QA Automation Engineer

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.The RoleProofpoint's Security-Awareness-Training team is moving to a CI/CD model of developing and delivering software, and we are looking for people who can contribute to making that happen. The QA Automation Engineer III will test all aspects of our various PSAT 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 III 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 reproduce Review 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 coordination Continuously 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 teamFive or more years of experience in Software QA and Test AutomationBS in Computer Sciences or Information Technology, or equivalent experience Must 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 fail.  You 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 teamTest Lead experience is a plusExcellent time management skills and strong attention to detail Why 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 Proofpoint’s amazing culture!#LI-AN1If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!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 pay and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes flexible time off, a robust well-being program that provides for 4 global wellbeing days per year, and a 3-week work from anywhere option.Base Pay Ranges:SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area:Base Pay Range: 128,940.00 - 202,620.00 USDCalifornia (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:Base Pay Range: 106,750.00 - 167,750.00 USDAll other cities and states excluding those listed above:Base Pay Range: 96,320.00 - 151,360.00 USD