Engineering · Full-time · England, United Kingdom
WHO ARE WE?
Searchlight Cyber provides organizations with relevant and actionable dark web threat intelligence, to help them identify and prevent criminal activity.
Founded in 2017 with a mission to stop criminals acting with impunity on the dark web, we have been involved in some of the world’s largest dark web investigations and have the most comprehensive dataset based on proprietary techniques and ground-breaking academic research.
Today we help government and law enforcement, enterprises, and managed security services providers around the world to illuminate deep and dark web threats and prevent attacks.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Senior Test Automation Engineer will have the exciting opportunity to join our Cerberus or DarkIQ teams to build new and extend existing test automation frameworks. This person will report directly to the QA Automation Lead.
We’re looking for someone with experience creating automation frameworks from scratch for UI and API tests, for SaaS based products ideally. The role is crucial in ensuring that we reach and maintain sufficient test automation coverage across UI, API and non-functional testing.
WHAT WILL I DO?
Develop, implement, and manage processes to ensure that products meet required specifications for quality, function, and reliability prior to delivery
Identifies and sets appropriate quality standards and parameters for products
Communicates quality standards and parameters to the team and other appropriate staff
Coordinates product testing processes
Participates in manual product testing, develops automated testing and is able to develop further tooling as per the testing pyramid
You’ll own the automated testing capability for one of our products, and support across the function as needed
Ensure that performance and scalability is an integral component of all test strategies and project plans
Identifies and analyzes issues, bugs, defects, and other problems, particularly when problems recur in multiple products; recommends and facilitates solutions to these issues
Work closely with our security function to ensure that company security policies are adhered to
Reviews client, customer, and user feedback
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Experience creating automation frameworks from scratch using Javascript or Typescript, ideally using Cypress or Playwright
Previous experience in maintaining a QA provision to support SaaS products.
Exceptional communication skills - able to translate technical issues and concepts for potentially non technical stakeholders
Experience in building provision would be advantageous, whoever the role would also suit someone that has held a senior QA position for some time and is now looking for the next step in their career
A history of becoming embedded in both product and software development teams, becoming a trusted advisor on all things QA
Our applications are built using Python, PHP, Laravel and Vue; experience testing this technology stack would be beneficial
Knowledge of Agile and commercial development processes
Experience of developing and creating automated testing procedures and CI/CD would be advantageous
Demonstrate a security-first approach
No certifications are required for this role, however a certification such as ISTQB or similar would be beneficial
WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
Job satisfaction; working for a company that is genuinely making people's lives better and helping to reduce the impact of internet based crime. You will have the opportunity to grow your career with the company in a very exciting industry.
On top of a generous salary in line with your experience, you’ll receive a commission scheme, great benefits package and a learning and development plan to help ensure your career always moves in the right direction.
We’re a committed team of professionals all from diverse backgrounds - software, data, security, sales and more. We all come together with a real passion for technology and a drive to make a difference - we’re committed to protecting society from threats and actors who use and abuse the dark web.
You’ll be challenged with interesting projects that will help you think outside the box and have plenty of opportunities to learn and practice new skills. You’ll be a key member of the team, directly contributing to our customer and supplier relationships and helping business goals. We believe in training & development, having fun and a great work life balance.
Your benefits package will include:
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Entry into company pension scheme
Company vision scheme
Private Dental cover
You’ll receive a Perkbox membership, offering a range of high street discounts and other rewards
We offer both TechScheme and Cycle2Work
Comprehensive training and support to develop your career, including a training budget
A range of office perks, including free fresh fruit daily, a bean to cup coffee machine and more
Regular team building and reward events
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