QA Automation Engineer

Who We Are Legato Security is an information security firm founded upon the belief that every organization has the right to keep its data private and secure. Our mission is to build close partnerships with our clients, serving them not as just a vendor, but as trusted advisors helping to build effective, proactive plans. Our focus is always on both the technical and human elements within an organization. We believe in comprehensive strategies designed to harden networks, deflect attackers, and rapidly recover from any security issues. As technology progresses, so do our tactics, ensuring our experts are always prepared to serve forward-looking leaders eager to stay ahead of emerging threats. Position Overview Legato Security is seeking a QA Automation Engineer to take on a new exciting role in Salt Lake City, UT, or remotely in the United States. This is a senior position perfect for those who want to be involved in a new product being designed by a start-up technology company. The successful candidate will report directly to the VP of Product and will be responsible for tasks related to assisting in the testing, design of testing systems, and ongoing management of a new software product to be implemented as a tool to enhance Legato Security's Managed Detection and Response offering. Candidates must demonstrate an excellent understanding of software development processes, automated testing, and critical thinking skills. Previous cybersecurity, MSSP, and/or MDR experience is highly desirable. Specific Job Responsibilities Drive the software quality assurance lifecycle and integrate it into automatic deployment flows Plan, design and execute test scenarios, execute automation strategy when applicable, and contribute to the test effort as a member of an agile team across various development projects Create a shared testing environment and tooling to allow developers to easily add unit and regression tests Examine and analyze bug reports, prioritize essential tests, and streamline application functions via automated testing processes Work with SOC analysts, CSM, and on-boarding teams to validate bugs found by customers or internal stakeholders Attend stand-up meetings with the development team to ensure close working relationships with them and to understand the testing load that is upcoming Document and report testing issues using JIRA Collaborate with the Development team to seamlessly integrate security features into the software development life cycle (SDLC), ensuring that security is considered at every stage of development Identify potential security risks within the codebase, applications, and infrastructure Implement Secure Coding Practices Stay informed about the latest developments in application security and related technologies Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of experience in QA or Testing SAAS applications Experience in creating QA environments in start-up organizations Familiarity with common testing automation tools such as Jest and Puppeteer Strong technical skills in technologies such as JavaScript, Node JS, Python, and SQL. Excellent QA skills employing test frameworks, commercial test sets, home grown tools, and automated testing Experience with GCP, AWS or other cloud infra, CI/CD tools such as Jenkins Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in Computer Science / Software Engineering Perks Start-up company in a growth phase with opportunity for advancement based on performance Start-up culture with an office in downtown Salt Lake City, UT Competitive medical and dental benefits for employee and family members Other company-provided benefits such as short-term disability, basic life insurance, children's orthodontia, with additional voluntary benefits available, and 401K match Flexible Paid Time Off policy Professional Development opportunities specific to role Embark on a journey where your skills are valued, your growth is fostered, and your voice is heard. At Legato Security, we understand that diversity is the key to innovation. Our hiring process is designed to provide a transparent, consistent, and uniform experience for all applicants, mitigating unconscious bias every step of the way. We foster a culture of belonging, where each team member is an integral part of the Legato family. Legato Security is an equal-opportunity employer.