Software Engineer in Test (QA Automation Engineer)
Persado, Greece
Job Description
Who We Are:
Persado provides the only Motivation AI platform that generates personalized communications at scale, inspiring each individual to engage and act. Many of the world’s largest brands, including Ally Bank, Dropbox, JPMorgan Chase, Marks amp; Spencer, and Verizon, rely on Persado to generate hyper-personalized communications. Persado’s generative AI is trained on more than 100 billion digital business language impressions across industries, enabling marketers to motivate customers and drive significant business value.
As an employer, Persado is committed to creating a place where everyone’s unique perspective is valued. We understand that our team members and our inclusive culture are what make Persado special. Persado is proud to be named on Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies list in 2020, Built In’s Best Places To Work in 2021 amp; 2022, and Comparably's Best HR Team in 2022.
What We Are Looking For:
Persado is looking for a Software Engineer in Test (QA Automation Engineer) to join our talented team of engineers! This role is ideal for an individual with experience in preparation and execution of procedures for software quality assurance, according to outlined industry standards.
As a Software Engineer in Test (QA Automation Engineer) you will develop and execute functional manual, exploratory and automated tests, and non-functional tests. You will ensure that quality issues and defects are appropriately identified, documented, tracked, and resolved in Persado’s defect tracking system. You will estimate, plan, and coordinate testing activities for your projects.
What You Will Work On:
- Review requirements specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback.
- Communicate with internal teams (e.g. developers and business analysts) to help identify missing requirements.
- Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured Test Plans and Test Cases.
- Record, document thoroughly and track defect life cycle.
- Implement automated Test Cases based on automation frameworks built in-house.
- Perform thorough automated regression testing, analyze results.
- Be up to date with new testing tools and testing strategies.
What You Bring:
- 2-3 years of working experience in Software Testing with automation testing experience.
- University degree in Engineering / Computer Science.
- Knowledge of OO programming languages like Java or Groovy or any other language.
- Knowledge of Selenium / WebDriver automation framework.
- Knowledge of basic SQL queries.
- Knowledge of Spring Java Enterprise Framework would be considered a plus.
- Knowledge of tools like: Jira, Postman would be considered a plus.
- Knowledge of testing frameworks like testNG, Junit, Spock and Serenity would be considered a plus.
- Knowledge of CI/CD tools like Jenkins, TeamCity, Travis or GitLab CI would be considered a plus.
- ISTQB certification foundation level would be a plus.
- Willing to innovate, learn and share knowledge.
- Solid analytical thinker and problem solver.
- Self-driven, responsible, taking ownership.
- Comfortable working in a flat company structure without close supervision and with a proactive goal-oriented attitude.
What We Offer:
Achieve your life goals and work goals at Persado.
- Persado’s hybrid working model empowers both remote and in-office work equitably!
- Competitive and equitable compensation.
- Generous benefits packages globally.
- 401k matching (USA); Pension Scheme (Certain EU locations) to prepare for your future.
- We encourage professional growth through our dedicated enablement and training teams, as well as on demand tools and resources.
- Employee Enrichment Fund to pursue a passion or upgrade your home office!
- Structured onboarding program to ensure a confident start and long-term success for new hires!
- Strong emphasis on career development and mobility, continuous feedback loops and performance management.
- Flexible time off to support work-life harmony (including Summer Fridays).
- #PersadoCares! 2 paid Volunteer days per year and a charitable donation match.
- Robust Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging initiatives; culture month celebrations, monthly diverse speaker series, commitment to bias-free recruitment, ERGs (#culture, #mindsmatter, #parents, #women, #green, #pride and growing)!
- Recognition, Rewards and Ideas to Action programs to recognize the contributions and impact of Persadoans across the globe!
Valuing diversity at Persado means recognizing and respecting human differences and similarities.