Software Development Engineer in Test, ProWritingAid
100% Remote | Crafting world-class tech for the world’s storytellers.
The complete toolkit for storytellers
Open for applications
The complete toolkit for storytellers
21-100 employees
Open for applications
21-100 employees
Company mission
To give storytellers the power to craft their vision and bring it to life.
Role
Who you are
- Proven QA Experience: Hands-on mastery of manual, exploratory, regression, and usability testing
- Cross-Browser & Web Mastery: Deep familiarity with web applications, extensions, and core web technologies (HTML, CSS, JS)
- Collaborative Leadership: Interpersonal skill to turn complex requirements into clear testable criteria, triage defects, and influence engineering standards beyond your immediate work
- Strong Automation & Coding: Proficient in JavaScript/TypeScript with strong experience building test automation suites. (We use Playwright, but strong experience in Selenium or Cypress transfers well)
- *note - during interview, you will be expected to write a new Playwright test without AI assistance
Desirable
- We're looking for a hero. You are the hero we’re looking for if you are a creative writer yourself. Whether you're secretly drafting a novel, writing short fiction, or obsessing over world-building, your personal passion for craft gives you deep empathy for the storytellers using our tools
- Bonus Skills: Experience with C#/.NET, testing non-deterministic AI/LLM-powered features, desktop apps, CI/CD pipelines, API testing (Postman), or load/security testing
What the job involves
- The Quest. We are seeking an experienced SDET to join one of our cross-functional teams and champion quality across our entire SaaS ecosystem including web applications, browser extensions, add-ins, and native desktop tools for Windows and Mac
- You won't just write scripts; you will act as a guardian of the user experience. You are deeply skilled in manual and exploratory testing, comfortable defining clear acceptance criteria alongside developers and product managers, and passionate about maintaining robust test automation in TypeScript and Playwright
- Define Acceptance Criteria: Partner with cross-functional teammates during product discovery and planning to map out clear test scenarios, strategies, and coverage matrices
- Protect the Craft: Conduct exploratory, functional, regression, usability, and performance testing to uncover edge cases and maintain product reliability
- Automate with Purpose: Design, develop, and maintain clean, scalable automated test suites and frameworks using Playwright and TypeScript
- Champion Quality: Coach teammates, advocate for testing best practices at every stage of the product lifecycle, and foster a culture where quality is a shared art
- Optimise Performance: Analyse system stability, identify bottlenecks in our AI and language engines, and collaborate with developers to keep our tools lightning-fast
Application process
- 1. 30 minute screening call
- 2. First stage interview
- 3. Live tech test
- 4. Final interview
Our take
ProWritingAid, founded in 2013 by Chris Banks, began as a personal solution to his own struggles with writing a novel about his South American travels. As a professional business writer, Banks created a tool to overcome challenges with this new style, and it has since evolved into a comprehensive writing assistant.
Unlike many tools that focus solely on grammar and spelling, ProWritingAid emphasizes the art of storytelling, offering in-depth analysis to help writers craft more engaging and effective narratives, whether for creative projects or business communications.
With over 3M users globally, ProWritingAid has made a significant name for itself. Fortune 500 companies leverage its tools for cost-effective staff training and to enhance communications. As it continues to expand its influence and provide value to its users, the future is bright for ProWritingAid.
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Insights
42% female employees
Company
Company benefits
- Remote/flexible working: You can work from wherever (and whenever) you are happiest. The company is UK-registered, but we have employees in more than ten countries.
- Competitive package: We always aim to pay our team what they are really worth (range depending on experience).
- Annual meetup: Every year we bring the full company together to plan, learn, and play. This year we met up for an adventure in Marrakesh, Morocco.
Company values
- The hero is the writer: We succeed only when they do.
- Forge our own path: We strive to be meaningfully different.
- Courage of hobbits: We take on big quests with hobbit-sized strides.
- Strength in fellowship: Great work is never a solo act—it’s built on collaboration, trust, and diverse perspectives.
Company HQ
City of London, London, UK
Leadership
Chris Banks
(Founder & CEO)Prior to founding ProWritingAid Chris was the CTO at Market Stack, a Consultant at Credit Agricole CIB, and a Contractor at RBS.
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