QA Automation Engineer – REMOTE

Job Overview

As a QA Automation Engineer at Awesome Motive, you’ll join the WPForms team, where you will collaborate with awesome team members and tackle a wide range of responsibilities.

We are looking for an Automation Quality Assurance Engineer to help us test the Software, all the plugins, and its add-ons by ensuring that everything works as expected and according to our documentation.

This role plays an important part in our company’s product development process. Our ideal candidate will be responsible for writing and maintaining end-to-end tests to ensure software runs smoothly and meets client and internal needs. Ultimately, you should have the experience to monitor all stages of software development to identify and resolve system malfunctions to meet quality standards.

 Interested in applying?

 Please read/follow the next steps outlined in “How to Apply” at the bottom of this listing.

Attention to detail is one of our core values! This is your chance to stand out 🙂

To love this role, here’s the type of person you are:

You’re a self-starter who loves taking the initiative and seeing things through from conception to completionYou’re an excellent communicator, fluent in both verbal and written English, who makes sure nothing slips through the cracks. We believe communication is critical, and there is no such thing as over-communicatingYou take pride in the quality and craftsmanship of your work rather than just doing it to get it done – with attention to detailYou love mentoring your peers and helping them “level up” just as much as testing codeYou are comfortable giving critical feedback to peers (respectfully and productively) and don’t take the feedback personallyYou’re happy working on tasks of all sizes.

Common responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Review requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedbackProduce thorough, stable and clean tests conforming to our standardsMaintain our suite of testsIdentify, record, document thoroughly, and track bugsExtend our documentationLiaise with internal teams to identify system requirements and improve development procedures

Requirements

Proven work experience in web-software quality assurance, 3+ yearsExperience with automated browser testing frameworks, 2+ yearsSolid Experience with WordPressStrong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and processesGood knowledge of software development methodology and software lifecycle processesAbility to keep complex ideas and features simple. (Simplicity is a core value!)Experience in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test casesExperience in automation and manual testing and can integrate manual with automationExperience with Git and working with different branchesExperience in writing code or tests with PHPExperience with testing APIsTesting 3rd-party integrations (payment and marketing providers)English at the upper intermediate level or higherPersonal Computer with Internet AccessAvailability to participate in audio/video meetings between 9am and 5 pm ET

Bonus points if you also have:

Experience with CodeceptionExperience with Continuous Integration (preferably GitHub Actions)Experience with performance and/or security testingKnowledge and practical experience with MySQL and database structureISTQB certificatePrevious remote work experience

Benefits

Working for a fast-growing bootstrapped company is a rare opportunity, one we consider a lifestyle choice rather than a job choice. Our positions are challenging, but also come with amazing advantages and fulfillment for those who earn them. Here’s what we offer.

Competitive SalaryTerm Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment for all full-time team members during their employmentHealth, Dental, and Vision Insurance benefits for full-time U.S. employeesHealth Insurance benefits for all employees in India, Pakistan, Brazil, Philippines, Ukraine, Poland, Romania, Nepal, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Spain & JamaicaWork from your home. We’re spread out all over the world – United States, Canada, Ukraine, India, Pakistan, Singapore, and moreFlexible PTO after 90 days of employment. We encourage employees to take the time they need for a vacation, stay healthy, and spend time with friends and familyHolidays (based on your location)Paid maternity and paternity leaveWe happily provide or reimburse software you’ll need as well as books or courses that promote continued learningWe cover all costs of company travel (including our annual all-company retreat and mini-team meetups)Additional Perks include AM Welcome Box for new team members, Yearly Anniversary Gifts, and Technology Stipend each work anniversaryWe give you the opportunity to solve challenging and meaningful problems that make a differenceAbility to work with some of the best people in the business through frequent, if not daily, interactionsAnd in case you were wondering: no politics, no b.s., and no jerks

Location

This is a remote position – our team is spread around the globe! Our home base is in Florida, USA, so company operating hours are 9am – 5pm ET (UTC -5). While full coverage is not a requirement, you must be available during a portion of the day.

Inclusion Statement

At Awesome Motive, we strive to have the broadest possible view of diversity, going beyond visible differences to include the background, experiences, skills, and perspectives that make each person unique. Awesome Motive is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

How to apply?

If all of this sounds interesting, then please submit your application!

Please clearly include the following in your cover letter:

What type of projects have you worked on?What kind of testing have you done?Which bug took you the most time to identify and replicate?Tell us a bit about yourself and why you should be considered the top candidate for this position. Details about your experience, qualifications, personality, etc., are very helpfulOther profile links if available (Your website, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.)

Also note, don’t forget to proofread before submitting. Check spelling, capitalization, etc. This is your chance to make your application stand out 🙂

We won’t be able to individually respond to all applications, but if we feel you’re a strong match, someone will be in touch shortly.

Thanks and we look forward to hearing from you!