Software Development Engineer in Test

4 Months ago • 2 Years +

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Job Description

As a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), you will be working on appliance-based and cloud-based web application firewall products. You will collaborate closely with product managers and developers to design, develop, test, and deliver innovative features in a continuous delivery model. This role involves creating and maintaining automated test frameworks for application security testing, integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines, working with developers and product managers, and documenting testing processes and results. The team is passionate about building security solutions to combat threats.

Must have:

Familiarity with networking and application fundamentals
Strong skills in programming languages like Python.
Experience with automation testing frameworks.
Understanding of CI/CD tools.
Basic understanding of security principles and tools.

Good to have:

Familiarity with Docker or virtualization solutions

Perks:

Opportunity to voice your opinion and make an impact.
Internal mobility with cross-training opportunities.
Equity in the form of non-qualifying options.

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Come Join Our Passionate Team! At Barracuda, we make the world a safer place. We believe every business deserves access to cloud-enabled, enterprise-grade security solutions that are easy to buy, deploy, and use. We protect email, networks, data and applications with innovative solutions that grow and adapt with our customers’ journey. More than 200,000 organizations worldwide trust Barracuda to protect them — in ways they may not even know they are at risk — so they can focus on taking their business to the next level.

We know a diverse workforce adds to our collective value and strength as an organization. Barracuda Networks is proud to be an employer that complies with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.

Envision yourself at Barracuda:

Our application Security team is at the forefront of protecting our customers’ applications, whether their resources reside in the cloud, data centers, or endpoint devices. We are a passionate team of engineers building the next generation of security solutions to combat threats such as malware, ransomware, and hackers. We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), with experience in networking and application security to join our cross-functional Agile team.  

As a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), you will have the opportunity to work on appliance-based and cloud-based web application firewall products. You will collaborate closely with product managers and developers to design, develop, test, and deliver innovative features in a continuous delivery model.

Tech Stack:

Familiarity with networking and application fundamentals, including HTTP/HTTPS, TCP/IP, and the OWASP Top 10 attacks. Demonstrates a strong motivation to deepen this knowledge and engage in independent exploration for continuous learning.
Strong skills in programming languages such as Python.
Experience with automation testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, TestNG)
Understanding of CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git).
Familiarity with security testing tools (e.g., OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite).

What You’ll Be Working On: 

Create and maintain automated test frameworks specifically tailored for application security testing, ensuring comprehensive coverage of security vulnerabilities.
Integrate automated security tests into Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to facilitate rapid feedback on code changes.
Work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand application requirements and translate them into effective test cases.
Log, manage, and track security-related issues using bug tracking tools. Provide detailed reports on findings and suggest remediation strategies.
Maintain thorough documentation of testing processes, test cases, and results to ensure transparency and knowledge sharing within the team.

What You Bring to the Role:

Higher technical school graduate with a focus on computer science, or a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
2+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with a focus on application security.
Experience with automated testing frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, etc).
Basic understanding of security principles, practices, and tools (e.g., OWASP, etc)
Familiarity with Docker or virtualization solutions is a plus.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.

What you’ll get from us:

A team where you can voice your opinion, make an impact, and where you and your experience are valued. Internal mobility – there are opportunities for cross training and the ability to attain your next career step within Barracuda. In addition, you will receive equity, in the form of non-qualifying options.

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