Job Description
We’re looking for an SDET Test Engineer to join our dynamic team and help drive quality through automation. You'll be part of an innovative team, building tests that focuses on integrated & automated test practices within our CI/CD pipelines. Working closely with developers, you’ll ensure strong test coverage, catch edge cases, and advocate for high-quality releases. If you have solid backend testing experience, know Python and JavaScript/TypeScript, and have used Cypress or Playwright technologies
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for backend and frontend components.
- Write and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and scripts for backend/API and UI testing.
- Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Gitlab, GitHub Actions) to integrate automated tests.
- Collaborate with development teams to refine test strategies, cover edge cases, and ensure high test coverage.
- Conduct exploratory testing to uncover usability issues, edge cases, and potential risks.
- Advocate for quality across the organization, ensuring product releases meet high standards.
- Adapt to a fast-paced startup environment, taking on new challenges and responsibilities as needed.
YOUR REQUIREMENTS:
- 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with a strong emphasis on backend testing and automation.
- Proficiency in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript for automation scripting.
- Hands-on experience with Cypress or Playwright for frontend testing.
- Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools (e.g., Gitlab, GitHub Actions) and integrating automated tests.
- Familiarity with Bash scripting and networking concepts.
- Knowledge of REST APIs and backend testing.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Experience working in Agile Development environment.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with GPU-based workflows or high-performance computing (HPC).
- Knowledge of performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Grafana k6, Gatling).
- Basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (Docker) is a plus.
With us, you will work towards the future of HPC: From new, sustainable building methods for data centers to cooling concepts to software solutions for accelerated compute.
Your approaches count: In official exchange formats or spontaneously at the coffee machine. At Northern Data, it's the best idea that counts - not the hierarchy. We’re looking forward to getting your inputs!
You make the difference in the company: Unlike in established corporations, at Northern Data you will really help shape things. From implementing new departments, to optimizing processes and culture.
Best-in-class partners: The best work with Northern Data. This means a knowledge and time advantage from which your career and our customers benefit equally.
Green by heart: Sustainability is at the core of Northern Data. With us, you actively work on the carbon neutrality of datacenters worldwide. Beginning with our infrastructure and continuing with the solutions for our clients, we work towards a green future.
Home Office facts: Work with our international and virtual team flexible from home. And of course, your hardware wishes will be fulfilled to make your ideas for next level HPC come true.
Your wellness matters: At Northern Data we have regular wellbeing initiatives that are designed to promote wellness, diversity, inclusion, and much more, ensuring a supportive and enriching environment for our global team.
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What We Do
At Northern Data Group, we believe unlimited High Performance Computing (HPC) will unlock unprecedented opportunities for research and development, business, and ultimately human progress.
We power innovation through market-leading HPC infrastructure, operating across our three business divisions: Taiga Cloud, Ardent Data Centers and Peak Mining.
Our global organization is rapidly becoming a world leader for GPU-based solutions by designing and operating ultra-efficient green HPC infrastructure.
We uniquely combine intelligent and sustainable data centers, cutting-edge hardware and self-developed software for various HPC applications including Generative AI, Machine Learning and Bitcoin Mining.
We operate from large-scale custom data centers and proprietary containerized data centers for ultimate site selection flexibility
