Software Engineer - Automation

Flexera saves customers billions of dollars in wasted technology spend. A pioneer in Hybrid ITAM and FinOps, Flexera provides award-winning, data-oriented SaaS solutions for technology value optimization (TVO), enabling IT, finance, procurement and cloud teams to gain deep insights into cost optimization, compliance and risks for each business service. Flexera One solutions are built on a set of definitive customer, supplier and industry data, powered by our Technology Intelligence Platform, that enables organizations to visualize their Enterprise Technology Blueprint™ in hybrid environments—from on-premises to SaaS to containers to cloud.

We’re transforming the software industry.  We’re Flexera.  With more than 50,000 customers across the world, we’re achieving that goal. But we know we can’t do any of that without our team. Ready to help us re-imagine the industry during a time of substantial growth and ambitious plans?  Come and see why we’re consistently recognized by Gartner, Forrester and IDC as a category leader in the marketplace. Learn more at flexera.com

Now part of Flexera, Spot optimizes cloud infrastructure to always be highly available and for the lowest possible cost—we revolutionize the way businesses manage their cloud. We are looking for a skilled and motivated Software Engineer – Automation to join our engineering team and contribute to the quality of our cloud optimization products through effective and scalable automation. In this hands-on role, you'll work on enhancing our automation frameworks, expanding test coverage, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive product excellence. Our Java-based Selenium framework supports testing across complex interfaces, data workflows, and cloud-based business logic—your contributions will help ensure our systems stay robust, scalable, and performant.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain automated test suites for cloud-native applications and services
• Collaborate with senior engineers, QA, and product stakeholders to identify test areas with high ROI
• Develop reusable test components and contribute to automation infrastructure improvements
• Analyze test results, identify issues, and participate in defect resolution discussions
• Support CI/CD integration efforts by embedding automation into build and release workflows
• Stay current with industry best practices in automation, testing methodologies, and relevant tooling
  
  

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience designing and executing automated tests for cloud-based systems
• Proficiency in Java, Selenium, and familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins
• Experience with backend test automation and container environments such as Kubernetes
• Understanding of infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform) and cloud platform fundamentals
• Solid grasp of software testing principles and automation strategies
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• ISTQB or equivalent certification in software testing is a plus
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  
  

Nice to Have

• Exposure to ML/AI systems and testing dynamic, data-intensive applications
• Familiarity with observability and performance testing tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, JMeter, k6)
  
  

Flexera is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will be considered for open roles regardless of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local/national laws, policies and/or regulations. 

Flexera understands the value that results from employing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. We recognize that equity necessitates acknowledging past exclusion and that inclusion requires intentional effort. Our DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) council is the driving force behind our commitment to championing policies and practices that foster a welcoming environment for all.

We encourage candidates requiring accommodations to please let us know by emailing careers@flexera.com.