QA Automation Engineer for k0rdent KOF Team (Contractor for 6 months)

Job Description Key Responsibilities Testing Strategy & Leadership Contribute to driving the overall QA strategy for Kubernetes and cloud-native environments, aligning quality goals with business objectives and release deadlines. Evaluate and champion best-in-class testing best practices and frameworks for distributed systems. Lead risk analysis and test planning for large-scale, multi-cloud infrastructure and container orchestration. Architecting Test Systems Architect test frameworks and infrastructure to support automated testing of complex systems. Design and implement test automation frameworks using programming languages such as Python or Java. Develop and maintain reusable test components and utilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of automated tests into CI/CD pipelines. Ensure test data quality, integrity, and security. Develop and maintain documentation for test plans, test cases, and test results. Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on testing-related issues. Contribute to the development of a comprehensive testing strategy that aligns with business objectives and release deadlines. Provide guidance and support to junior team members. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in testing technologies and methodologies. Develop and maintain expertise in test automation frameworks, tools, and languages. Participate in regular meetings with stakeholders to ensure alignment and provide updates on project progress.