Lead Software Developer - Test Tools & Frameworks

At Arctic Wolf, we're not just navigating the cybersecurity landscape - we're redefining it. Our global team of dedicated Pack members is driving innovation and setting new industry standards every day. Our impact speaks for itself: we've earned recognition on the Forbes Cloud 100, CNBC Disruptor 50, Fortune Future 50, and Fortune Cyber 60 lists, and we recently took home the 2024 CRN Products of the Year award. We’re proud to be named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Managed Detection and Response Services and earning a Customers' Choice distinction from Gartner Peer Insights. Our Aurora Platform also received CRN’s Products of the Year award in the inaugural Security Operations Platform category. Join a company that’s not only leading, but also shaping, the future of security operations. 

Our mission is simple: End Cyber Risk. We’re looking for a Lead Developer to be part of making this happen.   

About the Role

You’ll be working as a Lead Developer to help drive quality engineering initiatives as a key contributor in our Engineering Excellence organization. This critical role will ensure that our developers and QA teams have the tools, frameworks, and best practices needed to improve software quality, streamline workflows, and support shift-left development methodologies. This role will blend hands-on test automation experience and technical domain expertise with industry leading test tools & frameworks. With an explicit focus shifting left with SonarQube, test case management, code & unit test coverage, and API, UI and AI testing tooling & frameworks. You will also take a leadership role in configuring and optimizing these tools to align with Arctic Wolf Networks’ software development practices.

Key Responsibilities

Standardization of Test Tools & Frameworks

• Define, implement, and maintain standardized testing tools and frameworks across the engineering organization.

• Focus on tools such as SonarQube, XRay,  Zephyr, TestRail,  Playwright, Cypress, Postman, Pytest and code/unit test coverage frameworks for Python, Golang, and React.

• Ensure tools and frameworks are seamlessly integrated into CI/CD pipelines and engineering workflows.

SonarQube Expertise

• Lead the implementation and optimization of SonarQube Enterprise Edition and SonarQube IDE to support shift-left software development practices.

• Configure advanced SonarQube features such as Quality Gates, rule customization, and reporting to enforce clean code standards.

• Train developers on SonarQube best practices, enabling them to leverage the tool for maintaining high-quality codebases.

Test Case Management

• Standardize and promote the use of test case management tools such as XRay, Zephyr, or TestRail to organize and track test cases and execution results.

• Collaborate with QA and engineering teams to ensure test management tools align with workflows and project requirements.

​Front-End Testing

• Implement and support Playwright for both end-to-end and component testing of front-end applications.

• Promote best practices for testing modern React applications, ensuring high test coverage and reliable user experience validation.

Code Coverage and Unit Test Coverage

• Implement and optimize code coverage and unit test coverage frameworks for key languages like Python, Golang, and React.

• Ensure tools such as GoCover (Golang), Coverage.py (Python), and Jest/Istanbul (React) are effectively integrated into CI/CD workflows.

• Provide guidance to developers on writing effective unit tests to improve code coverage metrics.

API Testing

• Lead the design & implementation of comprehensive API testing strategies, including functional, integration and contract testing to ensure reliability, backward compatibility and seamless interservice communication.

• Enhance & expand automated API testing to ensure robust and reliable backend services leveraging tools such as Postman and other industry standard solutions.

• Develop and document API testing best practices for the engineering organization.

CI and Workflow Integration

• Integrate tools and frameworks into CI pipelines to automate quality checks, reporting, and workflow optimizations.

• Use Jira to track tool integration efforts, test case management, and developer workflows.

Collaboration and Leadership

• Collaborate with engineering, QA, and DevOps teams to define quality goals and align tools with organizational needs.

• Lead by example through hands-on implementation, technical mentorship, and fostering a culture of quality.   

• Continuously evaluate and recommend new tools or processes to further enhance software quality and efficiency.

• Provide hands on mentorship and coaching to engineers promoting industry best practices in coding, conducting thorough code reviews and driving adoption of higher coding standards.

About You   

• 7+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Software Development, or Test Automation.

• 2+ years of experience in technical leadership type roles.

• 4+ years of hands-on test automation skills leveraging Python, Typescript, or Javascript.  

• Proven expertise in implementing and optimizing SonarQube Enterprise Edition and SonarQube IDE, including advanced features such as Quality Gates, rule customization, and developer training.

• Strong experience with test automation tools and frameworks, including Playwright for front-end testing and Postman for API testing.

• Expertise in code coverage and unit test coverage tools for Python (e.g., Coverage.py), Golang (e.g., GoCover), and React (e.g., Jest, Istanbul).

• Experience with test case management tools such as XRay, Zephyr, or TestRail.

• Test automation experience with programming languages such as Python, TypeScript, or JavaScript.

• Experience integrating testing tools into CI/CD pipelines.

• Proficiency in using Jira for tracking quality-related workflows and tool configurations.

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

• Experience with performance testing or security testing tools.

• Prior experience working in a DevOps or DevSecOps environment.

About Arctic Wolf

At Arctic Wolf, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that thrives on diversity of thought, background, and culture. This is reflected in our multiple awards, including Top Workplace USA (2021-2024), Best Places to Work – USA (2021-2024), Great Place to Work – Canada (2021-2024), Great Place to Work – UK (2024), and Kununu Top Company – Germany (2024). Our commitment to bold growth and shaping the future of security operations is matched by our dedication to customer satisfaction, with over 7,000 customers worldwide and more than 2,000 channel partners globally. As we continue to expand globally and enhance our technology, Arctic Wolf remains the most trusted name in the industry. 

Our Values  

Arctic Wolf recognizes that success comes from delighting our customers, so we work together to ensure that happens every day. We believe in diversity and inclusion, and truly value the unique qualities and unique perspectives all employees bring to the organization. And we appreciate that—by protecting people’s and organizations’ sensitive data and seeking to end cyber risk— we get to work in an industry that is fundamental to the greater good.  

We celebrate unique perspectives by creating a platform for all voices to be heard through our Pack Unity program. We encourage all employees to join or create a new alliance. See more about our Pack Unity here.   

We also believe and practice corporate responsibility, and have recently joined the Pledge 1% Movement, ensuring that we continue to give back to our community. We know that through our mission to End Cyber Risk we will continue to engage and give back to our communities.  

All wolves receive compelling compensation and benefits packages, including:  

• Equity for all employees 

• Flexible time off and paid volunteer days 

• RRSP and 401k match 

• Training and career development programs 

• Comprehensive private benefits plan including medical, mental health, dental, disability, life and AD&D, and value-added services 

• Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health services 

• Fertility support and paid parental leave 

Arctic Wolf is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. Arctic Wolf is committed to fostering a welcoming, accessible, respectful, and inclusive environment ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities. As such, we strive to make our entire employee experience as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for candidates and employees with disabilities and/or other specific needs where possible. Please let us know if you require any accommodations by emailing recruiting@arcticwolf.com.  

Security Requirements  

• Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with AWN’s Information Security policies, standards, processes and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of AWN business information (in accordance with our employee handbook and corporate policies). 

• Background checks are required for this position.  

• This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”).  Please note that, if applicable, an offer for employment will be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations.