Senior Quality Engineer, 8am
Mobile/UI
$120-150k
The salary range for performing this role outside of the US / Austin / California may differ. + Annual bonuses and equity options
Professional business platform for client-focused professionals
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Professional business platform for client-focused professionals
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
$120-150k
The salary range for performing this role outside of the US / Austin / California may differ. + Annual bonuses and equity options
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To empower professionals with the most trusted, innovative technology to deliver world-class outcomes for their clients and exceptional financial results for their business.
Role
Who you are
- 3-7 years of experience in software quality engineering, preferably in SaaS environments
- Strong demonstrated experience in mobile application testing across iOS and Android platforms, including both native apps and mobile web browsers
- Experience testing on physical iOS devices (iPhones, iPads) and Android devices across multiple manufacturers
- Have familiarity with the major App store submission processes and general guidelines
- Proficiency testing across major desktop environments (macOS, Windows) and browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge)
- Strong demonstrated proficiency in Linux distributions and CLI-based testing, including log file analysis and other troubleshooting tasks
- Experience with AWS or other major cloud platforms
- Basic Python/Shell (or similar) scripting knowledge with ability to edit existing scripts and create new automation
- Advanced skills with UI, API, and SQL testing methodologies
- Familiarity with test management tools such as TestRail; experience with Qase is a plus
- Demonstrated experience leveraging Version Control Systems with a focus on GitHub
- Experience with testing tools: Jira, Sentry, DataDog
- Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Proven track record of mentoring junior engineers and contributing to process improvements
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong communication skills with ability to present to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools and technologies to improve workflows, enhance decision-making, or drive innovation
Desirable
- Experience with mobile test automation frameworks such as Appium, XCUITest (iOS), or Espresso (Android)
- Experience with BrowserStack or similar cloud-based device testing platforms for cross-platform compatibility testing
- Experience testing SaaS products in regulated industries (such as PCI-compliant)
- Basic understanding of containerization, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, CircleCI)
- Knowledge of basic non-functional testing (security, performance, accessibility) with emphasis on mobile-specific concerns
- Experience with microservices architectures and distributed systems
- Understanding of responsive design principles and mobile UX best practices
- Certifications such as ISTQB or CSTE
- Familiarity with AI-assisted testing tools and leveraging LLMs as a productivity-boosting tool
- Experience evaluating and implementing new QE tools and processes
What the job involves
- We are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer with a strong focus on mobile testing to join our Quality Engineering team at 8am
- In this role, you will serve as a customer advocate and quality champion for your embedded scrum team, ensuring the functionality, reliability, performance, and user experience of our SaaS platform across mobile and web interfaces through comprehensive testing strategies and collaborative engineering practices
- At 8am, Quality is not a phase; it's a mindset woven into every conversation, decision, and line of code
- As a senior member of the team, you'll leverage your deep mobile testing expertise to drive quality improvements that impact not just your immediate team but the broader engineering organization
- You'll mentor junior engineers, contribute to process improvements, and take ownership of quality initiatives that protect and enhance our customers' experience - whether they're accessing our platform from an iPhone, Android device, iPad, or desktop browser
- Customer Advocacy & Technical Excellence:
- Champion customer experience; speak up when features aren't ready or quality concerns arise
- Design and execute comprehensive test strategies across iOS (native + Safari), Android (native + Chrome), and desktop browsers
- Validate responsive design, touch interactions, gestures, orientation changes, and varying network conditions
- Write high-quality test cases reflecting real-world scenarios; document defects with root cause analysis
- Drive continuous improvement toward ≤15% Defect Leakage Rate
- Cross-Platform & Browser Testing:
- Ensure seamless experiences across platform transitions (mobile ↔ desktop)
- Validate across macOS, Windows, and major browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge)
- Maintain a comprehensive device/browser/OS testing matrix based on user analytics
- Leadership & Execution:
- Complete 90%+ of tasks independently; mentor junior engineers on mobile testing best practices
- Own quality initiatives and drive measurable improvements to QE standards
- Become SME for mobile testing, device fragmentation, or specific product components
- Collaborate with SDET team on automation priorities (Appium, XCUITest, Espresso)
- Track and report Quality KPIs with focus on Defect Leakage Rate
Application process
- All interviews take place over phone call, Zoom/Google Meet or in person. All offers are communicated verbally by our Talent Acquisition Specialists with a written offer letter as a follow up
Our take
Many professionals find their time taken up by administrative tasks and operational processes, leaving them fewer hours to focus on the work they love. 8am (formerly AffiniPay) supplies finance, payments and management software to make these processes swifter and easier, saving users precious time.
The company has a wide range of products including payments and reporting for accountants, legal case management software, and operations assistance for nonprofits. This broad scope allows 8am to serve a myriad of professionals across legal, accounting, construction, design and association.
The company has seen significant investment which has allowed it to grow, innovate and extend its suite of solutions. Its rebrand to 8am followed a series of acquisitions through which it expanded its scope - with the various products now delivered under one unified brand.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Company benefits
- Wide range of affordable, company-supported medical, dental, vision, and disability plans
- Reimbursements for whatever helps you bring the WOW, whether that’s health and wellness or learning
- Mental health support and an Employee Assistance Program
- Access to cutting-edge conferences, professional manager coaching and ongoing professional development
- Bonuses and unit options as part of our total rewards packages
- Team meetings, company-wide all-hands, and offsite events
- Office, remote & hybrid work options
Company HQ
Davenport Ranch West, Austin, TX
Leadership
Dru Armstrong
(CEO)Advisor for Women@Austin and Board Member at YPO. Former CEO of Grace Hill, and co-founded and was CEO at Lily Pod.
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