QA Engineer

Summary

Join Snowplow Analytics as a QA Engineer and play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products. You will collaborate with development and product teams to design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases. Your responsibilities include identifying and tracking defects, performing various types of testing (functional, regression, integration, performance), automating test cases, participating in code reviews, and collaborating with cross-functional teams for smooth product releases. You will also monitor and analyze test results, providing detailed reports on product quality. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, proven QA experience, strong knowledge of QA methodologies, and proficiency in at least one programming language. Snowplow offers a competitive compensation package, flexible working arrangements, generous holiday allowance, mental health support, equipment allowance, and a volunteering opportunity.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience as a QA Engineer or similar role
• Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes
• Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG)
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript)
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices. (e.g. GitHub Actions)
• Familiarity with cloud-based services and environments (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for Snowplow Analytics products
• Identify, document, and track defects and issues using bug tracking tools
• Work closely with developers to understand product requirements and provide timely feedback on quality issues
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and performance testing
• Automate test cases and contribute to the continuous improvement of our automated testing frameworks
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback to ensure testability and quality
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth product releases
• Monitor and analyze test results, and provide detailed reports on test coverage, defects, and overall product quality

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data analytics platforms and tools
• Knowledge of Snowplow Analytics products and services
• An understanding of event-driven architectures and data processing pipelines
• Experience with performance testing and load testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling)
• Experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code
• Familiarity in Go (Golang) programming language

Benefits

• A competitive package, including share options
• Flexible working
• A generous holiday allowance no matter where you are in the world
• Mental health support
• MacBook and home office equipment allowance
• 1 week of volunteering a year for a cause you feel passionate about