Senior QA Automation Engineer (Threat Protection)

The Threat Protection department is responsible for all of the cybersecurity features inside our products to secure our users from malicious actions and ensure customer privacy. To achieve the desired security goals, we are sharp and base our attitude on high ethical standards and integrity.

Main Responsibilities

• Extending existing test framework by improving it and adding new features
• Widening existing test framework support across the organization
• Determining the needs of our internal client(s), defining and implementing test cases based on acquired knowledge
• Supporting and proposing alternatives to potentially failing test process(es)
• Reacting to possible ad-hoc cross-team changes and adapting own work to them
• Transparently communicating with both the team and our internal client(s)

Core Requirements

• Engineer's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related field
• At least 3 years of experience (more if there is no Engineer’s degree provided) working as a Python QA or a similar role
• Firm knowledge of Python, its most popular packages and testing frameworks
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with a keen eye for detail
• Great communication, including written and spoken English
• Being able to work individually as well as in a team
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changes

Bonus Points For

• Low-level programming knowledge
• Knowledge of the most honored testing practices
• ISTQB or similar certificate would be a plus
• Experience working with CI/CD-based processes
• Experience working with AWS infrastructure
• Cybersecurity domain knowledge
• Machine learning knowledge

Tools You Will Use

• Python & IDE of your choice
• Internal testing framework
• GitLab
• Jira and Confluence
• AWS

Salary Range

• Monthly gross salary from 4140 to 5290 EUR.

About Us
Nord Security is a global leader in internet privacy and security solutions and Lithuania’s second tech unicorn. Established in 2012, Nord Security now has more than 1400 employees and serves millions of users worldwide. Our team has a global mission to shape a more secure and peaceful online future for people everywhere. With that in mind, we built several advanced cybersecurity solutions: NordVPN, NordLayer, NordLocker, NordPass, NordProtect, NordStellar, and Saily.
NordVPN is the world’s most advanced VPN service provider, used by millions of internet users worldwide. NordVPN provides double VPN encryption and Onion Over VPN and guarantees privacy with zero tracking. One of the key features of the product is Threat Protection, which blocks malicious websites, malware, trackers, and ads. NordVPN is very user friendly, offers one of the best prices on the market, and has over 5,000 servers in 59 countries worldwide.
And we’re always looking to expand our team of:• Future shapers• Restless achievers• Self-movers• Honest communicators• Team players
What We Offer
• Access to Nord Security products. We build solutions used by millions of users worldwide, and you’ll get to experience our products firsthand;• Professional growth. Internal and external events, online training, conferences, books - everything you need to reach full potential;• Health benefits. Private health insurance, online and on-site workouts, consultations to feel and be your best;• Mental wellbeing. Access to mental health tools like Calm, Headspace, and Mindletic. Options for therapy to keep your emotional wellbeing in check;• Team spirit. Team buildings and parties with games, shows, tastings, food coupons, gifts, and it’s on us;• More free time. Stay with us and additional vacation days will be added to your calendar;• Additional paid leave. Additional days are covered by us in cases of illness or special occasions;• Flexibility. Flexible working time arrangement.
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