Sr. QA Automation Engineer at Proofpoint

About Us:Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people data and AI agents connect across email cloud and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortunelarge enterprises and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats prevent data loss and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.How We Work:At Proofpoint youll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values:Bold in how we dream and innovateResponsive to feedback challenges and opportunitiesAccountable for results and best in class outcomesVisionary in future focused problem-solvingExceptional in execution and impactCorporate OverviewProofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations greatest assets and biggest risks: vulnerabilities in people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats safeguard their data and make their users more resilient against cyber-attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes including more than half of the Fortune 1000 rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email the cloud social media and the web. We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. Thats why were a leader in next-generation cybersecurity. Protection Starts with People.Proofpoints ZenGuide team is looking for Sr. QA Automation Engineer. The candidate will test all aspects of our various ZenGuide products. Candidates must be able to create maintain and expand the existing automated regression suites to support ongoing Product Development for software releases. Additionally they must be able to devise test cases from requirements perform exploratory testing and write and execute automated regression tests. They must be able to work effectively within Agile teams with developers and product owners to decompose user stories/requirements and write automated tests at the Business logic Contract and User Interface levels. They must be able to handle multiple assignments and tasks simultaneously. They must be able to estimate the time and resources required for testing and demonstrate a proven ability to complete software testing effectively within the established schedules.Our Engineers are designing and developing our market-leading security training and assessment software. Our goal is to help organizations teach their employees to secure behavior through interactive web applications received and managed by our customers on our proprietary SaaS platform.The ideal candidate is enthusiastic to work with cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced environment supporting a global SaaS product. As a QA Automation Engineer you will lend your skill sets to help lead the testing of a key customer-facing component that has high visibility and value within the organization.Your day to dayAnalyze product requirements and develop test plans and test casesDesign and develop test automation scenarios to validate system interfaces and system integrationsCollaborate with developers to allocate testing between automated back-end integration and UI testsPerform manual exploratory testing on new requirements prior to writing automated integration tests and maintaining them as regression testsWork with developers to build quality in and make sure new software goes out with the proper automated tests coverageEvaluate unit test coverage to determine QA automation tests on new and current featuresIdentify and implement complex automation efforts including refactoring of automation code where neededProvide automation tests for Ops team to use in CICD quality gatesUtilize system tools to diagnose and fully document test failures identifying the source of the failure and providing steps to reproduceReview and reproduce product defects that are reported by customers before corrections are delivered for testingReview and validate tests written by Developers and other QA membersCoordinate the testing done by others or assist in that coordinationContinuously identify process improvement opportunitiesProvide technical support and mentoring to junior team membersParticipate in Agile sprint planning stand-ups and retrospective meetingsWhat you bring to the teamTwo or more years of experience in Software QA and Test AutomationBS in Computer Sciences or Information Technology or equivalent experienceMust have strong Java skills or very good skills and experience in another object-oriented languageExperienced in advanced code development code review and construction of automation frameworksWe are moving towards automated testing in an EKS/Docker environment and experience with these technologies is a plusExperience collaborating with teams during the design and implementation phases to develop the best test approach incorporating the appropriate level of testing while understanding test coverageComprehensive knowledge of modern browsers operating systems and user interface testing techniquesDemonstrated ability to develop new technical skills; our technologies are moving at a rapid pace and you will need to move with themMaintaining automated tests means debugging when they must be able to learn and understand the product architecture and the test architectureStrong interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience working as part of a technical teamStrong understanding of unit integration and API testing.Playwright is a plusComprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Azure Server platform and email securityTest Lead experience is a plusExcellent time management skills and strong attention to detailWhy ProofpointAs a customer focused and driven-to-win organization with leading edge products there are many exciting reasons to join the Proofpoint team. We believe in hiring the best the brightest and cultivating a culture of collaboration and appreciation. As we continue to grow and expand globally we understand that hiring the right people and developing great teams is key to our success! We are a multi-national company with locations in many countries with each location contributing to Proofpoints amazing culture! #LI-AN1Why ProofpointAt Proofpoint we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons youll love working with us:Competitive compensationComprehensive benefitsCareer success on your termsFlexible work environmentAnnual wellness and community outreach daysAlways on recognition for your contributionsGlobal collaboration and networking opportunitiesOur Culture:Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging empower purpose and drive success-every day for everyone.We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process please reach out to .How to ApplyInterested Submit your application along with any supporting information- we cant wait to hear from you!Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge skills and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package including flexible time off a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option.Base Pay Ranges:SF Bay Area New York City Metro Area:Base Pay Range: 161625.00 - 237050.00 USDCalifornia (excludes SF Bay Area) Colorado Connecticut Illinois Washington DC Metro Maryland Massachusetts New Jersey Texas Washington Virginia and Alaska:Base Pay Range: 132225.00 - 193930.00 USDAll other cities and states excluding those listed above:Base Pay Range: 120525.00 - 176770.00 USDRequired Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Continuous Integration,APIs,Automotive software,Test Cases,Electrical Engineering,Junit,Distributed Control Systems,Testng,Java,Test Automation,Programmable Logic Controllers,Selenium Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1