Overview:
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Eggplant Performance is a multi-language Windows performance testing platform (C++, Java, C#, Python) used to load-test applications across web, TCP, Citrix, and custom protocols. We're looking for a Software Test Automation Engineer to work across our platform to ensure a high quality product.
Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain features across the C++/Java/.NET engine and Python tooling layers.
Drive the Python 2- 3.14 migration and REST API modernisation work.
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Maintain SWIG-based cross-language interop without breaking API parity.
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Write automated tests alongside feature work, not after.
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Debug systematically across engine/injector/controller boundaries.
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Review code for correctness, security, and maintainability.
Qualifications:
Required skills:
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Bachelor/Masters in Computer Engineering/Computer Science more than 5 years of experience in relevant field
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C++ (C++11 and newer ideally).
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Strong Python skills, including good working knowledge of the ecosystem (uv, PyPi etc), Java (8+), C#.
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Familiar with Git for source control.
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Test driven development: Google Test, PyTest, JUnit with knowledge of test structure up and down the testing pyramid.
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Object oriented architecture and design concepts.
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Solid understanding of network protocols.
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Multithreaded programming in one of the above languages.
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Secure coding principles and techniques.
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Added advantage with experience in using Eggplant Performance and Eggplant Functional software.
Bonus skills:
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Agile working methods.
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PyQt4/PyQt5/PyQt6 or other desktop GUI framework experience.
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Experience with build orchestration tools (Ant, MSBuild) across multi-language codebases.
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Familiarity with performance/load testing concepts (virtual users, protocol-level test scripting)
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Experience with SWIG or other cross-language binding generators
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OSS license compliance literacy (GPL/LGPL/reciprocal license families and why they matter for a shipped commercial product)
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Experience directing AI coding assistants on real production codebases, writing scoped specs/plans, critically reviewing AI-generated diffs, and knowing when to trust vs. verify
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