Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

1 big thing: Axios HQ is an AI-powered software that helps organizations of all sizes plan, write, and send essential comms that boost trust, transparency, and alignment. Learn more about Axios HQ:

• Axios HQ raises $20 million in Series A funding
• Read customer reviews on G2
• Visit AxiosHQ.com
• Watch our launch event

Why it matters: Our Senior QA Automation Engineer will play an integral role in driving the vision for Axios HQ as a standalone SaaS company and provide quality assurance by means of both testing and troubleshooting to the development team.

Go deeper: In this role, you will make an impact to Axios HQ through the following responsibilities:

• Design, develop and maintain automated testing frameworks, scripts and tools
• Develop and execute automated test plans and test cases based on software requirements and specifications
• Collaborate with development and testing teams to identify and isolate defects
• Provide detailed defect reports to development teams to facilitate defect resolution
• Work closely with project stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of quality software products
• Continuously improve test processes and methodologies to increase testing efficiency and effectiveness
• Provide support and training to other team members on automated testing frameworks and tools

The details: Ideal candidates will embody an entrepreneurial spirit and passion for Axios HQ’s mission and values - raise the bar, stay curious, be inclusive, always, and champion each other - and have the following skills/experience:

• 5+ years of experience in software testing and test automation
• Experience in developing and executing automated test cases using tools such as Selenium, XCUITest, Pyppeteer, Cypress testing, Unit testing
• Good understanding of software testing best practices and methodologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Don’t forget: 

• Axios HQ believes in fair and equitable pay. Base salary for this role is in the range of $135,000-$150,000 and is dependent on numerous factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, and skills.
• Health insurance (options include 100% paid for individuals, 75% for families)
• Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave
• 401K
• Generous vacation policy, plus company holidays
• Company equity
• A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture
• Annual learning and development stipend

Additional pandemic-related benefits:

• One mental health day per quarter
• Monthly work-from-home stipend
• Tele-mental health services 
• OneMedical membership, including tele-health services 
• Increased work flexibility for parents and caretakers 
• Weekly company-sponsored exercise and meditation classes 
• Virtual company-sponsored social events