About Us:
We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We’re driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
How We Work:
At Proofpoint, you’ll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity, guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate, Responsive to feedback, challenges, and opportunities, Accountable for results and best-in-class outcomes, Visionary in future-focused problem-solving, Exceptional in execution and impact.
Corporate Overview
Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations’ greatest assets and biggest risks: vulnerabilities in people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber-attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than half of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web. We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity. Protection Starts with People.
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring the quality, performance, and scalability of our protection products. You will design and implement robust automated test suites that support rapid development cycles and global scalability. This is a high-impact role where your contributions will directly influence product reliability and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites to ensure broad coverage of critical use cases.
Implement and execute test cases for new features, enabling rapid and safe deployments.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, QA leads, and DevOps engineers to define and refine testing strategies.
Work effectively with globally distributed teams across multiple time zones.
Enhance automation frameworks using tools such as Harness and Kubernetes to improve test efficiency and scalability.
Monitor and analyze test results to identify trends, potential issues, and areas for improvement.
Utilize cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) to scale and manage test environments.
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Cloudbees for early defect detection and seamless releases.
Debug and troubleshoot test failures, collaborating with developers to resolve issues quickly.
Maintain clear and reusable test documentation including test plans, test cases, and automation scripts.
Use Jira to track testing progress, report defects, and coordinate testing efforts.
Stay current with industry best practices and emerging technologies in test automation.
Required Qualifications
5–8 years of experience in test automation.
Proficiency in Python or a similar scripting language (Python preferred).
Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration.
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS, or Azure.
Strong understanding of version control systems, especially Git.
Experience using Jira or similar project management tools.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) frameworks (e.g., Cucumber, Behave).
Experience optimizing test automation frameworks for scalability and performance.
Experience testing non-functional requirements such as Security, Resilience, Scalability, High Availability and Performance.
Why Proofpoint
As a customer focused and driven-to-win organization with leading edge products, there are many exciting reasons to join the Proofpoint team. We believe in hiring the best the brightest and cultivating a culture of collaboration and appreciation. As we continue to grow and expand globally, we understand that hiring the right people and developing great teams is key to our success! We are a multi-national company with locations in many countries, with each location contributing to Proofpoint’s amazing culture! #LI-AN1
Why Proofpoint? At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you’ll love working with us:
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits
• Learning & Development: We are committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering a range of programs including leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring opportunities to help employees reach their full potential.
• Flexible work environment: [Remote options, hybrid schedules, flexible hours, etc.].
• Annual wellness and community outreach days
• Always on recognition for your contributions
• Global collaboration and networking opportunities
Our Culture:
Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to accessibility@proofpoint.com. How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here https://www.proofpoint.com/us/company/careers. We can’t wait to hear from you!