(contractor) Senior Penetration Tester – Qa Automation & Security

Sparq

United States
Fully remote
Penetration testing in regulated environments
Automated test framework design from scratch
Front-end and api automation with playwright or cypress
Sparq is seeking a Senior Penetration Tester with expertise in QA automation and security for a remote contract position. The ideal candidate will lead penetration testing and establish automated testing frameworks in a regulated financial services environment while ensuring compliance with standards such as BaFin, GDPR, and ISO 27001

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading penetration testing planning and execution within a regulated financial services environment.
  • Candidates must design and own the automated testing strategy for a large-scale enterprise platform from the ground up.
  • The position requires ensuring test execution outputs are audit-ready and aligned with BaFin, GDPR, and ISO 27001 control requirements.

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Sparq is seeking a Senior Penetration Tester with expertise in QA automation and security for a remote contract position. The ideal candidate will lead penetration testing and establish automated testing frameworks in a regulated financial services environment while ensuring compliance with standards such as BaFin, GDPR, and ISO 27001.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Penetration testing in regulated environments
  • Automated test framework design from scratch
  • Front-end and API automation with Playwright or Cypress
  • Security vulnerability scan scripting
  • BaFin GDPR ISO 27001 compliance evidence

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with AI tools and methodologies
  • Strong consultative collaboration skills
  • Mentoring others on emerging technologies
  • Rapid learning of evolving regulatory landscapes

Key Requirements

  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
  • Deep expertise in test automation framework design
  • Proven ability to execute penetration testing engagements
  • Working knowledge of BaFin, GDPR, and ISO 27001 controls

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

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