated tests for filesystem-related applications.
• Ensure coverage of various filesystem operations, including file creation, modification, permissions, and concurrency scenarios.
• Develop and execute tests for networking aspects of the application, such as data transfer, protocols, and security.
• Test desktop client applications (for Windows and macOS) that interact with file storage solutions (on-premise or online hosted).
• Analyze and understand product requirements, technical designs and solutions, and optionally C++ code, to design effective test cases.
• Investigate and debug test failures, identify root causes, and collaborate with developers to resolve issues.
• Develop testing strategies to ensure software quality. Define and implement QA best practices, processes, and tools to improve overall test efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide detailed test reports and documentation. Log and document bugs, write test plans, test procedures, and test cases.
• Ability to work with CI/CD pipeline integrations for automated testing. Ability to implement and maintain CI/CD pipeline is a big plus.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and DevOps, to drive quality improvements.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Programming: Strong proficiency in Python, with experience in the pytest framework.
• Filesystem Operations: Some level of understanding of filesystem operations (e.g., file I/O, permissions, symlinks, locking, and concurrency challenges).
• Networking: Experience in writing Python scripts to test networking-related functionality (e.g., sockets, HTTP requests, protocol simulations) is a plus.
• C++ Understanding: Ability to read and understand C++ code to analyze logic and design relevant test cases is a plus.
• Automation & CI/CD: Experience with test automation frameworks and integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Debugging & Troubleshooting: Strong debugging skills, particularly in identifying issues in system-level applications. Good analytical skills and ability to analyze problems.
• Test Design: Ability to think critically and creatively about testing strategies for complex applications.
• Version Control: Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows.
• QA Strategy & Process Improvement: Ability to define, implement, and continuously improve QA best practices, influencing development teams and overall testing processes.
• JIRA & TestRail: Experience with defect tracking and test case management tools such as JIRA and TestRail.
• Scrum/Agile Methodologies: Hands-on experience working in Agile development environments.
• Collaboration & Communication: Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience testing distributed systems or high-performance computing applications.
• Familiarity with Windows/macOS/Linux environments and shell scripting.
• Knowledge of performance testing methodologies.
• Exposure to cloud-based testing frameworks.
• Familiarity with containerized testing environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Some familiarity with Jenkins is nice-to-have.
• Docker experience is a nice-to-have.
• Experience with other automation frameworks and languages like TypeScript and JavaScript is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Be part of a team of passionate, committed individuals dedicated to building a world-class product
• Dedicated time for training and education opportunities
• A mentorship model wherein your mentor and team support your development
• A competitive salary with an annual bonus
• Fully remote working whilst offering flexible hours that fall outside of the companywide core hours of 9am -12pm (US Eastern time zone)
• 20 days of paid time off which increases by a further 2 days after 3 years of service and 3 days after 5 years of service (in addition to 10 public holidays in your country)
• Paid day off on your birthday or on an alternative day if your birthday falls outside a normal working day
• Paid day off to volunteer with the charity of your choice
• Paid monthly internet cost, as well as lunch and wellbeing stipend provided
• Reimbursement of all hardware costs associated with the role

We conduct background security checks for everyone joining our team.