Staff Software Test Automation Engineer at Bugcrowd

Bengaluru, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Test Automation, Performance Testing, Quality Assurance, API Testing, Microservices, Agile Delivery, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Communication, Capacity Planning, Performance Tuning, CI/CD Pipelines, Versioning, Automation, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Analysis, Leadership

Industry

Computer and Network Security

Description

We are Bugcrowd. Since 2012, we’ve been empowering organizations to take back control and stay ahead of threat actors by uniting the collective ingenuity and expertise of our customers and trusted alliance of elite hackers, with our patented data and AI-powered Security Knowledge Platform™. Our network of hackers brings diverse expertise to uncover hidden weaknesses, adapting swiftly to evolving threats, even against zero-day exploits. With unmatched scalability and adaptability, our data and AI-driven CrowdMatch™ technology in our platform finds the perfect talent for your unique fight. We aim to create a new era of modern crowdsourced security that outpaces threat actors. Unleash the ingenuity of the hacker community with Bugcrowd, visit www.bugcrowd.com. Based in San Francisco and New Hampshire, Bugcrowd is supported by General Catalyst, Rally Ventures, Costanoa Ventures, and others. Job Summary We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Staff Software Test Automation Engineer to join our Quality Assurance team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality assurance, scalability, stability, and performance of our applications under various load conditions. You will work closely with development, DevOps, and QA teams to design, develop, and execute quality automation testing and performance testing strategies that drive product excellence. You will act as a mentor and process advocate, driving improvements that scale beyond a single team. You will exercise high discretion over technical decisions and influence department-level business outcomes. Providing strong leadership within and across scrum teams to align execution with architectural vision. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Design and implement Product testing strategies for web, API, and backend systems. Design, Develop and maintain performance test scripts using tools such as JMeter, Gatling, LoadRunner, Locust or similar. Conduct load, stress, spike, endurance, and scalability testing. Analyze performance test results and identify bottlenecks, memory leaks, and optimization opportunities. Collaborate with developers, architects, and DevOps to resolve performance issues and improve system performance. Define performance benchmarks and success criteria. Integrate performance tests into CI/CD pipelines. Generate detailed reports and dashboards to communicate test outcomes to stakeholders. Lead in performance tuning, capacity planning, and architecture reviews. Ensure Quality test framework is developed and maintained by QA team Design the framework to assist QA schedule to be in line with the development cycle. Drive operational excellence — monitoring, alerting, performance tuning, and incident management. Manage cross-functional dependencies and ensure timely delivery of integration projects. Promote best practices for versioning, testing, and automation. Partner with stakeholders to identify new integration opportunities that drive business value. People Manager Responsibility This position does not have management responsibilities. Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 8+ years of experience Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Strong leadership skills. Deep understanding of QA, Performance testing and QA test architecture. Experience in cloud-native API and microservices Quality assurance. Experience with enterprise Test frameworks and automation Proven experience managing complex cross-system integrations and testing. Strong background in agile delivery, backlog management, and stakeholder communication. Excellent problem-solving, prioritization, and decision-making skills. Strong focus on scalability, security, and reliability. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements (verify this section as it applies to the job) The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Sitting and / or standing - Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time Carrying and / or lifting - Must be able to carry / move laptop as needed throughout the work day. Environment - Mix work from home and onsite Culture At Bugcrowd, we understand that diversity in the workplace is vital to a company’s success and growth. We strive to make sure that people are included and have a sense of being part of making Bugcrowd not only a great product but a great place to work. We regularly hear from both customers and researchers that Bugcrowd feels like a family, and we strive to maintain that internally as well. Our team consists of a broad range of people: musicians, adventure sports junkies, nature lovers, parents, cereal enthusiasts, night owls, cyclists, artists—you get the point. At Bugcrowd, we are solving security threats and vulnerabilities that are relevant to everyone, therefore we believe solving these problems takes all kinds of backgrounds. We value the perspectives and experiences people from underrepresented backgrounds bring. Disclaimer This position has access to highly confidential, sensitive information relating to the technologies of Bugcrowd. It is essential that the applicant possess the requisite integrity to maintain the information in the strictest confidence. The company is authorized to obtain background checks for employment purposes under state and federal law. Background checks will be conducted for positions that involve access to confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets). Background checks may include Social Security verification, prior employment verification, personal and professional references, educational verification, and criminal history. Applicants with conviction histories will not be excluded from consideration to the extent required by law. Equal Employment Opportunity: Bugcrowd is EOE, Disability/Age Employer. Individuals seeking employment at Bugcrowd are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Apply at: https://www.bugcrowd.com/about/careers/

Responsibilities

The Staff Software Test Automation Engineer will design, develop, and execute quality automation testing and performance testing strategies. They will collaborate with development, DevOps, and QA teams to ensure the quality, scalability, stability, and performance of applications.