QA Engineer

OSec; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Competitive health packages

401k plan with company contributions

Paid, flexible vacation

Job summary

A dynamic cybersecurity company in New York is seeking a QA Engineer to ensure the quality and reliability of their web-based continuous penetration testing platform. The role requires strong proficiencies in software testing principles, TypeScript, and Python, within an agile environment. Key responsibilities include designing and executing test cases, collaborating with various teams, and maintaining strong product knowledge. The company offers a competitive package, including flexible working hours and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Strong understanding of software testing principles.
• Proficiency in TypeScript and Python.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute manual and automated test cases.
• Collaborate closely with developers and stakeholders.
• Identify and track bugs and performance issues.

Skills

Software testing principles

Agile/Scrum methodologies

TypeScript

Python

Playwright

Selenium

REST API testing

SQL

AWS

Git

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Postman

Qase

OpenAPI

Job description

About Us

We are a dynamic and innovative cybersecurity company committed to helping organizations secure their assets by providing advanced solutions and consultancy. We value quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement as core parts of our culture. We are currently seeking a QA Engineer to join our team and help ensure the reliability, performance, and security of our continuous penetration testing solution.

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive QA Engineer to join our growing team. This role is office-based, as it requires heavy day-to-day communication and close collaboration with leadership, and business stakeholders. The ideal candidate must be able to adapt quickly and ramp up fast on product knowledge in a dynamic environment.

You will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our web-based continuous penetration testing platform built using React, Django, and Python. You will work closely with developers, product managers, and security experts in an Agile environment to design, execute, and automate test cases that support high-quality software delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test cases for web applications built with React and Django.
• Collaborate closely with developers, product stakeholders, and business teams to understand requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage, including testing for user roles and personas.
• Quickly acquire and maintain strong product knowledge to effectively validate new and existing functionality.
• Identify, document, and track bugs and performance issues through to resolution.
• Validate backend functionality and APIs developed in Python and Django, including REST API communication.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, tools, and standards.
• Assist other teams, such as our Continuous Penetration Testing team, with test cases for the Automation Engine to ensure end-to-end coverage of our CTEM Model Ecosystem.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong understanding of software testing principles and QA methodologies.
• Strong familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies, with hands-on experience testing features for user roles and personas.
• Proficiency in TypeScript and Python.
• Mid-level experience with Playwright or Selenium for automated testing.
• Extensive hands-on experience with REST API testing using tools such as Postman, Qase, OpenAPI, or similar.
• Proficiency with SQL and database testing.
• Familiarity with AWS cloud environments.
• Experience with Git and GitHub Actions / automated pipelines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a highly interactive, office-based team environment.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Familiarity with Bash scripting.
• Experience with Go programming.
• Knowledge of CompTIA Security principles.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions;
• Collaborative and supportive team environment;
• Exposure to modern technologies and Agile best practices;
• Professional growth and learning opportunities;
• Flexible working hours;
• Competitive health packages;
• Life insurance;
• 401k plan with company contributions
• Maternity and parental leave;
• On-the-job training opportunities; and
• Paid, flexible vacation.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our team.