Intermediate Security QA Automation Engineer (m/f/d)

Worker Sub-Type: Regular Job Description: SUMMARY The Intermediate Security QA Automation Engineer is the architect of our automated testing quality. This role bridges development and security by transforming complex security scenarios into robust, automated Common Criteria test suites. This individual does not just run tests but builds and extends the frameworks that ensure software is verifiable and secure by design. THE POSITION We are seeking a proficient Automation Engineer to transform manual security assessment scenarios into robust, automated test suites. You will be responsible for the code that runs these assessments, ensuring that our existing applications and solutions are continuously verified. You will analyze the results of these automated assessments to flag potential security regressions. WHAT YOU WILL DO Execute & Automate Assessments: Develop and maintain automated scripts and programs that execute security assessment plans on existing software builds. Framework Maintenance: Manage the automation framework to ensure high-stability execution of Common Criteria assessment cases. Analyze Assessment Results: Evaluate the output of automated tests to ensure the existing functionality meets security standards and recommend corrective actions. AI-Supported Efficiency: Utilize AI tools to optimize the generation of assessment code and create synthetic data for testing scenarios. Continuous Improvement: Proactively improve the test suite to ensure comprehensive coverage of the application's security features. REQUIRED TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE Experience: 4+ years in QA Automation, testing, and software development. Focus: Experience with functional security testing (ideally in a Common Criteria context). Skills: Proficient in Python, Java, or Kotlin. Hands-on experience building frameworks from scratch. Autonomy: Ability to operate independently and make technical decisions regarding testing architecture. Language: Fluent English is mandatory; German is helpful. WE ARE LOOKING FOR A developer who builds tools to verify software quality and security. A systematic thinker with hands-on mindset who ensures assessments are reproducible. An independent worker who takes ownership of the solution testing process. #LI-NR1 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 BlackBerry provides enterprises and governments the intelligent software and services to power the world around us. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, BlackBerry’s high-performance foundational software enables major automakers and industrial giants alike to unlock transformative applications, drive new revenue streams and launch innovative business models, all without sacrificing safety, security or reliability. And with our deep heritage in Secure Communications, BlackBerry delivers operational resiliency with a comprehensive, highly secure and extensively certified portfolio for mobile fortification, mission-critical communications and critical event management. ©2026 BlackBerry. All right reserved. BlackBerry® and related trademarks, names, and logos are the property of BlackBerry Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world. It is the policy of BlackBerry to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. EEO Minorities/Females/Protected Veteran/Disabled BlackBerry strives to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the selection process. Should you require an accommodation, please contact recruitment@blackberry.com or contact our HR department by calling 1-519-888-7 ... (truncated, view full listing at source)