Midlevel QA Security Analyst (8 Months Contract) - Octopus by RTG
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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
Skills
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- Do you have 2+ years of experience in QA or software testing?
- Do you have hands-on experience with security testing?
- Which tools have you used for security testing? (Select all that apply)
- Are you familiar with OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities?
- Do you have experience testing APIs?
- Which testing types have you performed? (Select all that apply)
- Have you worked with automation tools?
- What is your English level?
- Are you okay with an 8-months contract?