Software Development Engineer in Test- SDET - hybrid

Company DescriptionAbout CyberArkCyberArk, a Palo Alto Networks company, is the global leader in identity security, trusted by organizations around the world to secure human and machine identities in the modern enterprise. CyberArk's AI-powered Identity Security Platform applies intelligent privilege controls to every identity with continuous threat prevention, detection and response across the identity lifecycle. With Identity Security, organizations can reduce operational and security risks by enabling zero trust and least privilege with complete visibility, empowering all users and identities, including workforce, IT, developers and machines, to securely access any resource, located anywhere, from everywhere. Learn more at cyberark.com.

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Job DescriptionCyberArk is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test II to join our Machine Identity Security team. This role is focused on backend and platform-level testing, ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of distributed systems operating at scale.

You will work closely with backend and platform engineers to design and implement automated testing strategies, improve system observability, and ensure that services are robust, scalable, and production-ready. This role goes beyond traditional QA, requiring strong engineering fundamentals and the ability to reason about system behavior across services.

What You'll DoDesign, build, and maintain automated test frameworks for backend services and APIsDevelop and execute test strategies across unit, integration, and end-to-end layersPartner with engineers to ensure systems are testable, observable, and resilientIdentify gaps in test coverage and implement improvements to increase system reliabilityValidate system behavior across distributed services, including failure scenarios and edge casesContribute to CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliable and efficient test executionDebug and troubleshoot test failures, working across application and infrastructure layersCollaborate with product and engineering teams to refine requirements and ensure quality is built into the development lifecycle #LI-KR1 #LI-HybridQualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field3-5 years of experience in SDET, backend QA, or software engineering with a testing focusStrong experience in:backend/API testing (REST, GraphQL)test automation frameworks (JUnit, Playwright, or similar)programming in Java, Python, or GoExperience with:

CI/CD pipelines and automated test executiondebugging and root cause analysis across servicesdistributed systems or cloud-based applicationsAbility to:design effective test strategies for complex systemsreason about system behavior and identify failure pointscollaborate closely with engineering teams on quality and reliabilityNice to HaveExperience with SaaS or cloud-native productsExposure to performance or load testingFamiliarity with infrastructure components (load balancers, web servers, identity systems)Knowledge of security concepts or Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)Experience using AI tools to improve testing efficiency or coverageWhy This RoleWork on backend systems operating at scale in real-world environmentsContribute directly to the reliability and quality of distributed cloud platformsBuild expertise in platform-level testing and automationGrow into a Senior SDET or backend/platform engineering roleAdditional InformationCyberArk is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. The compensation range for this role is 130,000 - 161,000 base salary, plus equity and discretionary bonus, which will be based on the employee's performance. Base pay may also vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits.