About the role

Software Engineer in Test at Blackpoint building automated tests for cloud-based cybersecurity solutions. Collaborating with engineering teams to enhance software quality and resiliency.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain automated test scripts and cases within existing frameworks to support testing of cybersecurity products.
Execute test plans across endpoint, cloud-based, and microservices-driven security solutions, escalating complex issues to senior engineers as needed.
Collaborate with developers and product teams to apply quality practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
Support the integration of automated tests into existing CI/CD pipelines, following established team processes.
Identify, document, and track defects, and work with engineering teams to help drive them to resolution.
Contribute ideas for improving testing processes, frameworks, and tooling, and adopt best practices introduced by senior team members.
Use AI-powered engineering and testing tools introduced by the team to support automation development and defect detection.
Help identify opportunities to reduce manual effort through automation and intelligent tooling.
Provide clear, timely updates on testing progress and defect status to the immediate team.

2+ years of experience in software testing, quality engineering, or a related technical role, with some exposure to test automation.
Working knowledge of automation frameworks and tools such as Playwright, JUnit, or TestNG, along with scripting/programming experience in TypeScript or Python.
Exposure to or interest in testing cybersecurity products, such as endpoint detection, threat detection, MDR/XDR, SIEM, or SOC platforms, is a plus.
Foundational understanding of CI/CD concepts; familiarity with tools such as GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, or Jenkins, and cloud environments such as AWS or Azure, Docker, or Kubernetes is a plus.
Solid troubleshooting skills and a willingness to ask questions and seek guidance from senior team members when needed.
Curiosity about applying AI-powered tools to testing and a genuine interest in learning new technologies.
Familiarity with Git and an interest in developing TDD and BDD skills.
Strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and eagerness to learn and grow within the team.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.