Senior QA Engineer - Privilege Secure Discovery

About Us

At Netwrix, our mission is to revolutionize data security by placing identity at the core - providing unparalleled visibility and control. Engineered and supported by over 900 highly talented, motivated employees and hundreds of trusted partners in nearly every geography, Netwrix solutions are relied upon daily by security professionals across more than 13,500 organizations in over 100 countries around the world.

Over the past two decades, Netwrix has expanded its market presence through innovation, organic growth, and strategic acquisitions, and are proud to be backed by renowned private equity firms, TA Associates and Centerbridge Partners. Netwrix maintains a global presence, fostering a remote-first work environment while encouraging and facilitating frequent face-to-face interaction with colleagues, customers, and partners.

Position Overview

This role ensures the quality and reliability of Netwrix Privilege Secure Discovery product, Netwrix's on-prem privileged access management platform. The SDET builds and owns test automation, quality infrastructure, and CI gates across the API, worker, and web tiers, working closely with engineers on design reviews and with the system-tests/emulator environment that validates real target-system behavior (Windows/Linux/RADIUS).

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain automated test suites (unit, integration, system/E2E) for the Node/Express API, Python worker services, and AngularJS web UI
• Own and expand test coverage and quality gates (lint, unit, integration, system tests) in the Docker Compose–based CI pipeline
• Maintain and extend the pytest-based system-tests suite that runs against emulated Windows/Linux systems and RADIUS
• Write test infrastructure covering MongoDB and PostgreSQL data layers, including migrations and data integrity checks
• Participate in technical design discussions to identify testability gaps and quality risks early
• Investigate, triage, and root-cause test failures and production defects; drive fixes to closure with development
• Develop test coverage for privileged-access workflows: credential rotation, session management, discovery/classification of privileged accounts
• Champion test strategy, coverage metrics, and quality standards across the team

Required Skills

• 5+ years of professional experience in software test automation or SDET roles
• Proficiency in Python (pytest) and JavaScript/Node.js for writing test automation
• Hands-on experience with REST API testing and test framework design
• Experience testing against MongoDB and/or PostgreSQL (schema validation, data integrity, queries)
• Proficiency with Docker/Docker Compose for building and running test environments
• Strong debugging, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving skills

DevOps

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (build, test, and deployment gates)
• Basic understanding of DevOps practices

Security & Domain Knowledge

• Familiarity with authentication and authorization concepts: OAuth2, JWT, SAML, LDAP/Active Directory
• Basic understanding of privileged access management (PAM) or identity systems is a plus
• Understanding of directory services, Windows/Linux system administration basics, and identity/access management concepts

General Skills

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Experience working in collaborative, team-based environments
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience testing AngularJS or other traditional server-rendered/SPA web UIs
• Background testing PAM, IAM, or other security/compliance products
• Experience with RADIUS or other network authentication protocols
• Familiarity with VM-based or emulated system testing (Windows/Linux)
• Exposure to Azure DevOps pipelines and/or GitHub Actions
• Interest in AI-assisted testing/development tools

Our Values

At Netwrix, our values guide every action:

• Next-Level Customer Focus -Customers first, always. We listen, protect, and go the extra mile— because their success is our mission.
• Excellence - We set high standards and take pride in delivering exceptional results. We celebrate wins, seek constant improvement, and address shortcomings professionally.
• Transparent Ownership - We celebrate our successes, own up to our mistakes, communicate openly, and face challenges head-on with a genuine commitment to doing the right thing.
• Winning with Clear Thinking - We value clarity, find straightforward solutions to complex problems, and make swift, effective decisions.
• Relentless Innovation - We continually seek better ways to serve our customers and stay ahead. We foster creative thinking, and we embrace new approaches. 
• Industry-Leading Expertise - We take pride in our expertise and continuously seek to learn and share knowledge, striving to be the trusted experts our customers rely on.
• eXceptional Together - We believe in the power of collaboration and diverse perspectives. By valuing each other’s strengths, we achieve outcomes that surpass individual contributions.

Join us in a culture where integrity, respect, and hard work are foundational. Be part of a team dedicated to making a lasting impact.

Why You’ll Love Working at Netwrix

• Competitive Health Benefits
• Continuous Learning and Development Opportunities
• Team-Oriented, Collaborative, and Innovative Work Environment
• Regular Company Town Halls to Keep You Informed
• Opportunities for Career Growth and Advancement

We pride ourselves on a culture that truly values employee input across various backgrounds and experiences. We look forward to welcoming new talent who can help us further our mission.

Netwrix Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers (EEO) and welcome all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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