Staff Software Development Engineer in Test, Fetch
Mobile shopping and rewards platform
Job no longer available
Mobile shopping and rewards platform
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
1001+ employees
Company mission
To empower consumers to live rewarded and help brands create lifelong customers through the power of Fetch Points.
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. And its using its most recent Morgan Stanley-backed funding to aggressively add brand partners at a competitive pace and onboard staff at a level that promises strong continued growth.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
10% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Apr 2022
$120m
SERIES E
Mar 2021
$210m
SERIES D
Total funding: $456.6m
Company benefits
- Equity: Hop on the rocketship and have your own stake in Fetch's success with generous equity.
- 401k Match: Fetch matches 100% of the first 4% of your 401(k) contribution.
- People Benefits: Enjoy a competitive suite of ebenfits to promote health for you and your family,. Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account, with automatic employer HSA contributions per pay period. Family forming benefit with $10k lifetime stipend.
- Pet Benefits: We know your furry friends are family, too. Pet insurance is fully covered for your first pet.
- Continuing Education: Fetch provides $10,000+/year in education reimbursement support for job-related courses or programs.
- Flexible Paid Time Off: At Fetch, you'll plan your time off as you see fit with our flexible PTO policy. On top of our flexible PTO, Fetch observes 9 paid holidays as well as a year-end-week-long break.
- Robust Leave Policies: Fetch offers generous leave time for health and personal needs, including 20 weeks of parental leave for primary caregivers and 14 weeks for secondary caregivers + $2,000 incentive to assist employees with covering the cost of childcare, clothing, diapers and much more!
- Flexible Work Environment: Experience our beautiful work spaces, or get things done from the comfort of your couch. Choose what's best for each day.
Leadership
Wes Schroll
(Co-Founder & CEO)Co-founded Fetch while an 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
(Co-Founder & SVP of Operations)Studied Business Administration at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Founded his first company, Baker's Marine Services, a yacht detailing company, when they were only fourteen.
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