QA Engineer

OSec•New York, NY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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 Haves

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

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.