Intermediate Security QA Automation Engineer

BlackBerry
Düsseldorf, Germany
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English, German
Experience level
Intermediate

Job location

Düsseldorf, Germany

Tech stack

Java
Test Suite
Artificial Intelligence
Automation of Tests
Software Quality
Python
Software Engineering
Kotlin

Job description

The Intermediate Security QA Automation Engineer is the architect of our automated testing quality. This role bridges development and security by transforming complex security scenarios into robust, automated Common Criteria test suites. This individual does not just run tests but builds and extends the frameworks that ensure software is verifiable and secure by design., We are seeking a proficient Automation Engineer to transform manual security assessment scenarios into robust, automated test suites. You will be responsible for the code that runs these assessments, ensuring that our existing applications and solutions are continuously verified. You will analyze the results of these automated assessments to flag potential security regressions. WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Execute & Automate Assessments: Develop and maintain automated scripts and programs that execute security assessment plans on existing software builds.
  • Framework Maintenance: Manage the automation framework to ensure high-stability execution of Common Criteria assessment cases.
  • Analyze Assessment Results: Evaluate the output of automated tests to ensure the existing functionality meets security standards and recommend corrective actions.
  • AI-Supported Efficiency: Utilize AI tools to optimize the generation of assessment code and create synthetic data for testing scenarios.
  • Continuous Improvement: Proactively improve the test suite to ensure comprehensive coverage of the application's security features.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Software development?, * Experience: 4+ years in QA Automation, testing, and software development.

  • Focus: Experience with functional security testing (ideally in a Common Criteria context).
  • Skills: Proficient in Python, Java, or Kotlin. Hands-on experience building frameworks from scratch.
  • Autonomy: Ability to operate independently and make technical decisions regarding testing architecture.
  • Language: Fluent English is mandatory; German is helpful.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  • A developer who builds tools to verify software quality and security.
  • A systematic thinker with hands-on mindset who ensures assessments are reproducible.
  • An independent worker who takes ownership of the solution testing process.

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