Proofpoint

QA Automation Engineer

Proofpoint

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: India

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About the role

  • 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

  • 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
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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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