Fedora QA team is dedicated to ensuring the continuous quality of Fedora releases. Our team develops, maintains, and uses a suite of tools to automate both the testing and the related processes. We regularly work with other teams and contributors in and outside of Red Hat.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented QA Engineer. In this role, you’ll bring both your technical expertise and QA mindset to ensure that Fedora’s releases adhere to quality standards. This is a hands-on position with significant room for initiative and creativity. You’ll play a key role in investigating issues, designing workflows and processes, and working across departments to coordinate and prioritize new features.

What will you do

• Design, implement, and maintain tests and processes for Fedora release testing.

• Develop and maintain automation of tests and QA related processes.

• Engage with other Red Hat teams to coordinate on cross-functional projects and issues.

• Participate in Fedora community discussions to address quality-related concerns.

What will you bring

• Python Development: Proficient in Python, with experience creating tools, scripts, or applications.

• In-depth Linux knowledge: Ideal candidates are daily Linux users, possibly running their own server, multimedia center, or similar. Practical familiarity with the intricacies of the Linux environment is essential.

• Quality Assurance Mindset: Able to break and fix systems, with a knack for identifying potential issues and a commitment to thorough investigation.

• Critical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex issues independently.

• Effective Communication: Experience communicating effectively with other teams and departments across a broad organization

• Adaptability: Able to prioritize and switch tasks in a dynamic environment.

The following are considered a plus

• Familiarity with frontend development, UI/UX, or design principles.

• Familiarity with database and system design.

• Experience with OpenShift.

• A keen interest in a wide spectrum of IT related topics.

About Red Hat

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