Senior Software Engineer in Test

at  Blackpoint Cyber

Blackpoint Cyber is the leading provider of world-class cybersecurity threat hunting, detection and remediation technology. Founded by former National Security Agency (NSA) cyber operations experts who applied their learnings to bring national security-grade technology solutions to commercial customers around the world, Blackpoint Cyber is in hyper-growth mode, fueled by a recent $190m series C round.
Why Blackpoint?
Ready to give some hackers hell? On the Blackpoint Cyber Team, we win the unfair fight while helping others protect what’s most important to them. Simply put, our team takes out the adversaries before they see us coming. Join us today and help put the bad guys in their place for good. Blackpoint Cyber was built by former US Department of Defense and Intelligence security experts focused on stopping malicious tradecraft and safeguarding MSP operations. Our mission? Provide absolute and unified Managed Detection and Response services to organizations across the world.
Company Culture
On this team, we value high-quality execution, ownership, and strong morals. With us, principles are never tested, and we are proud to always do right by our customers. If you’re a driven professional with a passion for learning and contributing towards the best, then Blackpoint welcomes you. Our team is energetic and collaborative, maintaining a high-performance culture and enabling growth through overcoming challenges in the modern cyber threat landscape.
What You’ll Do:
As a Senior Software Engineer in Test at Blackpoint, you will design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for cloud-based solutions, ensuring scalability and performance. You’ll collaborate with engineering teams to test and maintain reliable cloud-native interfaces and microservices. You’ll lead quality assurance efforts, driving automation, optimizing testing processes, and continuously improving the product release cycle to ensure high standards of quality, reliability, and performance.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement automated test frameworks to ensure scalable, repeatable tests for advanced cybersecurity products.
• Develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies, including automated approaches, to validate endpoint and cloud-based security solutions.
• Collaborate closely with developers to integrate testing early in the software development lifecycle, ensuring robust security practices.
• Lead efforts to incorporate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, enabling rapid, reliable release cycles for secure software delivery.
• Track and report defects, work with engineering teams for resolution, and validate fixes to maintain product stability and security.
• Continuously enhance testing processes, introduce new tools, and implement best practices across the team.
• Provide clear, data-driven reports on product quality, risks, and testing progress to stakeholders, including upper management.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer in Test, with a focus on automation and quality assurance.
• Strong hands-on experience with automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Playwright, JUnit, TestNG) and scripting languages (Typescript, Python), as well as cloud testing tools.
• Experience testing cybersecurity solutions, such as endpoint detection, threat detection, or SOC platforms.
• Proven expertise in developing and executing automated tests for complex systems, particularly in the cybersecurity domain.
• Mentoring junior engineers and fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Deep understanding of integrating automated tests into continuous integration pipelines, using tools like GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, or Jenkins.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose issues, propose solutions, and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to implement fixes.
• Experience with cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure) and containerized platforms (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficient in version control systems like Git.
• Familiarity with test-driven development (TDD) and behavior-driven development (BDD) methodologies.
• A passion for delivering high-quality solutions with a “Get Stuff Done” mindset, while maintaining responsibility to customers and the team.
• B.S. or M.S. Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

If you are passionate about cyber security and have a proven track record of leading and managing software engineering teams, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic work environment where you can make a real impact in the field of cyber security
Blackpoint Cyber welcomes and encourages applications from qualified individuals of all races, colors, religions, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. For eligible employees in the US, Blackpoint offers competitive Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance plans, a robust 401k plan, Discretionary Time Off, and other minor perks.
Compensation Range: $150K - $200

• Design and implement automated test frameworks to ensure scalable, repeatable tests for advanced cybersecurity products.
• Develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies, including automated approaches, to validate endpoint and cloud-based security solutions.
• Collaborate closely with developers to integrate testing early in the software development lifecycle, ensuring robust security practices.
• Lead efforts to incorporate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, enabling rapid, reliable release cycles for secure software delivery.
• Track and report defects, work with engineering teams for resolution, and validate fixes to maintain product stability and security.
• Continuously enhance testing processes, introduce new tools, and implement best practices across the team.
• Provide clear, data-driven reports on product quality, risks, and testing progress to stakeholders, including upper management