Software Tech Lead – Automation and Cybersecurity

As a Software Tech Lead on our automation and cybersecurity projects, you will guide our automation strategy, ensuring our solutions are secure, efficient, and reliable. Your expertise in Python and networking will drive the development of advanced automation frameworks, supporting security validation and continuous improvement across our products. In this role, you’ll lead by example, mentor engineers, and foster collaboration, helping us meet our high standards in cybersecurity.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership in Automation: Lead the development of advanced automation frameworks using Python, focused on identifying and addressing security vulnerabilities and network-related issues. design and build automated testing frameworks, using : PyCharm, Swarm, PyTest, Postman, Wireshark, BitBucket, PyATS, Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCloud to name a few)
• Strategic Test Planning: Collaborate with stakeholders to design and refine test strategies that align with quality and security goals, emphasizing automation and network security validation.
• Network-focused Security Testing: Develop and oversee tests targeting network protocols, security configurations, and system defenses, ensuring applications are resilient to potential threats.
• Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing: Mentor engineers on best practices for automation and network security testing, fostering a culture of quality and continuous learning.
• Process Optimization and CI/CD Integration: Drive improvements in automation processes and DevOps practices, integrating testing tools and workflows for seamless, secure continuous integration and delivery.

Desired Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software automation or development, with strong expertise in Python programming and network security.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP stack) and experience in network-related testing or development.
• Linux command-line proficiency is preferred, though not required, for handling configurations and scripting within Unix-based systems.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) and experience integrating automated tests into secure DevOps workflows.
• Proven leadership skills, with a track record of guiding quality-focused projects and mentoring cross-functional teams.