QA Engineer

RSAC is the premier series of global events and year-round learning for the cybersecurity community. RSAC is where the security industry converges to discuss current and future concerns and have access to the experts, unbiased content and ideas that help enable individuals and companies advance their cybersecurity posture and build stronger and smarter teams. Both in-person and online, RSAC brings the cybersecurity industry together and empowers the collective "we" to stand against cyberthreats around the world. RSAC is the ultimate marketplace for the latest technologies and hands-on educational opportunities that help industry professionals discover how to make their companies more secure while highlighting the most enterprising, influential, and thought-provoking thinkers and leaders in cybersecurity today.

As part of our quality assurance team, RSAC seeks a QA Automation Engineer specializing in mobile and web automation and visual testing. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with mobile testing frameworks like Appium for both iOS and Android platforms, and deep expertise with visual testing tools such as Applitools or Percy for ensuring UI consistency and detecting visual regressions. This role focuses primarily on enhancing our mobile testing capabilities and implementing robust visual testing processes. Additionally, the candidate should be proficient in TypeScript, have experience with web automation frameworks such as Playwright, and be familiar with CI/CD processes and API testing tools. They will work closely with the development team to ensure the quality and reliability of our software products through specialized mobile and visual automated testing processes.

In this role you will:

• Develop and Maintain Mobile Automated Test Suites: Create and maintain automated test scripts for mobile applications using Appium or related mobile automation frameworks, ensuring comprehensive test coverage across iOS and Android platforms.
• Implement Visual Testing: Utilize tools like Applitools or Percy to design and execute visual tests, ensuring UI consistency and detecting visual regressions across different platforms, browsers, and device sizes.
• Integrate Tests into CI/CD Pipelines: Work with the development team to incorporate automated tests into continuous integration and deployment workflows, leveraging GitHub Actions or similar platforms to ensure rapid and reliable software delivery.
• Perform Component Testing: Use Storybook or similar tools to test individual UI components, ensuring their functionality and visual consistency across different states and scenarios.
• Collaborate on Test Planning: Work with the QA Lead and development team to create comprehensive test plans based on user stories and specifications, using Jira for project tracking and management.
• Implement and Maintain Testing Tools: Select, implement, and maintain appropriate testing tools and frameworks to support the QA process, including working with Xcode and Android Studio for mobile testing, and integration with GitHub and cloud services where applicable.
• Report and Track Defects: Efficiently document and track defects using Jira or other established bug tracking systems, ensuring clear communication with the development team.
• Support UI/UX Testing: Collaborate with designers to ensure UI components meet design specifications, potentially referencing Figma designs for visual accuracy.

Your profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Excellent Written Communication Skills: Effective written communication skills are paramount in the realm of software development. You excel in articulating complex technical concepts clearly and concisely. You write clear test cases and bug reports.
• Strong Programming Skills: Proficiency in TypeScript and at least one other programming language commonly used for test automation (e.g., JavaScript, Python, Java).
• Mobile Automation Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with Appium or related mobile automation frameworks, with demonstrated ability to test applications across iOS and Android platforms. Proficiency with Xcode and Android Studio for iOS and Android testing and automation.
• Visual Testing Proficiency: Experience with visual testing tools like Applitools or Percy, and a strong understanding of visual regression testing methodologies.
• Web Automation Framework Experience: Hands-on experience with Playwright and other web automation frameworks such as Cypress or Selenium.
• API Testing Proficiency: Strong knowledge of API testing concepts and experience with tools like Postman or SoapUI.
• CI/CD Knowledge: Familiarity with CI/CD processes and experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, particularly within GitHub Actions or similar environments.
• Cloud Platform Experience: Working knowledge of cloud platforms and understanding of how to leverage cloud services for testing and deployment.
• Performance Testing Skills: Experience with performance testing concepts and tools, including those applicable to cloud-based applications and mobile platforms.
• Basic Security Testing Knowledge: Familiarity with basic security testing concepts is a plus, especially in relation to cloud security best practices.
• UI/UX Tool Familiarity: Experience with design tools like Figma is a plus.
• Please be aware that although this is a remote position, to be considered for the vacancy, you must have residency in one of the following states.   
  California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington 

Benefits

RSAC believes in investing in our people. We offer:

• Competitive salary, benefits, and perks for all full-time employees
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401K retirement employer match
• Home office equipment stipend and monthly technology stipend
• Thirteen paid holidays per calendar year
• Flexible personal time off
• Annual employee bonus dependent upon overall company and personal performance
• Annual company-wide offsite

Our Culture

• We believe that our differences make us stronger, and we are committed to fostering a culture of respect, empathy, and understanding.
• We are a fully remote team operating across the United States, giving our employees the flexibility to work from wherever they choose.
• Our team is passionate and results-oriented, striving to achieve excellence in everything we do.
• We strongly believe in creating an inclusive environment that values diversity and encourages our team members to share their unique perspectives.
• We recognize that by collaborating and working together, we can achieve our goals faster and more effectively.

Why RSAC?

The RSAC team takes great pride in helping shape the future of cybersecurity and being part of an expansive global community! We're always looking for imaginative and visionary individuals who share our passion for providing cutting-edge programs that equip cybersecurity practitioners worldwide with the intel and knowledge they need to thrive and safeguard organizations against cyberthreats.

Our Values

Adaptability: In our ever-changing world, we innovate through determination, creativity and resourcefulness.

Community: We bring people together and build trust by embracing the unique thoughts and perspectives of others with kindness and respect.

Excellence: Because we are where the world talks security, we have the highest expectations of ourselves and our partners.

RSAC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.