Job Title: Associate Software Quality Engineer
Job ID: R-048864
Location: Pune – Tower 6 (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 2+ years
Salary: As per Industry Standards
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
Certifications if any: Automation Testing / Cypress / Java or Python (Preferred but not mandatory)
About Us
Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source solutions. We deliver cutting-edge Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies to organizations worldwide. Our collaborative, inclusive, and open source-driven culture empowers over 20,000 Red Hatters across 40+ countries. With flexibility across work environments and an unwavering focus on innovation, Red Hat provides a space where passionate engineers, creators, and contributors thrive. Our belief: the best ideas come from anywhere—and anyone.
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Key Responsibilities
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Develop, maintain, and execute automated test strategies using Cypress or Playwright.
Contribute to defining quality engineering (QE) methodologies, tools, and processes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand solution architecture and integration points.
Analyze requirements and design effective test plans and test cases.
Participate in weekly QE team meetings, planning sessions, and status updates.
Identify, report, and track bugs and anomalies using standard tracking systems.
Provide timely test results and quality metrics to product and engineering leadership.
Support the team in performing performance testing and validating APIs.
Contribute to overall product quality by following software testing best practices.
Maintain documentation related to test strategies, test execution, and bug lifecycle.
Required Skills
2+ years of experience in quality engineering or software testing.
Strong understanding of UI automation tools like Cypress or Playwright.
Hands-on programming experience in Java or Python.
Good knowledge of API testing, HTTP protocols, and web performance evaluation.
Solid understanding of software testing concepts, SDLC, and STLC.
Familiarity with test automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills in testing environments.
Ability to work in a fast-paced agile development environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for collaboration and reporting.
Ability to adapt to changing technology landscapes and new tools.
Preferred Skills
Experience working in open source software environments.
Familiarity with Linux OS, Bash scripting, and shell commands.
Understanding of container technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
Knowledge of version control tools such as Git.
Hands-on experience with test result reporting tools and dashboards.
Ability to collaborate with global teams and across different time zones.
Exposure to performance testing tools such as JMeter or Gatling.
Participation in open source communities or contributions to GitHub projects.
Familiarity with Agile testing tools like Jira, TestRail, or Zephyr.
Certification in Software Testing (ISTQB) or Automation Tools (Cypress/Selenium).
Perks & Benefits
Access to cutting-edge open source technologies and projects.
Flexible work environment supporting innovation and autonomy.
Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employees and families.
Generous paid time off, holidays, and sick leave.
Open and inclusive work culture built on collaboration and transparency.
Opportunities to contribute to global communities and Red Hat open source projects.
Regular employee engagement programs and learning initiatives.
Access to internal tech talks, learning platforms, and career development tracks.
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Equality-based recruitment and zero discrimination hiring policy.
Why Join Us?
At Red Hat, we’re more than just a tech company—we’re a global open source community. We champion collaboration and diversity at every level, empowering each associate to contribute freely. From influencing enterprise-level product innovation to making an impact on communities worldwide, our engineers are at the heart of transformative open source projects. Red Hat isn’t just a place to work—it’s a place to grow, lead, and leave a mark. Join us to discover a career where transparency, inclusion, and creativity are core values—not corporate slogans.
