Software Engineer – Test Automation, CI/CD, and DevOps

Red Hat is hiring a Software Engineer – Test Automation, CI/CD, and DevOps in Boston, Suffolk County, US. This role will design, build, and maintain a high‑performance CI/CD service for the Telco Verification Pillar, ensuring fast, reliable software delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and operate a scalable CI/CD platform that supports automated testing for multiple testing teams.
• Create and maintain robust test automation frameworks using industry‑standard tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, JUnit, PyTest).
• Implement end‑to‑end pipelines with Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar, integrating security, performance, and compliance checks.
• Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, and product owners to define test strategies and quality metrics.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize pipeline performance, ensuring high availability and low latency.
• Drive DevOps best practices, including infrastructure‑as‑code (Terraform, Ansible) and container orchestration (Kubernetes, OpenShift).
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and agile ceremonies to align delivery with business goals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience in test automation, CI/CD, and DevOps engineering.
• Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Go.
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI) and version control (Git).
• Strong understanding of container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience building and maintaining automated test suites for functional, integration, and performance testing.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in cross‑functional teams.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux and OpenShift ecosystem.
• Familiarity with security testing tools (OWASP ZAP, Snyk) and compliance frameworks.
• Certification in Kubernetes, AWS, or Red Hat OpenShift.

Compensation

Salary range: $146,171.69 – $146,171.69 per year.

Why Join Red Hat?

Be part of an open‑source leader driving innovation in telecommunications. Enjoy a collaborative culture, continuous learning opportunities, and competitive benefits while shaping the future of automated software delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions

What technologies will I work with in this role?

You will use CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI, test frameworks such as Selenium or PyTest, container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift), and scripting languages like Python or Bash.

Do I need prior experience with telecommunications?

Direct telecom experience is not required, but experience with large‑scale automated testing and CI/CD pipelines in complex environments is essential.

What are the salary and location details?

The position is based in Boston, Suffolk County, US, with a fixed salary of $146,171.69 per year.