QA Automation Engineer

Proofpoint

QA Automation Engineer at Proofpoint developing automated tests using Python and collaborating with teams. Involves maintaining test frameworks and improving test coverage with AI tools.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇮🇳 IndiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPythonSelenium

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain automated tests using Python under guidance from senior team members
Contribute to test cases for APIs, AI providers, backend services, and end-to-end scenarios
Help integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
Assist in maintaining and improving existing test frameworks
Execute manual and automated test cases to validate new features and bug fixes
Identify, document, and track bugs clearly and effectively
Participate in code reviews and testing discussions
Learn and apply best practices in software quality and testing
Support initiatives to expand test coverage using AI tools
Help experiment with AI-based test generation and analysis tools
Learn how AI can be used to identify gaps in test coverage and improve efficiency
Work closely with developers, product managers, and QA team members
Actively learn new tools, technologies, and testing methodologies
Ask questions, seek feedback, and continuously improve your skills

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Basic knowledge of Python programming
Understanding of software testing concepts (manual or automated)
Familiarity with version control (Git)
Strong willingness to learn and grow in QA automation
Exposure to testing tools like PyTest, Selenium, or Playwright (Nice to Have)
Basic understanding of APIs (REST) and how to test them (Nice to Have)
Basic Linux experience (Nice to Have)
Familiarity with CI/CD concepts (Nice to Have)
Interest in AI/ML or curiosity about how AI can be applied to testing (Nice to Have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Career success on your terms
Flexible work environment
Annual wellness and community outreach days
Always on recognition for your contributions
Global collaboration and networking opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Pythonautomated testingmanual testingtest case developmentAPI testingtest frameworksCI/CDbug trackingsoftware qualitytesting methodologies

Soft Skills

willingness to learncommunicationcollaborationfeedback seekingcontinuous improvement

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Engineering