Software Automation Test Engineer

• Innovate with Purpose: Build impactful solutions for customers worldwide.
• Join Excellence: Work in a diverse collaborative and innovative team.
• Shape the Future: Lead in redefining revenue optimization.
• Grow Together: Unlock your potential in a supportive environment.

The Opportunity

Varicents Sales Planning software empowers organizations to design and implement comprehensive go-to-market strategies by optimizing market coverage monitoring sales performance and enabling proactive adjustments to enhance sales team effectiveness. It offers features such as visual maps territory design predictive intelligence and collaborative quota allocation workflows ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and maximizing revenue potential.

The Team

As a Software Developer Engineer in Test II for the Sales Planning team you will be joining a remote cross-functional team of designers product managers and software engineers dedicated to revolutionizing how sales organizations execute go-to-market strategies for unparalleled success. You will work on enhancing a rapidly growing modern SaaS product: a single-page web application built in React connecting via GraphQL to a serverless backend deployed to AWS.

Here your ideas are valued your contributions drive impact and your growth is a priority. Were not just building software were empowering sales teams to achieve revenue growth and market dominance.

What Youll Do

• Lead technical test automation efforts and coach non-technical team members.
• Drive the functional and non-functional test automation in various projects/programs.
• Manage project test activities and align them with internal Quality Engineering practices.
• Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure high-quality testable code.
• Provide support for Roadmap items and Deployment Test Automation efforts.

What You Bring

Technical Skills

• Degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 2 years experience in Python/Javascript programming language.
• Experience working with multiple test automation tools and frameworks such as Cucumber Pytest Playwright Locust or any other Python framework.
• Proven ability in developing internal tools.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD environments containerization test infrastructure and platforms.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to understand and present technical and non-technical data effectively. B2 level English or higher is required.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Nice to Have

• Intermediate SQL skills including the ability to create complex SQL queries on large datasets with complex data models.
• Performance load testing experience including analyzing test results resource monitoring and interpretation skills.
• Experience with cloud-based and local databases (e.g. AWS RDS Oracle Postgres).

FIRST 30 DAYS: Getting Started

Onboarding and Familiarization:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of Varicents Sales Planning software and the companys culture mission and goals.
• Familiarize yourself with the current testing infrastructure tools frameworks and processes in place.
• Review ongoing projects and understand testing requirements and priorities.

Establish Technical Proficiency:

• Set up your development and testing environment ensuring all necessary tools accounts and access permissions are in place.
• Review and analyze the existing automated test cases scripts and frameworks to identify potential enhancements.

Build Relationships and Network:

• Meet the Quality Engineering Development and Product teams to understand product features functionality and expected testing standards.
• Collaborate with team members to align on expectations timelines and key deliverables.

Early Contributions:

• Conduct initial code reviews and offer constructive feedback during team discussions.
• Contribute to small testing efforts such as debugging or updating existing automation scripts to get hands-on experience with the product.

FIRST 60 DAYS: Building Momentum

Drive Test Automation Enhancements:

• Start leading technical test automation initiatives within your assigned project/program.
• Implement improvements or fixes in existing automation frameworks to optimize test efficiency.

Expand Test Coverage:

• Write and execute new functional and non-functional automated test scripts to cover untested or under-tested areas of the software.
• Collaborate with other engineers to identify high-priority scenarios and ensure their automation.

Support CI/CD Initiatives:

• Contribute to Continuous Integration and Deployment pipelines to seamlessly integrate test and deploy new features with minimal disruptions.
• Work closely with DevOps and QA teams to resolve dependencies in test infrastructure or environments.

Documentation & Communication:

• Document any newly introduced test automation processes guidelines or best practices to standardize workflows.
• Communicate progress challenges and successes during team meetings or cross-functional updates.

FIRST 90 DAYS: Hitting Your Stride

Technical Ownership and Coaching:

• Take ownership of quality assurance and automation-related tasks across multiple projects.
• Mentor non-technical team members in automating routine QA processes upskilling them on test tool usage or scripting basics.

Develop Tools:

• Build internal tools that enhance test capabilities or streamline everyday quality engineering operations (e.g. performance monitoring dashboards debugging utilities etc.).

Performance Testing Focus:

• Implement and analyze performance and load tests to identify critical bottlenecks in system performance.
• Provide recommendations and solutions for optimization based on performance metrics.

Collaboration and Long-Term Strategies:

• Work closely with leaders to align automation efforts with product roadmaps and future development goals.
• Proactively identify tools or platforms that can further enhance the effectiveness and scalability of tests.

Continuous Improvement and Standardization:

• Establish a baseline for automation coverage and test effectiveness and present plans for ongoing improvements.
• Drive a culture of quality and continuous integration within the team ensuring long-term adoption of best practices.

Note:

• This role requires employees to work within Eastern Standard Time (EST) business hours. While we are open to candidates from outside the EST time zone please be prepared to adjust your working hours to align with this time zone. Flexibility will be essential to ensure seamless collaboration with the team and stakeholders.
• This position is fully remote. We embrace a results-driven work culture focusing on performance and collaboration over location. As part of our team youll have the opportunity to build a work-life balance that suits you while staying connected with a diverse global team through virtual tools and regular online communication. Whether youre working from home or a co-working space were committed to supporting you with the resources and autonomy needed to succeed in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Market Leading Compensation Package.
• Wellness Programs to Support Health and Wellbeing.
• Working with the latest tools and technologies in a fast-paced environment.
• Remote Work Flexibility.
• Comprehensive Employee Insurance Coverage: Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance.
• Annual Time Off: Time off is provided in accordance with applicable legislative requirements.
• Global Connected Culture: Hubs in Romania UK US Canada.
• Dynamic Work Culture: Thrive in our innovative and multicultural environment.
• Grow with Us: Continuous development opportunities.

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