Software Tester (Manual & Automation – Python, API, Web, Backend, Agent-Based Testing)

Company Overview

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Job Summary

We are seeking a Software Tester with expertise in both manual and automation testing. The role involves testing APIs, web applications, backend services, and agent-based solutions. The ideal candidate will contribute to ensuring software quality and robustness by leveraging their experience with Python automation, as well as testing security agents and system-level applications across multiple operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and macOS.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute manual and automated test cases for agent-based security solutions, APIs, web applications, and backend services.
• Perform functional, regression, performance, security, and integration testing for agent-based software running on various platforms.
• Automate API and agent testing using Python frameworks like PyTest, Robot Framework, or Selenium.
• Validate agent telemetry and event logging utilizing Elasticsearch, MySQL, and file-based logs for data integrity.
• Conduct low-level system testing, including process monitoring and network activity validation.
• Perform API testing with tools such as Postman, Newman, or REST Assured to ensure proper agent-to-backend communication.
• Collaborate with developers for debugging agent-based issues and optimizing performance.
• Implement and maintain test automation frameworks within CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps).
• Conduct load and performance testing for agent-based solutions using platforms like JMeter or Locust.
• Generate detailed test reports and manage defect tracking using JIRA or Azure Boards.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience: 5-8 years in software testing.
• Testing Types: Proficiency in agent-based testing, API testing, backend testing, and web testing.
• Automation Tools: Experience with Python frameworks—PyTest, Robot Framework, and Selenium WebDriver.
• API Testing: Familiarity with tools such as Postman, REST Assured, and knowledge of OpenAPI and Swagger.
• Database Validation: Strong skills in MySQL, including writing queries for data validation.
• System-Level Testing: Knowledge of agent telemetry, file system monitoring, and network validation across Windows, Linux, and macOS.
• CI/CD & DevOps: Experience with Azure DevOps Pipelines.
• Performance Testing: Utilization of JMeter, Locust, or similar tools.
• Bug Tracking & Test Management: Proficiency with JIRA, Azure Boards, and TestRail.
• Version Control: Familiarity with Git, GitHub, GitLab, or Azure Repos.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with agent-based security solutions (like EDR, XDR, SIEM agents, or monitoring tools).
• Background in testing .NET and Python-based backend systems.
• Knowledge of containerized testing methodologies with Docker.
• Familiarity with testing IIS-hosted applications.
• Understanding of cybersecurity concepts, threat detection, and anomaly analysis.
• Exposure to cloud environments like Azure or AWS.
• Experience with security testing tools, including OWASP ZAP and Burp Suite.

Experience

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in software testing, including both manual and automated testing practices.

Environment

• Location: Remote work available; position can be based in India or outside India.
• Work involves collaboration with teams across various geographical locations.

Salary

Salary information is not specified.

Growth Opportunities

• Opportunity to build automated test frameworks from scratch and engage in continuous learning and career growth.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge agent-based security and monitoring solutions.
• Collaborate with backend, security, and cloud teams on real-world cybersecurity challenges.