Software Test Engineer II (Python, Virtualization)

Role Overview: As a Software Test Engineer II at ConnectWise, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining automated tests from manual test scripts and test cases. You will collaborate with the Engineering teams to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, and potential problems. Key Responsibilities: - Provide support to the Quality Engineering teams, paying high attention to detail in a disciplined agile environment - Research, analyze, and document findings - Test complex API, web, and network/infrastructure based applications that reference database back-end systems - Create and maintain automated test cases, execute test suites, review and diagnose reported bugs, and ensure overall system quality before a customer release - Design, develop, maintain, and troubleshoot automated suites of tests through continuous integration for value-added feedback - Derive testing requirements throughout the development cycle - Reproduce, debug, and isolate problems and verify fixes - Assist in the creation of software artifacts including test plans, test cases, test procedures, and test reports - Plan test schedules and/or strategies in accordance with project scope and delivery dates - Review software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, and completeness, and to mitigate risks - Provide feedback and recommendations to Engineering teams on software usability and functionality - Identify program deviance from standards and suggest modifications to ensure compliance - Develop and specify standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality or release readiness - Conduct historical analyses of test results - Collaborate with colleagues to evaluate or diagnose problems and recommend possible solutions Qualifications Required: - Strong proficiency in Python programming and experience writing and maintaining automated tests using Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) frameworks (e.g. Behave) - Solid experience with Git version control, including branching strategies, pull request workflows, and managing Git submodules - Hands-on experience integrating, executing, and troubleshooting automated test suites within pipelines, specifically using Jenkins and/or GitLab Runners - Practical experience interacting with, configuring, or managing virtualized environments, particularly VMWare ESXi - Solid knowledge of Linux operating systems, including basic system administration and command-line usage - Working knowledge of IP networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, routing and subnets) and an understanding of basic firewall configurations - Ability to work independently on projects and processes with close supervision - Broad theoretical knowledge of applicable work area - Ability to situationally adapt and understand current technology/processes as per business requirement - Knowledge of quality assurance methodologies - Proven ability to develop using an object-oriented programming language in automation frameworks - Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) - Knowledge of basic builds and deployments - Ability to update base level classes without causing issues - Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to meet reasonable deadlines - Strong team player with the ability to build positive and collaborative relationships - Knowledge of programming concepts and ability to read complex manual test cases and implement new actions, fragments, and scripts Note: ConnectWise is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to various characteristics or status. The company is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce free from discrimination and harassment. Role Overview: As a Software Test Engineer II at ConnectWise, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining automated tests from manual test scripts and test cases. You will collaborate with the Engineering teams to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, and potential problems. Key Responsibilities: - Provide support to the Quality Engineering teams, paying high attention to detail in a disciplined agile environment - Research, analyze, and document findings - Test complex API, web, and network/infrastructure based applications that reference database back-end systems - Create and maintain automated test cases, execute test suites, review and diagnose reported bugs, and ensure overall system quality before a customer release - Design, develop, maintain, and troubleshoot automated suites of tests through continuous integration for value-added feedback - Derive testing requirements throughout the development cycle - Reproduce, debug, and isolate problems and verify fixes - Assist in the creation of software artifacts including test plans, test cases, test procedures, and test reports - Plan test schedules and/or strategies in accordance with project scope and delivery dates - Review software