QA Engineer

Why were hiring for this role:

Due to our expanding team and product, were excited to hire a new quality assurance professional to help us continue to deliver the highest quality product possible. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and growing company, and to make a real impact on our quality and future.

What wed like you to have:

• Educational background: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Proven testing experience: Demonstrated experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer or in a similar role focused on software testing is preferred.
• QA methodology and tools: A solid understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes are desired.
• Versatile testing skills: Proficiency in testing web applications, mobile apps (iOS and Android), and APIs is preferred.
• Automation expertise: Hands-on experience with test automation tools and frameworks, such as Cypress, Newman, and BDD Cucumber framework is desired.
• Programming knowledge: Familiarity with programming languages like Java, TypeScript or Python is advantageous and desired.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail is preferred.
• Communication and collaboration: Strong communication and collaboration skills, enabling effective teamwork within cross-functional groups is preferred.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and effectively manage multiple priorities is preferred.
• Technical aptitude: Capability to grasp and apply technical concepts and demonstrate strong cognitive skills is desired.
• Code quality: Extensive experience in adhering to best practices and a deep understanding of what constitutes a high-quality codebase is preferred.

Core function of the role:

• Collaborate effectively: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and designers, to gain a clear understanding of product requirements and functionalities.
• Plan, develop, and execute tests: Create, develop, and implement comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts to guarantee the quality and performance of our software products.
• Conduct thorough testing: Perform manual and automated testing on web and mobile applications, API integrations, and other software components.
• Defect identification and resolution: Identify and thoroughly document software defects, inconsistencies, and issues, then collaborate with the development team to rectify them.
• Enhance automated testing: Continuously improve and maintain automated test suites to expand test coverage and optimise efficiency.
• Regression testing: Ensure that new features or changes do not negatively impact existing functionality by conducting regression testing.
• Refine requirements and user stories: Participate in the review and refinement of product requirements and user stories to uncover potential gaps and ambiguities.
• Stay informed: Keep yourself up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging trends in quality assurance and test automation.

Other [ Softer ] skills that will help you succeed:

• Passionate about quality assurance.
• Committed to continuous improvement.
• Adaptable and willing to learn

What do the first 3-6 months look like in this role?

Youll have a well-defined onboarding experience, with support from the people team, your manager, your buddy, and the entire team. Youll have a calendar of events and milestones that will ensure youre set up for success from day one. We want you to feel like a part of the team and have the resources you need to thrive.

What do people say about working here?

We have a diverse, community-orientated team where failure is allowed. We fail fast but aim to succeed even quicker as were committed to enabling entrepreneurs.

We are a remote-first team

This means that our teams predominantly work out of the office. We expect you to have a home or other office set-up, with reliable internet access. Team members have the option of going to a work space or office closest to them, where this allows. We may, from time to time, request team members to come to the office or travel to a location out of your area for complete team Meet-Ups

We value diversity at Peach and therefore we are committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experiences.

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