🕒 4 days ago
Own feature quality across web, Android, and integrations, combining exploratory and functional testing with AI-assisted investigation, automation validation, and evidence-based release decisions.
Midlevel QA Security Analyst (8 Months Contract) - Octopus by RTG
📅 May 4
Quality AssuranceSoftware TestingFunctional TestingRegression Testing
📜 Description
- Perform functional, regression, and security testing for web and mobile applications.
- Identify and report vulnerabilities, including those covered by the OWASP Top 10.
- Conduct API security testing and basic to intermediate penetration testing.
- Validate vulnerability fixes and collaborate with developers on secure coding practices.
- Develop and maintain functional and security-focused test cases.
- Integrate security testing into CI/CD pipelines where applicable and document results.
🛠️ Requirements
- 2–5 years of experience in QA or software testing
- Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and lifecycle
- Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman)
- Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress)
- Basic understanding of security testing principles
Full job description
We are seeking a QA Security Analyst to ensure the quality and security of our applications. This role combines functional testing with security testing, focusing on identifying vulnerabilities early in the development lifecycle.
The ideal candidate has a strong QA background with hands-on experience in security testing and a solid understanding of common application vulnerabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform functional, regression, and security testing for web and/or mobile applications
- Identify and report security vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10)
- Conduct API security testing and validation
- Execute basic to intermediate penetration testing activities
- Validate fixes for reported vulnerabilities
- Collaborate with developers to ensure secure coding practices
- Develop and maintain test cases, including security-focused scenarios
- Integrate security testing into CI/CD pipelines where applicable
- Document test results and provide clear reporting
Requirements
- 2–5 years of experience in QA or software testing
- Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and lifecycle
- Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman)
- Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress)
- Basic understanding of security testing principles
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