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Software Engineer in Test

Software Engineer in Test

TenableWashington, District of Columbia, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Who is Tenable?

Tenable® is the Exposure Management company. 44,000 organizations around the globe rely on Tenable to understand and reduce cyber risk. Our global employees support 65 percent of the Fortune 500, 45 percent of the Global 2000, and large government agencies. Come be part of our journey!

What makes Tenable such a great place to work?

Ask a member of our team and they’ll answer, “Our people!” We work together to build and innovate best-in-class cybersecurity solutions for our customers; all while creating a culture of belonging, respect, and excellence where we can be our best selves. When you’re part of our #OneTenable team, you can expect to partner with some of the most talented and passionate people in the industry, and have the support and resources you need to do work that truly matters. We deliver results that exceed expectations and we win together!

Your Role :

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and technically strong Software Engineer in Test with a passion for quality and a knack for understanding complex systems. You’ll bring a critical eye to the Tenable Security Center, Nessus and Agent products, operating in dynamic environments and identifying quality issues before they reach our customers. We need someone with strong analytical skills , who learns new technologies quickly and thrives in a fast-moving, startup-style environment. This isn't a role for someone who waits for directions — we're looking for a self-starter , a driver, and a champion of test-driven development (TDD) principles and with strong Python and UI automation skillset. While you’ll focus on automating existing functionality, your contributions will be instrumental in maturing our test frameworks and development processes — often with limited documentation or hand-holding.

Your Opportunity :

  • Own and execute manual, regression, and API-level, UI tests for enterprise-grade, Onprem or cloud-based, distributed systems.
  • Design, write, and maintain automated test suites that validate key functionality and prevent regressions.
  • Collaborate closely with developers and product teams to ensure features meet high standards of reliability and performance.
  • Identify, document, and track bugs through resolution using established QA tools like Python, Selenium, Playwright and processes.
  • Contribute to the creation and maintenance of quality gates, test plans, and release readiness criteria. (including Jira Test Plans, Executions, Test Sets etc.)
  • Work hands-on in environments such as VMWare Vsphere for Virtual Machines, understanding infrastructure-level configurations that impact the application.
  • Provide continuous feedback on quality, coverage gaps, and process improvements.

What You’ll Need :

  • 3-4 years of experience in software testing.
  • Demonstrated experience working with Onprem and SaaS based products.
  • Deep understanding of QA methodologies, test processes, and defect lifecycle management tools.
  • Hands-on expertise with manual and automated testing strategies.
  • Expertise on Python with pytest framework and UI automation using Selenium or similar.
  • Strong technical knowledge in areas like Operating Systems, Networking, IT infrastructure, and Databases.
  • Familiarity with API testing tools like Postman, REST Assured, or similar.
  • Ability to operate with limited product specs and still deliver high-impact results.
  • And Ideally :

  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Python preferred).
  • Experience working in security-focused environments .
  • Prior exposure to containerized environments , Kubernetes, and CI / CD pipelines.
  • Familiarity with TDD / BDD approaches and the confidence to evangelize and implement them.
  • Exposure to test frameworks like Selenium or Cypress or Playwright, but open to rolling up the sleeves and working on any frameworks.
  • Comfort working across time zones and independently managing priorities.
  • Traceability Matrix, 5 why analysis of escape defects and close loop.
  • You are proactive and self-sufficient.
  • You ask the right questions, dig into product behavior and take pride in being the user’s advocate.
  • You’re comfortable in ambiguity and see it as an opportunity to lead rather than a blocker.
  • You thrive in high-trust, low-ego teams and enjoy building systems that scale.
  • #LI-MS1

    #LI-Hybrid

    This is the base pay range for this position. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, location and experience, and may fall outside of the range shown. Employees are also eligible for variable compensation in addition to base pay (commission for sales roles, bonus for non-sales roles), depending on company and individual performance. Tenable also offers a variety of comprehensive and competitive benefits which include : medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; 401(k) retirement savings with company match; an employee stock purchase plan; an employee referral program; flexible spending accounts; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); education assistance; parental leave; paid time off (PTO); company-paid holidays; health and wellness events; and community programs.

    US Pay Ranges

    $91,500 - $122,166.67 USD

    We’re committed to promoting Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Tenable - through all equal employment opportunity laws and regulations at the international, federal, state and local levels.  If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact Recruiting@Tenable.com for further assistance.

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