QA Automation Engineer (Linux OS, Python)
We are seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer with knowledge of Linux OS, a background in Python development, and experience with OVS/DPDK to join a long-term product development project at PLVision. This is an opportunity to secure your continuous professional growth while working with a highly experienced engineering team.
As a QA Automation Engineer, your primary focus will be on verifying the customer's networking hardware using virtual switches and applying various test methodologies. Your role will directly impact the quality of the product we deliver to our clients.
At PLVision, we foster a collaborative and rewarding environment. Our in-demand specialization in computer networking allows us to expand existing projects and launch new ones, ensuring you have a long-term, stable job. Join us, cooperate with our experienced team, and unleash your full potential.
Client Profile
The customer is a European company, one of the world's leading manufacturers of SmartNICs (Network Interface Cards). They also provide testing, monitoring, and network performance analysis services for data centers. The key technologies of this project are Open vSwitch (OVS) and DPDK (Data Plane Development Kit).
About PLVision
We are a software product development company specializing in computer networking and embedded systems. PLVision has offices in Krakow, Poland, and in Ukraine: Lviv, Odesa, Kyiv, and Kharkiv (currently relocated). Founded in 2007, the company helps networking industry leaders and ambitious startups in the U.S., Israel, and the EU countries to launch innovative products.
Vacancy responsibilities:
Prepare the test environment to meet customer-specific needs
Automate test execution using CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins)
Update the test framework to support customer-specific hardware
Execute test cases for various types of customer hardware
Develop test cases for performance and functional testing
Implement test cases for the DPDK driver of the customer’s product
Prepare and review test documentation
Vacancy requirements:
At least 2 years of experience with Python
Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD)
Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
Basic knowledge of Linux
Basic knowledge of Docker
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Communications Engineering
Proficiency in technical English (Intermediate level or higher)
Vacancy plus options:
Familiarity with network communication protocols
Knowledge of OVS (Open vSwitch) and DPDK (Data Plane Development Kit)
Experience with CI methodologies and tools (e.g., Jenkins)
Hands-on experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment