Senior SDET automating testing, deployment, and validation for Akamai's Kubernetes - based cloud platform. Building reliable test frameworks for distributed cloud and edge services.
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.
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
- Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance plans
- 401k plan
- Discretionary Time Off
- Other minor perks
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