Job Description
Forcepoint simplifies security for global businesses and governments. Forcepoint’s all-in-one, truly cloud-native platform makes it easy to adopt Zero Trust and prevent the theft or loss of sensitive data and intellectual property no matter where people are working.Forcepoint is growing and needs a senior quality engineer to work as an embedded member of the endpoint software development team. In this role you will develop test strategies, execute end-to-end customer driven test cases, build networks, develop test automation scripts, and work closely with a global development team to deliver a high quality product. This role will be heavy on the diagnostics and automation aspects of quality assurance. The successful candidate will have an engineering background and the ability to read code.Essential FunctionsDevelop test plans, test cases, and test automation for Forcepoint’s endpoint security agentsWork directly with software engineers both locally and globally to ensure product quality objectives are achievedCollaborate across site boundaries to share test practices with low level and system test engineersConfigure workstations, operating environments, and the system under test, as needed to complete assigned testingPossess strong knowledge in software testing and debuggingSetup and maintain test labs for various projectsPerform other duties and projects as assignedEducation and ExperienceBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience8+ years of experience in software testing or equivalentStrong background and experience in software testing methodology, test development, and test executionUnderstanding of software development methods, design, and implementationWorking knowledge of one or more languages (PYTHON & JAVA) suitable for test automation developmentExperience with testing tools and methodologies including automation frameworks, large data, performance and scalabilityStrong knowledge of Microsoft Windows products, Mac and Linux.Strong OSI layer knowledge to support triage on various layers and protocolsExperience testing APIs and Web ServicesSoft SkillsStrong communication (written and oral) and teamwork behavior within a diverse team environmentSelf-motivated to research new skills and technologies (whether or not directly related to product)Commitment to the broader range of product development goals (teamwork at scale)Preferred Skills and BackgroundExperience with test automation and CI/CDExperience testing and debugging kernel and device driver softwareExperience with networking and/or communications protocols, especially TCP/IPExperience testing APIs and Web ServicesExperience working in an Agile/SCRUM centered organization #J-18808-Ljbffr