Job Title:

SDET - Automation | Python | Robot Framework | 2.5 to 4y

About Skyhigh Security:

Skyhigh Security is a dynamic, fast-paced, cloud company that is a leader in the security industry.  Our mission is to protect the world’s data, and because of this, we live and breathe security. We value learning at our core, underpinned by openness and transparency. 

Since 2011, organizations have trusted us to provide them with a complete, market-leading security platform built on a modern cloud stack. Our industry-leading suite of products radically simplifies data security through easy-to-use, cloud-based, Zero Trust solutions that are managed in a single dashboard, powered by hundreds of employees across the world. With offices in Santa Clara, Aylesbury, Paderborn, Bengaluru, Sydney, Tokyo and more, our employees are the heart and soul of our company. 

Skyhigh Security Is more than a company; here, when you invest your career with us, we commit to investing in you. We embrace a hybrid work model, creating the flexibility and freedom you need from your work environment to reach your potential. From our employee recognition program, to our ‘Blast Talks' learning series, and team celebrations (we love to have fun!), we strive to be an interactive and engaging place where you can be your authentic self. 

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Role Overview:

As a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our cloud solutions. You will leverage your expertise in testing methodologies and automation frameworks to design, implement, and maintain comprehensive test suites and working closely with developers in and across the teams.

About the Role:

• Automation Engineering: Design and implement scalable, maintainable automation frameworks, with a strong preference for Robot Framework using Python.

• Testing Infrastructure: Proactively maintain and enhance the underlying test infrastructure, developing mocks, stubs, and specialized tools to streamline execution.

• Performance & Resilience: Develop and execute tools focused on non-functional quality aspects, specifically targeting system performance and architectural resilience.

• Bug Advocacy & Root Cause Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of test failures to minimize false positives and advocate for critical fixes through detailed, data-driven bug reporting.

• CI/CD Integration: Regularly monitor and analyze test results within the deployment pipeline to ensure consistent high-quality releases.

• Exploratory Testing: Go beyond automated scripts by conducting complex exploratory testing to uncover edge cases and hidden defects.
   

About You:

• Experience: You have 2.5–5 years of professional experience in a dedicated SDET or Automation Engineer role, showing a clear progression in technical ownership.

• Technical Translator: You can effectively translate design requirements into actionable quality process requirements and test plans.

• Being Collaborative: You enjoy participating in feature and component from the design phases to ensure "testability" is built-in from the beginning.

• Problem Solver: You possess the ability to reproduce complex production bugs in lab environments and provide the technical findings needed for rapid resolution.

• Agile Mindset: You thrive in environments where you can influence the culture of quality, providing constructive feedback to speed up overall issue analysis.
   

Good to Have:

• Data Fluency: Experience querying and managing data using MySQL or similar databases for troubleshooting and issue verification.

• Modern Tooling: Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, Artifactory.

• Domain Knowledge: Security domain knowledge is an added advantage

Company Benefits and Perks:

We believe that the best solutions are developed by teams who embrace each other's unique experiences, skills, and abilities. We work hard to create a dynamic workforce where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We offer a variety of social programs, flexible work hours and family-friendly benefits to all of our employees.

• Retirement Plans

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave

• Support for Community Involvement

We're serious about our commitment to a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our industry-leading products and customer support, which is why we prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.

At Skyhigh Security, we are committed to creating a safe and trustworthy experience for our customers, employees, and candidates. Please be aware that fraudulent recruiting activity can occur through fake job postings or impersonated communications.

Skyhigh Security conducts interviews through professional channels only and does not use text messages, instant messaging, or group chats for interviews. We will never request sensitive personal information—such as your date of birth, Social Security number, or national ID number—during the interview process.

Skyhigh Security also does not require candidates to pay fees, purchase products or services, or process payments of any kind as part of the recruiting or hiring process. And Skyhigh Security will never keep any original work authorization documents that we may be required to review during the hiring process.