QA Engineer (Datadog)

Real is a fast-growing national real estate brokerage powered by technology. Real is currently operating in all U.S. states, Canada, and the District of Columbia. Founded in 2014, Real is a trailblazer in the Residential Real Estate industry, as we lead the disruption with our cutting-edge technology platform. We are on a mission to revolutionize the home-buying and selling process, making agents' lives better while creating lucrative financial opportunities for them.

For more information, visit https://www.onereal.com/

Work Schedule: 03:30 PM - 12:30 AM IST  

Location: Remote - India.  Availability: Must be able to join within 45 days of offer.

Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive QA Engineer with expertise in Datadog to enhance the monitoring and testing processes of our applications. This role focuses on utilizing Datadog for proactive issue detection, performance optimization, and ensuring high product stability. The ideal candidate will leverage data-driven insights to improve user experience and streamline debugging processes.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Utilize Datadog to monitor application performance, detect issues proactively, and analyze metrics for continuous improvement.

• Design and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases that align with Datadog insights, ensuring effective coverage of application functionality.

• Collaborate with development teams to prioritize bug fixes based on data-driven findings and facilitate faster resolution times.

• Conduct root cause analysis of issues detected via Datadog to enhance product stability and reduce downtime.

• Implement and refine testing procedures that leverage Datadog's monitoring capabilities for ongoing performance optimization.

• Create detailed documentation of testing processes, issues detected, and resolutions to support knowledge sharing within the team.

• Engage in streamlined debugging processes by integrating Datadog alerts and reports into the testing workflow.

• Analyze and report on application performance metrics to inform development decisions and better resource allocation.

• Participate in regular reviews of monitoring setups in Datadog to ensure they align with evolving application requirements.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong experience with Datadog, including setting up monitoring, alerts, and dashboards.

• Proficiency in testing methodologies, test case creation, and test case management.

• Ability to analyze and interpret performance metrics to drive actionable insights.

• Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on proactive issue detection and resolution.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 3+ years of experience in QA, with a strong focus on monitoring and performance testing.

• Experience in leveraging monitoring tools, especially Datadog, to enhance quality assurance processes.

• Familiarity with performance optimization strategies and methodologies.

• Knowledge of software development lifecycles and agile methodologies.

• Experience in implementing automated testing frameworks that integrate with Datadog.

Must-Have:  Ability to truly encompass our Company Core Values

• Work Hard. Be Kind

• “We” are bigger than “me”

• Tech x Humanity

Physical Requirements

• Sit for long periods of time

REAL is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.