QA Automation Engineer

Forescout Technologies Inc

| Eindhoven, Eindhoven, Netherlands (On Site) | Full Time | 5 months ago
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Job Summary

Forescout is seeking a resourceful and driven QA Automation Engineer to ensure the quality of their cybersecurity solutions. The role involves analyzing product requirements, developing testing strategies, and creating test plans and cases. You will collaborate within an Agile/Scrum environment, focusing on automating front-end and back-end cloud applications, enhancing test frameworks for regression and performance testing, and reporting/tracking defects. The company emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and customer success in securing critical infrastructure and business operations.

Must Have

  • Proven experience in QA or Test Engineering
  • Comfortable blending manual testing with automation
  • Solid understanding of QA methodologies
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java)
  • Experience with REST APIs (JSON)
  • Experience with automation tools (e.g., Pytest, Robot Framework, Playwright, Postman, TestNG)
  • Confident working in Linux-based environments
  • Scripting in Bash or Python
  • Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases

Good to Have

  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub)
  • Experience with Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics, and Kusto Query Language (KQL)
  • Familiarity with networking tools (e.g., Wireshark)
  • Security testing or penetration testing experience
  • Background in cybersecurity or cybersecurity-related applications

Perks & Benefits

  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • Diverse and inclusive culture
  • Competitive total compensation package
  • Recognition for strong work ethic
  • Opportunity to work with industry-leading technology

Job Description

What We Do
Managing Cyber Risk Together – As the world becomes increasingly connected, the demand for cybersecurity solutions has never increaser. Forescout stands at the forefront of this critical need, delivering automated cybersecurity that ensures continuous alignment between our customers’ security frameworks and their evolving digital environments. Our platform protects all asset types, including IT, IoT, OT, and IoMT, helping organizations navigate and secure the complexities of the modern connected world.
Join us in securing the world. We seek resourceful, driven individuals to collaborate as one team, delivering exceptional customer experiences. We’re passionate about tackling the toughest security challenges and staying ahead with innovative solutions. Here, every idea is valued, and visionaries are welcomed. Bring your unique perspective and help shape the future of cybersecurity with us. 
 
Team Forescout is passionate about securing critical infrastructure—hospitals, power grids, water supplies—and the businesses that drive the global economy. We believe in innovation, collaboration, and an unwavering focus on customer success. At Forescout, we thrive on solving complex problems, leading the industry, and empowering organizations to embrace digital transformation securely. 
If you're ready to work on the front lines of cybersecurity and want to be part of a team that shares your passion for protecting the world’s most vital assets, we want you to join us. At Forescout, we're not just building a product—we're building a community of experts redefining what's possible in this fast-paced, high-stakes industry.
 
What You Will Do
  • Analyze product requirements and develop effective testing strategies 
  • Create structured test plans and test cases to ensure product quality 
  • Collaborate with development and QA teams in an Agile/Scrum environment 
  • Develop and maintain automated tests for front-end and back-end cloud applications 
  • Enhance and scale internal test frameworks for regression and performance testing 
  • Report and track defects using our bug tracking system 
  • Execute regression tests, record results, and provide timely feedback on build quality 

What You Will Bring To Forescout

  • Has proven experience in QA or Test Engineering, ideally in Agile teams 
  • A proactive mindset with a passion for quality and continuous improvement 
  • Is comfortable blending manual testing with automation and sees automation as the path forward. 
  • A solid understanding of QA methodologies and automation best practices 
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Computer Science preferred) 
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub)
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java) 
  • Experience with REST APIs (JSON) and automation tools (e.g., Pytest, Robot Framework, Playwright, Postman, TestNG)
  • Confident working in Linux-based environments and scripting in Bash or Python

  • Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)

    Nice to have 
  • Experience with Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics, and Kusto Query Language (KQL)
  • Familiarity with networking tools (e.g., Wireshark)
  • Security testing or penetration testing experience
  • Background in cybersecurity or cybersecurity-related applications 
What Forescout Offers You
Our visionary leadership team fosters an environment that encourages professional growth and development. We champion a diverse and inclusive culture that cultivates collaboration and innovation, where our team can make a global impact on security while working with industry-leading technology. We take pride in offering a competitive total compensation package. If you have a strong work ethic, are visible and lean in, you will be recognised. We are in growth mode and there is a ton of opportunity at Forescout. Apply now to find out more! 
 
More About Forescout
The Forescout 4D Platform™ provides complete asset intelligence and control across IT, OT, IoT, and IoMT environments. For more than 20 years, Fortune 100 organizations, government agencies, and large enterprises have trusted Forescout as their foundation to manage cyber risk, ensure compliance, and mitigate threats. With seamless context sharing and workflow orchestration across more than 100 full-featured security and IT product integrations, Forescout makes every cybersecurity investment more effective. Learn more at  www.Forescout.com.
 Our Mission 
To continuously identify, protect, and ensure the compliance of all cyber assets across the modern organisation.  
 
Our Vision 
A world where every cyber asset is seen, secure and compliant. 
 
Our Cultural Values 
  • Cyber Obsessed – We are curious about technology, and we are innovative and passionate about solving big programs.
  • Customer Driven – We listen, we learn, and we make it right.
  • Collaborative, without Ego – No one succeeds alone. We strive to be the humble person that people want to work with.
  • Relentless – We're smart, determined, and find a way. We figure stuff out.
  • One Team – We all work together, and we all win together.
Our DEI Statement 
At Forescout, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity of background, experiences, and perspectives leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision making. We strive to create an environment where all team members feel valued, respected, and empowered. We actively promote equal opportunities and fair treatment for all individuals, regardless of their race, religion, colour, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. By embracing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we aspire to build a successful culture where we work together and win together as One Team.
 
NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES:We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Forescout does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Forescout employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Employment Placement Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.  
 
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Forescout Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value and embrace diversity, equality, inclusion, and collaboration at the core of our “One Team” philosophy. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

29 Skills Required For This Role

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