API Test Engineer

We have a Contract role for an API Test Engineer for our client Sunnyvale, CA. Please let me know if you or any of your friends would be interested in this position.
 
Position Title:
API Test Engineer- Sunnyvale, CA
Location                            : Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Project Duration          : 6+ months contract
 
Job Responsibilities:

• Design and develop test automation and tools, with a focus on maintainability at a large scale
• Analyze requirements, procedures and problems to automate or improve existing test systems
• Develop and maintain test automation frameworks and scripts for platform testing (e.g. using Python, Go Lang, Java)
• Write test cases and detail test scenarios, ensure their completeness, automation and execution
• Lead in the identification and resolution of problems and defects, and help driving to resolution
• Comfortable with collaboration, open communication and reaching across dev, qa, ops and other cross functional teams
• Integrating test automation with build systems, test case management and bug tracking tools 

Job Qualifications:

• Device test Engineer (prefer comcast rdkb routers, firmware installs, test/debugging on device, linux skills)  and some rest based http API testing .
• 5+ years of proven track record testing Internet or cloud based services and platforms in a mid to larger Linux environment
• 3+ years of outstanding proven record in hands-on developing highly technical test automation frameworks from ground up, including API, UI and Unit test automation
• Strong grasp and practical experience with automation of at least one cloud platform (e.g. VMWare, OpenStack, Cloudstack) and at least one automation framework (e.g. Puppet, Chef, CFEngine)
• Passionate and knowledgeable of QA processes and methodology, with ability to create and execute detailed test plans and test cases, perform root cause analysis to identify problems in design and/or implementation.
• Deep understanding of web and networking technologies on server and client side, strong with at least one scripting and/or high level language: Python (preferred), Java, Shell, Perl, Golang
• Familiarity with REST/SOAP/JSON APIs
• Solid working knowledge of NoSQL and MySQL databases, Cassandra preferred
• System and application performance and load testing knowledge is a plus
• Self-motivated, with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field. Master’s preferred 

 
If you are interested in this opportunity, please email your resume at

and include posting in  23-00272  your application. also, you can call us at

630-576-1940

and to discuss his position details.
About Generis Tek: generis tek is a boutique it/professional staffing based in Chicagoland. we offer both contingent labor & permanent placement services to several fortune 500 clients nationwide. Our philosophy is based on delivering long-term value and build lasting relationships with our clients, consultants and employees. Our fundamental success lies in understanding our clients’ specific needs and working very closely with our consultants to create a right fit for both sides. we aspire to be our client’s most trusted business partner.