Senior Software / Staff Automation Engineer (Python | Automation Framework | Networking-TCP/IP, HTTPS | DevOps | AWS | Pytest)
About Zscaler
Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 40% of Fortune 500 companies, Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) was founded in 2007 with a mission to make the cloud a safe place to do business and a more enjoyable experience for enterprise users. As the operator of the world’s largest security cloud, Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so enterprises can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The pioneering, AI-powered Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform protects thousands of enterprise customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.
Named a Best Workplace in Technology by Fortune and others, Zscaler fosters an inclusive and supportive culture that is home to some of the brightest minds in the industry. If you thrive in an environment that is fast-paced and collaborative, and you are passionate about building and innovating for the greater good, come make your next move with Zscaler.
Our Engineering team built the world’s largest cloud security platform from the ground up, and we keep building. With more than 100 patents and big plans for enhancing services and increasing our global footprint, the team has made us and our multitenant architecture today's cloud security leader, with more than 15 million users in 185 countries. Bring your vision and passion to our team of cloud architects, software engineers, security experts, and more who are enabling organizations worldwide to harness speed and agility with a cloud-first strategy.
ZSDK services team is building Industry’s first zero trust solution for consumer mobile applications. You will be responsible for design, development, deployment, monitoring of cutting edge security solution to provide secure connection to mobile applications in a 100% cloud environment.
We're looking for an experienced Staff Automation Engineer to join our ZSDK team. Reporting to the Senior Director Engineering. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining test automation frameworks, tools, and infrastructure. They must have experience working with Python, Selenium, Locust, K6, Playwright, Terraform, and Ansible, as well as a deep understanding of software development and testing principles. The ideal candidate should have at least 5+ years of experience in automation, with a strong passion for innovation and continuous improvement.:
Design and implement test automation frameworks, tools, and infrastructure to support the development of software applications.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize testing needs and requirements.
Develop and maintain Python, K6, and Playwright scripts for automating various testing tasks, including unit testing, integration testing, and regression testing.
Should be familiar with debugging tools like flamegraph, wireshark, valgrind and gdb.
Utilize Terraform and Ansible to manage and provision infrastructure for testing and deployment.
Experience with building docker images and deployment of images using docker / docker-compose
What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)
At least 8 years of experience in test automation.
Minimum 5 years in cloud test automation & deployment
In-depth knowledge of Python, Selenium, Locust, K6, Playwright, JMeter, Terraform, and Ansible.
Experience working with containerized applications and services.
Strong understanding of software development and testing principles.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Familiarity with agile development methodologies and version control systems (e.g., Git).
Experience with test automation frameworks such as Selenium, K6, Appium, Playwright.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams.
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS / Azure / GCP.
Familiarity with continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
Knowledge of other programming languages such as Java, Ruby, or C++.
Experience with test management tools such as Pytest, Report Portal.
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Various health plans
Time off plans for vacation and sick time
Parental leave options
Retirement options
Education reimbursement
In-office perks, and more!
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