Software Engineer in Test Automation Development (Java, Linux, TestNG) - Edinburgh - SecureWorks

Job description

Software Developer in Test Automation – SecureWorks

SecureWorks is a global leader in providing intelligence-driven information security solutions. We play an important role, as no organization in the world is immune from cyberattacks and the nature of the attack is changing every day. Internet security is a problem that will never be solved. Unlike point products that address a specific technology issue, we attack the problem holistically by analyzing threat actor tactics, techniques and procedures, and develop solutions using best-of-breed technologies to protect our clients. We are one of the best in the world at understanding the threat.

In short, we give our clients an early warning capability. SecureWorks was founded in 1999 and headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., with offices in all the major security markets around the globe. We have more than 2,000 team members, and partner with more than 4,200 clients in 59 countries to keep the bad guys out of their networks. We've been consistently recognized by industry analysts, readers' polls and as a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for managed security services, worldwide.

Role Overview
As a Software Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer / Software Developer in Test Automation (SDET) you will be a part of our engineering team developing better security products. You will find, examine, report, and track software defects - utilizing your skills in both white- and black-box testing, in a multi-platform environment, using cutting-edge protection and network testing technologies. You will apply technical, quantitative analysis, and statistics skills in solving problems with business applications. You will design and write test plans and test cases based on software requirements. You will use tools that relate to security, functional, and performance testing, and implement test tools for software automation. This position presents the opportunity and expectation to become a subject matter expert and key contributor to the Engineering organization.

The Software QA Engineer will also have a contributing role in our Test Engineering team, which is responsible for testing for application defects and protection coverage. You will work with developers, system administrators, nationally recognized security analysts, and product management to ensure that we deliver high quality products that meet or exceed industry test standards. This is a challenging and rewarding position, as we are constantly evolving our capabilities in order to protect our clients from Internet intrusions.

Role Responsibilities
-Understand our products fully, and envision scenarios using that knowledge to create and automate test cases for new products, and new functionalities
-Write test scenarios in TestNG for full integration testing, not just individual unit testing (no manual test)
-Participate in a test automation tool selection process for an automated component testing harness in a Java/EJB/Maven environment
-Participate in project-wide reviews of requirements, system architecture, and detailed design documents
-Develop and execute automated tests using the selected tool, which will require programming in Java
-Debug code
-Perform static analysis of source code using complexity metrics
-Effectively communicate testing activities and findings in verbal and written formats
-Integrate the test suites into the test management system and custom test harnesses

Location
Onsite at our offices in Edinburgh.

As a managed security provider, SecureWorks expects its employees to understand and apply commonly known security practices and possess a working knowledge of applicable industry controls such as NIST 800-53. Employees will be expected to acknowledge their security responsibilities in writing prior to gaining access to company systems. Employees will be required to maintain a working knowledge of local security policies and execute general controls as assigned.

Desired profile

Role Requirements
-Extensive experience plus a four year degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or software engineering desired (or add four additional years of experience).
Experience to include:
-Hands-on experience in test automation, including writing full integration testing (TestNG preferred) and individual unit test cases
-Java web / database / application (Server-side, browser-based) testing
-Proficiency with Linux command line tools for software development
-Experience producing effective technical documentation around test plans and implementations

Preferences
-Python scripting language experience
-Experience with TestNG
-Experience with Java performance tools such as JProfiler, GC Viewer, Eclipse Memory Analyzer
-Certification in testing tools / skills
-Effective participation in estimation, planning, cost-of-quality, and quality risk analysis

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