QA Engineer

About The Position

Upwind is a next-generation Cloud Security Platform that leverages runtime context to identify and prioritize critical risks, providing precise insights and efficient cloud security management. Unlike traditional tools, Upwind uses runtime data proactively for risk prioritization and posture insights, ensuring teams focus on what truly matters. With industry-leading efficiency and eBPF-powered sensors, Upwind delivers comprehensive capabilities, including agentless cloud posture discovery, real-time threat protection, and integrated API security. From misconfigurations to malware defense, Upwind ensures end-to-end, cost-effective cloud infrastructure protection. At Upwind, you’ll have the opportunity to think creatively, explore new ideas, and use your skills to make a meaningful impact on our growth.

As a QA Engineer at Upwind, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our products. This position encompasses both manual and automated testing responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Ability to coordinate between R&D, Product, Marketing, Customer Success, and Solution Architect teams
Design, develop, and maintain an automation framework
Write and maintain automated test scripts
Integrate automated tests with CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with the DevOps team
Develop and execute automated performance and load tests
Collaborate on identifying and resolving performance issues
Create and execute comprehensive manual test plans
Conduct regression testing for new features and bug fixes
Analyze project requirements and align testing with objectives
Requirements
Currently enrolled as a graduate in engineering or computer science
High ownership mentality – proactive, responsible, and accountable
A passionate team player with a strong sense of ownership and commitment
Fits well within a determined, fast-paced team culture that values collaboration, resilience, and mutual support
Experience in cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and Kubernetes
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Passion for cybersecurity and software quality