QA Engineer

Engaging Networks

Engaging Networks is a fast-growing, global software company with head offices in Washington, DC and London. Our team members are excited about what we’re achieving together as a company, and even more by what we are helping our 400+ nonprofit clients to achieve, using our constantly improving technology. We’ve created a fun and energetic work environment that is focused entirely on helping our clients and their missions to succeed. This focus, and our team’s hard work to continuously innovate, have produced recent strong growth in our business of 30% or more each year.

A rising number of the world’s most acclaimed nonprofits have chosen the Engaging Networks integrated software platform to power their digital fundraising, advocacy, email marketing and data management. These inspiring nonprofits include Amnesty International USA, Human Rights Campaign, PETA, The UK Labour Party, RSPCA, Humane Society of the United States, Ocean Conservancy, National Wildlife Federation, Human Rights Watch, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Big Brothers Big Sisters America, University of British Columbia, Unicef Canada, and Cancer Research UK, just to name a few.

Job Description

Engaging Networks is seeking an experienced QA engineer within our technology team to help test and verify the platform we build. We are looking for someone who will work closely with developers and help verify the system through manual testing, as well as by building automated tests in frameworks such as Selenium and Cypress.

This position requires proven skills in test development and methodologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of testing web applications that involve front ends developed in HTML/CSS/JS as well as back ends developed using REST APIs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements and technical specifications to set up detailed and comprehensive test plans and test cases
• Implement and execute test plans and thoroughly document and track bugs
• Perform rigorous regression tests when new features are developed or bugs are fixed
• Develop automated tools and processes to assure the timely release of products
• Partner with the development team on common testing methodologies and automation opportunities
• Work collaboratively with the Client Support team to reproduce production issues in the testing environment
• Stay current with tools and technologies, and introduce new ideas and methodologies to your teammates
• Apply appropriate automated technologies to meet short and long term goals of the testing teams. 
• Utilize appropriate programming languages to maintain and update testing software

Requirements

• At least three years of solid experience at testing complex web applications
• Strong understanding of CSS/HTML, JavaScript, and CMS systems (e.g. WordPress)
• Strong knowledge of Internet browsers (e.g. Chrome, Firefox, Safari)
• Very strong organization, communication and documentation skills
• Strong self-motivation, organization and attention to detail, with strong analytical skills
• Experience using issue-tracking software (e.g. JIRA)
• Some experience with testing tools such as JMeter and Postman
• Some experience with linux, shell scripting and Oracle databases
• Experience in testing REST-based APIs and services
• Some experience with building automations through Selenium (Java) as and Cypress (JS)
• Knowledge of deployment process for Java web applications and containers
• Preference for working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while juggling multiple projects

Compensation

The starting salary for this position is $70,000 USD but could be higher based on skills and prior experience. Engaging Networks also provides a competitive employee benefits package, which varies slightly according to the country in which the employee is based. As an example, in the USA, benefits include four weeks of paid vacation, health and dental coverage, a vision plan and a 401K plan with employer matching. This role is open to employees in different countries, but especially to those based in the USA, Canada, or United Kingdom.

Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Engaging Networks does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, veteran status or disability. We strive in our hiring practices to give equal opportunity to all qualified job applicants.

Please email your resume, along with a message that specifically addresses why you are right for this opportunity, to [email protected]. Please include “QA Engineer” in the
subject line.

To all recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.