Software Engineer in Test

Role Overview: Sonatype is a software supply chain security company that offers an end-to-end software supply chain security solution. As a Software Engineer in Test at Sonatype, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining automation frameworks to enhance test coverage and ensure the delivery of high-quality software. You will work closely with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to drive test automation strategies and improve software reliability. Key Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and maintain robust test automation frameworks for web, API, and backend services. - Implement automated test cases to improve software quality and test coverage. - Develop and execute performance and load tests to ensure application reliability in self-hosted environments. - Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing. - Collaborate with software engineers to define test strategies, acceptance criteria, and quality standards. - Conduct performance, security, and regression testing to ensure application stability. - Investigate test failures, debug issues, and work with development teams to resolve defects. - Advocate for best practices in test automation, code quality, and software reliability. - Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies in software testing. Qualifications & Experience: - Bachelor's or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. - 4+ years of experience in software test automation. - Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript. - Hands-on experience with test automation tools like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar. - Strong knowledge of API testing using tools such as Postman, RestAssured, or Karate. - Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI/CD. - Understanding of containerization and cloud technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, or similar). - Familiarity with performance testing tools like JMeter or Gatling is a plus. - Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. - Strong communication and collaboration skills.,