QA Automation Engineer

Bitdefender
Bucharest, Romania

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level to senior QA Automation Engineers with Java and test automation experience who thrive in collaborative, mission-driven environments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with Java development experience and a background in test automation frameworks
    — “Contribute to the development and enhancement of GravityZone workflows, automations, and platform components using Java”
  • Individuals interested in cybersecurity and capable of working on complex product evolution projects
    — “helping deliver reliable, high-quality features that directly impact our product evolution”
  • Professionals who can bridge QA and software development through technical documentation and knowledge sharing
    — “Contribute to technical documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge-sharing initiatives”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a strong grasp of Java and a willingness to work on cybersecurity-related software
    — “Experience with or strong academic knowledge of Java”
  • Candidates must be familiar with cloud platforms and CI/CD pipeline integration
    — “Support integration of automated testing into CI/CD pipelines”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with Java-based automation and defect tracking in your resume and interview responses
    — “Design, develop, and maintain automated test cases for GravityZone platform features, APIs, and integrations”
  • Demonstrate your ability to create and maintain comprehensive testing documentation
    — “Create and maintain test plans, test scenarios, and testing documentation”
  • Showcase your familiarity with cloud platforms and their integration into testing workflows
    — “Familiarity with cloud platforms”
  • Emphasize collaboration with engineers and stakeholders on defining test coverage
    — “Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to understand requirements and define test coverage”
  • Position yourself as someone committed to continuous improvement in test practices and product quality
    — “Continuously improve test coverage, automation practices, and overall product quality”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • developed and maintained automated test cases
  • identified and tracked defects
  • supported integration of automated testing into CI/CD pipelines
Typical background
computer scienceinformation technologysoftware engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

JavaAutomated TestingTest Automation FrameworksGitCloud PlatformsSoftware Testing Concepts

Preferred

PlaywrightSeleniumAtlassian StackCybersecurity

Stack & domain

JavaAutomated Testing FrameworksGit And Version Control PracticesCloud PlatformsFunctional TestingRegression TestingIntegration TestingAPI TestingTest Automation FrameworksAtlassian Stack (jira, Confluence)Analytical And Problem-solving SkillsCommunication And Collaboration AbilitiesAttention To DetailEagerness To LearnSoftware DevelopmentTest AutomationCybersecurity

About the role

Original posting from Bitdefender via Greenhouse

Bitdefender is a cybersecurity leader delivering best-in-class threat prevention, detection, and response solutions worldwide. Guardian over millions of consumer, enterprise, and government environments, Bitdefender is one of the industry’s most trusted experts for eliminating threats, protecting privacy, digital identity and data, and enabling cyber resilience. With deep investments in research and development, Bitdefender Labs discovers hundreds of new threats each minute and validates billions of threat queries daily. The company has pioneered breakthrough innovations in antimalware, IoT security, behavioral analytics, and artificial intelligence and its technology is licensed by more than 180 of the world’s most recognized technology brands. Founded in 2001, Bitdefender has customers in 170+ countries with offices around the world. For more information, visit https://www.bitdefender.com

About the Role & Team / Project:

As a QA Automation Engineer, you will join the GravityZone team, part of the Business Solutions Group department.

The team is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automation capabilities, workflows, and integrations that improve the efficiency, scalability, and effectiveness of GravityZone services.

This position offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in software development and test automation, while helping deliver reliable, high-quality features that directly impact our product evolution.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain automated test cases for GravityZone platform features, APIs, and integrations.

Contribute to the development and enhancement of GravityZone workflows, automations, and platform components using Java.

Execute automated and manual test activities to validate functionality, performance, and reliability.

Create and maintain test plans, test scenarios, and testing documentation.

Identify, document, and track defects, working closely with developers to ensure timely resolution.

Support integration of automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.

Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to understand requirements and define test coverage.

Assist in troubleshooting issues discovered during testing and validation activities.

Contribute to technical documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Continuously improve test coverage, automation practices, and overall product quality.

Stay up to date with emerging technologies and best practices in software testing, automation, cloud platforms, and cybersecurity.

Qualifications & Skills:

Must-have:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Basic knowledge of software development principles and object-oriented programming.

Experience with or strong academic knowledge of Java

Understanding of software testing concepts, including functional, regression, integration, and API testing.

Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and tools.

Knowledge of Git and version control practices.

Familiarity with cloud platforms

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Good communication and collaboration abilities.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to software quality.

Eagerness to learn security automation technologies and QA best practices.

Nice-to-have:

Experience with test automation frameworks such as Playwright, Selenium, or similar tools.

Experience with Atlassian stack (Bitbucket, Jira, Bamboo, Confluence).

Interest in AI/ML technologies and the integration of LLMs into operational workflows.

Why Bitdefender?

At Bitdefender, you’ll be part of a mission-driven company that is shaping the future of cybersecurity. We foster a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous learning.

You’ll have the opportunity to work with highly skilled professionals, contribute to impactful global projects, and grow your career in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

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Source: Bitdefender careers (Greenhouse)

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