Staff Software Development Engineer in Test, Fetch
Salary not provided
AWS
Python
Go
Ruby
Appium
Playwright
Senior and Expert level
Remote in US
Chicago
Mobile shopping and rewards platform
Job no longer available
Mobile shopping and rewards platform
501-1000 employees
B2CLifestyleeCommerce
Job no longer available
Salary not provided
AWS
Python
Go
Ruby
Appium
Playwright
Senior and Expert level
Remote in US
Chicago
501-1000 employees
B2CLifestyleeCommerce
Company mission
To help reimagine what shopping looks like.
Role
Who you are
- This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex environments, is technically proficient, and can collaborate effectively across teams
- We’re looking for someone who doesn’t just think about today but envisions what our test automation will need to look like down the road
- Experience in mobile, backend, load/stress test automation, and software development with proven success in designing and implementing large-scale automated test frameworks and tools
- Proficiency in programming languages like Python, Ruby, Go, or similar, with experience building and maintaining automation solutions for microservices and distributed systems
- Expertise in cloud infrastructure (AWS or similar) and familiarity with distributed systems architecture, data ingestion, and processing workflows
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, including integrating automated tests into the pipeline to ensure continuous quality at every stage of the development and deployment process
- Deep understanding of various software architectures and domains, enabling the development of creative and effective testing strategies. Ability to apply this knowledge to design comprehensive test approaches that address complex workflows, integration points, and performance bottlenecks across different system layers
- Strong analytical skills to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues in automated testing and software quality
- Thorough understanding of Agile methodologies and a proactive approach to integrating testing into the software development lifecycle
- Experience mentoring and leading technical teams, particularly in test automation and software quality assurance
- Demonstrated ability to set a clear testing vision and long-term strategy, aligning quality initiatives with business goals. Skilled in thinking beyond immediate testing needs to anticipate future challenges, driving innovation and continuous improvement in test processes and automation frameworks
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and influence quality-focused decision-making throughout the organization
What the job involves
- We are looking for a Staff SDET who will play a pivotal role in driving the quality of our software products through innovative test automation solutions and leadership
- You will leverage your expertise in test automation, software development, and quality assurance to design, implement, and optimize testing strategies and frameworks that will ensure the highest quality standards across our products
- At Fetch, our QA team is more than just a checkpoint—it’s a critical driver in our engineering efforts, with 36 professionals eager to grow and innovate
- We tackle a diverse range of test automation needs: mobile end-to-end testing on Appium with Ruby, backend testing in Python using Pytest, performance testing with Locust and K6, mobile analytics leveraging a custom framework in Go, and web UI testing using Playwright
- As we scale, we need proactive thinkers who can anticipate the unknown, look around the corner, and create a vision for how our testing will support future product growth
- This means exploring unconventional approaches and implementing innovative checks throughout our systems to elevate confidence in every release
- A core part of this role will be helping to grow the technical skills of the team
- You’ll regularly mentor and guide early-career engineers and analysts, sharing insights, driving best practices, and ensuring the team continuously levels up
- Test Automation: Design, develop, and maintain robust test automation frameworks, tools, and scripts for various software applications, focusing on improving efficiency, scalability, and reliability
- By fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented environment, you’ll set a high bar for QA at Fetch and play a crucial role in building a skilled, resilient team prepared to meet tomorrow’s challenges
- Strategic Testing Vision: Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and QA teams to establish and drive a cohesive test strategy that integrates early and continuous testing practices into the development lifecycle
- Cross-functional collaboration: Partner with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure an in-depth understanding of product functionalities and domains, facilitating the development of comprehensive test strategies
- Mentorship & Leadership: Mentor and guide QA and software engineers, and other team members, promoting knowledge sharing, best practices, and technical excellence across teams
- Code & Test Review: Actively participate in code and test reviews to uphold high standards for code quality, test coverage, and overall product reliability
- Continuous Improvement: Research and implement new testing approaches, automation techniques, and process improvements to enhance test coverage and the flexibility of the test framework
- Performance & Reliability Testing: Develop performance testing strategies and tools to identify system bottlenecks and ensure optimal user experience across the platform
- Data-Driven Quality Decisions: Use data and metrics to drive decisions, continuously improving testing processes and product quality based on empirical evidence
Our take
Leading mobile shopping and loyalty platform Fetch has seen explosive success in recent years. Its concept is simple: users receive spendable points in exchange for scans of their shopping receipts.
The app has tens of millions of daily active users with even more downloads, and has seen impressive growth, having now reached 'unicorn' status twice over. This should come as no surprise. Brand reinforcement is crucial to customer retention and acquisition - but it is harder than ever, with the fragmentation of choice on the market and the declining efficacy of marketing. So material loyalty benefits are likely to prove a crucial tool in creating and leveraging a strong customer base.
Whilst Fetch faces competition from similar receipt-scan rewards platforms like ReceiptPal and Ibotta, it grew into a profitable company in late 2023. It is using its most recent Morgan Stanley-backed funding to aggressively add brand partners at a competitive pace and onboarding staff at a level that promises strong continued growth.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Top investors
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
10% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Employee endorsements
Flexible working
"I work unusual hours. I'm a night owl and hate mornings. I don't get any push back for working non-traditional hours."
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Apr 2022
$120m
SERIES E
Mar 2021
$210m
SERIES D
Total funding: $456.6m
Company benefits
- Stock Options: Fetch wants you to be on the rocketship with us! Options will give you the opportunity to share the excitement of the company growth and have your own stake in its success
- 401k Match: We match 100% of the first 3% of your 401K contribution
- Benefits for humans and pets: We offer comprehensive PPO and HDHP plans (Dental | Vision | Life Insurance) in addition to pet insurance, fully covered for the first pet. Our bereavement leave also includes our furry friends
- Continuing Education: Fetch provides up to $10,000 per year in education reimbursement support for any job-related courses/programs/certifications. You will also have access to Udemy, an online course provider with thousands of topics to discover
- Employee Resource Groups: Take part in employee-led groups that are centered around fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace through events, dialogue and advocacy. Current groups include Amplify BiPoC, Amplify Women, Amplify LBGTQ+, Amplify Family, and Amplify Veterans
- Paid Time Off: On top of our flexible PTO, Fetch observes 9 paid holidays, including Juneteenth and Indigenous People’s Day, as well as our End-of-Year break
- Robust Leave Policies: Whether it’s for you or a loved one, Fetch offers generous leave time for various health and personal needs that take you away from work. Our parental leave policy provides 18 weeks of paid time off for primary caregivers, 12 weeks for secondary caregivers, and the option to create a flexible return to work schedule in the last few weeks of leave
- Wellness Program: Utilize these tools and resources to bring your best self to work each day
- Wellness coach on staff to help you create goals, provide accountability and support you on your wellness journey
- Nutrition counseling through Charge Nutrition
- Gympass membership to access in-person gyms, virtual workout classes, meditation apps, and much more
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides no cost, confidential resources and services to help navigate life's many changes and challenges
- Hybrid Work Environment: Collaborate with your team in one of our stunning offices in Madison, Birmingham or Chicago 1 - 2 times per week. We’ll ensure you are equally equipped with the hardware and software you need to get your job done in the comfort of your home
- Social Impact Efforts: Take part in volunteer events or donate to your favorite organizations through BrightFunds
Company values
- Speed
- Trust
- Action
- Diversity
Company HQ
Madison, WI
Articles
Leadership
Wes Schroll
(CEO)Founded Fetch while in undergrad at UW-Madison and grew the company into the nation's No. 1 rewards app, connecting millions of consumers with their favorite brands.
Tyler Kennedy
(VP of Operations)Studied Business Administration at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Founded his first company, a yacht detailing company, when they were only fourteen.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Fetch
Shonita Torry, SHRM-CP (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging Specialist )
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging are key areas of focus for Fetch as we grow.
- As we build a more DEIB focused organization it is every one of our jobs to become more inclusive in our thoughts, speech, decisions and actions.
- Diversity. The presence of a multitude of demographic differences within our teams.
- Equity. Promoting fairness while acknowledging the different needs of individuals within our organization as they pertain to our internal processes and procedures.
- Inclusion. Our focus on our employees' feeling they are respected, have agency and are able to participate and achieve to their goals.
- Belonging. The sentiments and feelings of psychological safety and support when inclusion is realized. Belonging occurs when there is an acceptance of individuals regardless of their intersections of identity.
- Our objective is for people of all identities to be included and represented across our organization. We practice inclusion and representation by amplifying voices, creating and maintaining respectful relationships, and cultivating an equitable workplace and community for all.
- To accomplish this objective, we've implemented New Hire INCLUSION orientation on day one.
- "My personal belief is that when a company leads with INCLUSION first, then Diversity, Equity, and Belonging will organically grow. This is what we are creating at Fetch - a CANVAS of INCLUSION. You get to help paint on this canvas." Shonita Torry SHRM-CP, DEIB Specialist
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