Midlevel QA Security Analyst (8 Months Contract) - Octopus by RTG
At a glance
Mid-level Security Operations & Analysis role at robusta. Remote, Egypt.
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What you'll do
- Test web or mobile apps for functional behavior, regressions and security issues
- Find application weaknesses, check API security and carry out basic to intermediate penetration tests
- Recheck reported vulnerabilities after developers make fixes
- Work with developers on safer coding and add security scenarios to test cases
- Connect security checks to CI/CD pipelines where suitable, then document results clearly
What you bring
- Two to five years in QA or software testing
- A solid grasp of testing methods and the software testing lifecycle
- Experience using API testing tools such as Postman
- Basic knowledge of security testing principles
Who this fits
This role suits someone with a QA foundation who can also test application security. It is an eight-month contract based in Cairo, Egypt, and is listed as remote.
From the employer
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
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