Senior Automation Engineer

Who are we?

Checkmarx is the leader in application security and ensures that enterprises worldwide can secure their application development from code to cloud. Our consolidated platform and services address the needs of enterprises by improving security and reducing TCO, while simultaneously building trust between AppSec, developers, and CISOs. At Checkmarx, we believe it’s not just about finding risk, but remediating it across the entire application footprint and software supply chain with one seamless process for all relevant stakeholders.  

We are honored to serve more than 1,800 customers, including 40 percent of all Fortune 100 companies, including Siemens, Airbus, Salesforce, Stellantis, Adidas, Walmart, and Sanofi. 

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Automation Engineer to join our R&D organization.

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining our automation infrastructure, testing tools, and enabling a performance and stress-automation framework.

How will you make an impact?

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and understand automation testing requirements.
• Define, implement, and maintain a robust automation ecosystem aligned with product and infrastructure goals.
• Enable automation framework for performance and stress testing, monitoring & reporting
• Work with cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to ensure an up-to-date and agile automation ecosystem
• Continuously evaluate and enhance the automation framework to increase efficiency, stability, and test coverage.
• Promote engineering best practices and foster a culture of quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

What is needed to succeed?

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in test automation, with strong expertise in backend automation.
• 2+ years of experience designing automation architecture and building test infrastructure.
• 2+ years of experience with performance & stress testing
• Experience in DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, Git, and automated deployment strategies.
• Go or Python - Must
• K8s, Docker virtualization
• Experience in AWS cloud, SAAS products, and Linux.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and a proactive approach to driving improvements.

Advantages

• JMeter or other performance/stress test tools
• CircleCI
• Cypress

Checkmarx offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, competitive compensation, great work-life balance, as well as great benefits and perks throughout the year. Checkmarx is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.