Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

The Role

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Senior Software Engineer/Senior Software Development Engineer in Test to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with the development team to enhance delivery and quality standards through advanced test processes and tools. This is a prime opportunity to join a progressive engineering team, collaborate with top-tier software engineers and technical product managers, and advance your career within an innovative company.

The System 

At Wpromote, we're developing something special called Polaris - a modern data and marketing intelligence platform that gives our clients a serious edge over their competition. Polaris enables and empowers our marketing teams to work together seamlessly, using a comprehensive marketing data foundation with apps that deliver new insights and performance gains for our clients. Polaris also gives Wpromote an operational edge - doubling as our company CRM and integrated source of truth for operations data, making our lives easier and our decisions smarter.

At Wpromote, we believe that great work is only possible with great people. Our goal is to build a better, more inclusive work environment and support our people at every stage of their careers by prioritizing a strong work-life balance through our policies and benefits listed below. As a Best Place to Work according to both Ad Age and Glassdoor and Adweek’s Fastest Growing Digital Agency, we are moving fast to expand our teams and bring new experts into the fold to keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in marketing.

We offer:

-Half-day Fridays year round

-Unlimited PTO

-Extended Holiday break (Winter)

-Flexible schedules

-Work from anywhere options*

-100% paid parental leave

-401(k) matching

-Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Pet Insurance

-Sponsored life insurance

-Short Term Disability insurance and additional voluntary insurance

-Annual Class Pass Credits and more!

The anticipated annual salary for this role will range from $130,000 - $165,000, based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, years and depth of experience, education and certifications, competitive benchmarks, scope of responsibility, market dynamics, geographic location, and the respective state’s salary threshold for exempt employees. At Wpromote, pay ranges are subject to change and are based on specific market medians for similar jobs according to third-party salary benchmark surveys. Individual pay within that range can vary due to skills, experience, and available budget. The total compensation package for this role will include benefits (listed above).

*This position may be performed remotely in most states within the US, with some exclusions

**While this role offers the flexibility to work remotely, we have office hubs in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, where you can join in on learning and development opportunities, fun events, take advantage of a space to work, and collaborate in person!

***This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship

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You Will Be

• Design and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases to verify software products meet customer requirements and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain automation using testing frameworks such as Selenium, BDD, Robot, Pytest, or similar.
• Implement and optimize automated testing tools to be incorporated into CI processes, minimizing manual validation efforts.
• Perform API testing using tools like Postman, Insomnia, Swagger and Django’s admin interface.
• Collaborate with software developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to identify, track, and resolve quality issues promptly.
• Communicate effectively with users to document and prepare bug tasks, ensuring clear tracking and resolution.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of test results, defect reports, and KPIs.
• Develop standards and procedures to determine product quality and release readiness.
• Monitor software development processes and identify areas for process improvement to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, development processes and provide guidance on testing best practices and strategies.
• Mentor and guide QA engineers on best practices for testing and quality assurance.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies in software testing and quality assurance.
• Develop and maintain Docker containers for testing environments to ensure consistency and reliability

You Must Have

• Minimum 4+ years of professional experience writing test suites with proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or TypeScript
• Minimum 4+ years of professional experience working with automated testing frameworks for front-end and back-end systems such as Selenium, BDD, Robot, Pytest, or similar
• Minimum 3+ years of professional experience integrating with CI/CD systems such as CircleCI, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins
• Minimum 2+ years of professional experience working with relational and NoSQL databases, data warehousing solutions, and writing validation queries in SQL
• Extensive experience with various testing techniques (e.g., performance, unit, integration, automated), understanding their strengths and weaknesses, and effectively utilizing them
• Advanced proficiency in designing and executing comprehensive test plans, software testing methodologies, and automation tools
• Expertise in API testing (e.g., Postman, Insomnia, Swagger, Django) and working with various data formats (e.g., JSON, YAML, CSV)
• Deep understanding of Agile methodologies and a proven track record of improving continuous integration processes
• Excellent analytical, debugging, and optimization skills
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills
• Experience mentoring QA engineers and providing guidance on best practices for testing and quality assurance

Wpromote is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe and welcoming environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do impactful work together. As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of their race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, disability*, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our workplace.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Wpromote.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.