Qa Software Engineer

Overview
We are seeking our new
QA Software Engineer
to join the Axway team
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Team Lead, you will serve as the
Quality and Testing SME
for a high-performance platform engineering team focused on API management and integration technologies.
Quality Leadership & Strategy
Define and drive the
test strategy
aligned with platform architecture and integration patterns.
Champion
quality engineering best practices
, ensuring efficient and effective testing across all layers of the stack.
Mentor and coach engineers on testing techniques, automation, and performance validation.
Establish and track
quality KPIs and metrics
to continuously improve test coverage, reliability, and release confidence.
Ensure adherence to quality processes and standards, and proactively evolve them based on team and customer feedback.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with internal teams (engineering, DevOps, product) and external stakeholders (support, professional services, customer success) to elevate product quality and customer experience.
Act as a liaison between engineering and customer-facing teams to translate feedback into actionable quality improvements.
Test Design & Automation
Lead the design and implementation of
automated and manual tests
across API layers, data stores, and service mesh components (e.g., Envoy).
Apply the
test automation pyramid
effectively, ensuring robust unit, integration, and end-to-end test coverage.
Build and maintain scalable test frameworks and CI/CD integrations tailored to a microservices and Kubernetes-based architecture.
Risk & Performance Management
Identify and escalate
quality risks
, gaps, and inefficiencies in the testing lifecycle.
Drive
performance testing
initiatives for APIs, data pipelines, and distributed services using tools like JMeter, Gatling, or k6.
Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize and implement quality improvement initiatives in a timely and measurable way.
Platform Expertise
Develop deep technical knowledge of the platform's components including Java services, Envoy proxies, Valkey caching, MongoDB/Postgres databases, and Kubernetes orchestration.
Influence engineering teams to raise the bar on
quality deliverables
, ensuring resilient and scalable integrations.
Qualifications
5+ years of experience
in software quality engineering or SDET roles, with a strong focus on backend systems, APIs, and distributed platforms.
Proven expertise in
designing and implementing automated test frameworks
for microservices and API-driven architectures.
Strong programming skills in
Java
(or equivalent languages like Python or Go) for test automation and tooling.
Deep understanding of
API testing
(REST, gRPC), including contract testing, schema validation, and mocking strategies.
Familiarity with
Valkey (or Redis)
,
MongoDB
, and
PostgreSQL
, including how to validate data consistency and performance across these systems.
Hands-on experience with
Kubernetes
, including testing in containerized and orchestrated environments.
Strong knowledge of the
test automation pyramid
and experience applying it effectively in large-scale systems.
Experience with
performance and load testing tools
(e.g., JMeter, Gatling, k6) and interpreting results to guide optimization.
Excellent analytical and debugging skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving quality issues.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and advocate for quality.
Experience working in
Agile/Scrum
environments and contributing to continuous improvement in testing practices.
Company Overview
At Axway, we're more than a company—we're a pioneer.
For 25 years, we've been empowering organizations to achieve digital transformation and unlock innovation.
With a presence in 100 countries, 11,000+ customers, and a global team of over 1,400+ passionate professionals, Axway is driving the future of enterprise integration.
We're on a mission to
be the leader
in our space, empowering our customers with
secure, mission-critical software
to manage and deliver impactful business outcomes from all their
digital business interactions
.
Why Axway?
We believe in the power of togetherness.
When you're part of Axway, you're part of a culturally rich and globally connected community that thrives on exchanging ideas and tackling challenges head-on.
Whether working remotely or onsite, you'll find camaraderie, collaboration, and the support of leadership to inspire you daily.
Here, you'll grow, innovate, and succeed because we're better together.
Each step forward in your personal journey is one we take as a team.
Join us, and let's accomplish extraordinary things together.
Axway is a proud member of 74Software.
Learn more about how Axway is transforming the future:
Ready to shape the future?
Let's get started—because at Axway, together, we can.
Together, we will.
Axway is an AA and EEO employer
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