Validation Test Technician

Our client is the world's leading computer components brand seeking a VALIDATION TEST TECHNICIAN for a contract opportunity. This position provides a challenging technical opportunity to validate drivers and software for emerging technologies in the networking and storage industries. An ideal candidate should have extensive Linux experience including building packages from source, troubleshoot build problems and debugging them. S/He should have experience with networking fundamentals, Internet protocols, and troubleshooting procedures.

Duties include performing test automation activities, developing test scripts from test plans and executing automated test scripts in support of the test process to ensure quality standards are met. Additional duties include testing adapter configuration tools, configuration of networking and SAN equipment, maintaining test environment and documentation.

ACTIVITIES:

- Utilize a test automation tool suite to develop automated test cases from approved test plans
- Execute automated tests as required to support test cycles
- Support day-to-day test automation activities
- Ensure schedules and commitments are met
- Ensure adherence to quality standards for all work performed
- Participate in development and reporting of test automation metrics
- Research and recommend new test tools and techniques

REQUIRED SKILLS:

- 4+ years' experience with the Linux operating system and prefer the command line
- 2+ years' experience in software development using Python on Linux
- 2+ years' experience with Linux bash Shell Scripting
- 1+ years' experience with Git

PREFERRED SKILLS:

- Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD)
- Ability to clearly and concisely report observations and communicate status of tasks
- Superb troubleshooting and diagnostic skills including the ability to solve problems independently
- Excellent problem solving skills including the ability to determine the next logical steps within the scope of work being done

DEGREE REQUIRED: Bachelor's

This contract position is expected to be 18 months in duration.