Quality Engineer-Middleware
IBM · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- On site
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job highlights
- Design and build automated testing solutions.
- Reduce manual effort in the testing process.
- Apply automated tools across the SDLC.
- Recommend tools for test management and reporting.
- Automate test data generation and defect management.
About the role
About IBM Consulting
A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.Your Role and Responsibilities
As a Middleware Testing Practitioner, you will design, build, test, and deploy effective testing solutions which reduce the amount of manual effort in the testing process. You are responsible for applying automated tools to support the testing of applications across all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You need to support the test team by recommending tools and processes to automate other test activities, such as test management, reporting, test data generation, and defect management.Key Skills/Competency
Quality Engineer Middleware, SDET, Testing, Middleware, API Test Automation, SOAP UI, CA Lisa, Para soft, Rest Assured, JavaScript, Java, WebSphere MQ, IBM Integration Bus, Test Automation Strategy, Distributed Systems, Database Queries, NoSQLSkills & topics
- Quality Engineer
- Middleware
- Testing
- SDET
- API Automation
- SOAP UI
- Rest Assured
- JavaScript
- Java
- IBM Consulting
- SDLC
- Automation Tools
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 5-8 years of SDET and testing experience, focusing on middleware and automation tools.
- Showcase technical skills: Emphasize your expertise in JavaScript or Java, and familiarity with tools like SOAP UI, Rest Assured, and API automation frameworks.
- Quantify achievements: Provide examples of how your testing solutions reduced manual effort or improved the SDLC process.
- Research IBM's culture: Understand their focus on hybrid cloud, AI, and client collaboration to align your application with their values.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with specific middleware technologies and automation strategies.
Technical preparation
Master JavaScript or Java coding skills.,Practice with API test automation frameworks.,Study SOAP UI, CA Lisa, or Para soft.,Review WebSphere MQ and IBM Integration Bus.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex testing challenge.,How do you collaborate with remote teams?,Give an example of reducing manual effort.,How do you stay updated on testing tools?
Frequently asked questions
- What specific middleware technologies are most important for the Quality Engineer Middleware role at IBM?
- For the Quality Engineer Middleware position at IBM, strong knowledge of Internet/Web Technologies is essential. Experience with tools like SOAP UI, CA Lisa, Para soft, or similar is required. Proficiency in using Rest Assured or other API Test automation Frameworks is also crucial. While not mandatory, knowledge of WebSphere MQ and IBM Integration Bus (IIB) is considered a plus.
- What level of coding experience is expected for the Quality Engineer Middleware job at IBM?
- The Quality Engineer Middleware role at IBM requires excellent coding skills. Candidates are expected to have strong proficiency in either JavaScript or Java to effectively design, build, and test automated solutions within the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Does IBM's Quality Engineer Middleware role require a specific degree?
- While a Master's Degree is listed as preferred education for the Quality Engineer Middleware role at IBM, it's not strictly required. The emphasis is placed on having 5-8 years of relevant SDET and testing experience, along with strong technical and professional expertise.
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Middleware Testing Practitioner at IBM?
- As a Middleware Testing Practitioner at IBM, your primary responsibilities include designing, building, testing, and deploying automated testing solutions to minimize manual effort. You'll utilize automated tools throughout the SDLC and recommend processes for automating test management, reporting, data generation, and defect management.
- How does IBM approach career development for its Quality Engineers?
- IBM Consulting fosters a culture of growth and empathy, focusing on your long-term career development. They encourage exploring new ideas, challenging the norm, and creating innovative solutions, valuing your unique skills and experiences to help you achieve your career goals.