Principal Software Test Engineer (Security Posture)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Create detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans that cover all possible test cases to verify feature functionality for customer use cases.
• Design and execute automation scripts for all test cases.
• Develop and maintain robust test automation frameworks and tools to enhance testing quality and efficiency.
• Improve existing test automation frameworks to support new software features.
• Utilize troubleshooting skills to isolate issues found during testing and verify bug fixes after resolution.
• Estimate, prioritize, plan, and coordinate testing activities to meet release deadlines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, development, and other SDET members in a fast-paced environment.
• Take ownership of testing tasks in a high-paced work environment with short release cycles.

Requirements

• Proven experience in writing test plans and test cases with a strong understanding of SDET methodologies, tools, and procedures.
• Strong programming and scripting skills, including experience with Python/Pytest for REST API automation.
• UI automation/testing experience using Selenium, JavaScript, or Playwright.
• Experience with TCP/IP Networking and Network/Cloud Security is highly desirable.
• Good understanding of networking concepts and L2-L7 protocols.
• Experience testing network security products, preferably with firewalls.
• Experience testing Cloud Management platforms and building/maintaining GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Knowledge of Linux, Esxi Virtualization, Docker, or Kubernetes is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and work in fast-paced, innovative environments.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.
• Educational background with a BS or MS in Computer Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience as a Software Developer, SDET, or Software Tester.

Nice to Have

• Experience in developing test automation of REST APIs using Python/Pytest.
• UI automation/testing experience using Selenium/JavaScript/Playwright.
• Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with Linux, Esxi Virtualization, Docker, or Kubernetes.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience as a Software Developer, SDET, or Software Tester.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary ranging from $147,000 to $225,500 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Potential inclusion of restricted stock units and bonuses.
• Wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items.
• Mental and financial health resources.
• Personalized learning opportunities.
• Work environment that offers flexibility and fosters collaboration.