Lead QA Engineer, Firstup
SaaS
Workplace communication platform
Job no longer available
Workplace communication platform
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
201-500 employees
Company mission
To improve the employee experience at every moment that matters, large and small.
Role
Who you are
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role
- Proven experience in leading and mentoring QA teams
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies
- Experience with manual and automated testing techniques, including API testing and exploratory testing
- Experience with Test Rails, Circl
- Proficiency in Java, and test automation tools like Selenium and TestNG
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritise tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines
What the job involves
- Lead QA Engineer plays a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products
- They lead and mentor a talented team of QA engineers, overseeing the entire testing process from test strategy development to defect resolution
- Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor QA team members, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement
- Ssign tasks, set priorities, and ensure team members have the resources and training to excel
- Collaborate effectively with development teams, product managers, and other stakeholders
- Clearly communicate QA status, risks, and issues to project stakeholders
- Champion the voice of the end-user, advocating for high-quality software
- Test Strategy & Planning: Develop comprehensive test strategies and test plans aligned with project requirements
- Define clear test objectives, scope, and deliverables
- Test Execution & Automation: Lead the execution of manual and automated tests to ensure application functionality meets expectations
- Identify, document, and track defects until resolution
- Maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test result documentation
- Plan and execute regression testing to ensure new code doesn't introduce regressions
- Design and review test cases and scripts, ensuring alignment with the Firstup test pyramid
- Champion test automation initiatives, implementing automated testing wherever beneficial
- Oversee the creation and maintenance of automated test scripts. Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and monitor results daily
- Defect Management: Facilitate defect triage meetings to prioritise and address issues effectively
- Monitor defect trends and analyse areas for increased test coverage or product instability
- Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to improve QA processes and methodologies
- Champion best practices and incorporate lessons learned from past projects
Our take
As hybrid and remote work models become commonplace, workplace communication struggles to keep pace. many companies now grapple with burnout and digital fatigue, compounded by the absence of regular face-to-face interaction, leaving HR teams and managers searching for effective engagement strategies.
Enter Firstup, a solution designed to tackle this challenge head-on. It offers a workplace communication platform that seamlessly integrates with a company's HR systems. By tapping into data from recruitment, performance management, talent acquisition, and other sources, first build detailed employee profiles. This enables companies to craft and deliver personalised engagement initiatives, ultimately enhancing productivity and retention rates.
With a track record of success, Firstup has recently surpassed the $100M mark in annual recurring revenue and clinched the prestigious 2023 HR Tech Award for Employee Experience. Already trusted by over 40% of the Fortune 100, including industry giants like Amazon, Holton, and Ford, Firstup is poised to continue growth. Its ability to adapt to the evolving needs of the modern workforce ensures it remains a key player in the realm of workplace communication and engagement.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
2% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Health Coverage: Doing your best starts with feeling your best. We provide fully paid medical, dental, and vision for employees, plus 70% for dependents
- Flexible Time Off: You can’t mobilize if you don’t rest and recharge—so take as much paid time off as you need
- Fruity Umbrella Drink Bonus: When we say we want you to take time off, we mean it. To encourage you, we offer extra compensation when you take time off in full-week increments
- Retirement Plan: There’s life beyond work, and someday there will be a lot of it. We’ll help you save for that time
- Professional Development: We invest in our people and build their skills for the future of work—no matter where that future takes them
- Family Leave: We support making big changes, and nothing will change your life more than bringing a child into your family. That’s why we offer 12 weeks of fully paid family leave for all parents
- Volunteer PTO: We give you paid days off to give back because we want our workforce to be a force for good
- Commuter Benefits: Although much of our workforce is remote, when we do head into the office, we subsidize eco-friendly ways to get there
Company HQ
Financial District, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Nicole Alvino
(Co-Founder, Chairwoman & CEO)Previously the founder and CEO of Dermalounge. They also worked at Enron Europe as an Analyst and Associate.
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