Job Description :

Alation is seeking a talented and experienced Software Development Engineer in Test to join our QA team in Chennai, India. The selected candidate will be part of the Connector Frameworks team that is building the components required to realize the vision of making the Alation data catalog a platform for modern enterprises.

Responsibilities :

• Use your knowledge of microservices and containerization to test components deployed on Docker containers and to design and implement automated tests and necessary frameworks for Dockerized components.
• Software Development Engineer in Test you will be responsible for designing and implementing functional and end-to-end tests and will work at UI, API, and database levels.
• Use your full breadth of experience as a QA Automation Engineer to test functionality, to write a thoughtful manual and automated test cases, and use your programming skills to implement automation.
• Use your knowledge of databases, APIs, and Linux to create test data infrastructure.
• Prepare a comprehensive test plan/strategy to maximize test coverage for different components that are part of the connector framework.
• Gain an understanding of the product ecosystem and the integration of the product with external systems. Use this knowledge to improve product quality and to increase test coverage through automation.
• Continuously think about ways to develop maintainable and scalable test automation systems.
• Drive continuous improvement of the software development and testing process.
• Influence stakeholders across time zones and geographies to continuously raise the bar on quality, timeliness, and innovation.

Qualifications : 

• Depth of knowledge in computer science (e.g., a CS degree or extensive experience).
• Minimum of 7+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Working experience with at least one relational database like Postgres or MySQL.
• Familiar with using Dockers for QA – create Docker containers and create and install Docker images on EC2 instances.
• Experience designing and developing test frameworks. Knowledge/Experience building test frameworks in a microservices environment is an added advantage.
• Working experience in Unix/Linux.
• Experience in an assortment of test automation and scripting tools like Selenium, Python.
• Proficient in testing APIs and using APIs to create test data infrastructure.
• Experience testing applications built using microservices architecture
• Knowledge of CI and Jenkins.
• Strong experience in white box testing of Enterprise products.
• Good written communication skills.

About us :

Alation pioneered the data catalog market and today is leading its evolution into a platform for a broad range of data intelligence solutions including data search & discovery, data governance, and digital transformation. Nearly 200 enterprises drive data culture, improve decision making, and realize business outcomes with Alation.

More than 100 organizations, including eBay, Munich Re, and Pfizer, leverage the Alation Data Catalog. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Alation is funded by Costanoa Ventures, Data Collective, Harmony Partners, and Icon Ventures. For more information, visit alation.com.