Software Engineer in Test

Do work that matters. 

At AlertMedia, everything we do supports our mission:  To save lives and minimize loss by facilitating timely communications when an emergency threatens personal safety and business continuity.   

Our values which reflect our view on what’s important and what’s right include:  We’re humans not robots, Customers always come first, We work better together, Simplicity is our strength, Our reputation is priceless, Hard work pays off.  

The Software Engineer in Test will join our core development team as we create the next generation of AlertMedia products and services. This role is critical to our success and includes developing, implementing, and documenting all testing activities, including test planning, test documentation, test execution, test automation, defect tracking and reporting, and release management. You will be a thought leader amongst the QA team, mentoring and sharing best practices and feedback. As one of the fastest growing software companies in the nation, we’re focused on finding the best talent and building the best team to continue accelerating our rapid growth to keep up with our demand! 

Who you are: 

You are someone who is passionate about ensuring quality within a software organization. You enjoy dissecting applications to understand how they were designed and the benefits they provide to the end user. You are someone with an eye for detail and a focus on the aspects of the product which are most important to the customer. You enjoy using scripting and automation to create efficient testing processes. You thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment working cross-functionally with other Engineers and Product Managers. You know that you can't test quality into a product after it’s built; quality must be built in from the beginning. Above all, you get great satisfaction from working together with a team to have a direct impact on our customers' success. 

What you get to do every day: 

• Become an expert in the AlertMedia platform and tools, and its uses for our customers 
• Automate tests to prevent software regressions 
• Perform manual testing for business and functional requirements on web/mobile platforms to find issues before release 
• Document software defects using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers 
• Monitor bug resolution and track successes 
• Perform exploratory and load testing to ensure product robustness 
• Work closely with talented engineering & customer success teams to help troubleshoot as well as determine tests with the best coverage for use cases and customer trouble spots 
• Contribute to AlertMedia’s culture, values and vision for the future  

What you bring to the role: 

• 2 to 5 years of experience in a QA / Testing role, preferably as a thought-leader or mentor on a team 
• B.A. or B.S. degree desired 
• Experience with automation tools and frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Gherkin, etc.) 
• Browser/UI automation written in Python or JavaScript 
• Mobile automation with Xcode or Android Studio experience a plus 
• Experience with CI/CD (git, pipelines, Jenkins, etc.) 
• The ability to work with large datasets in SQL or NoSQL databases 
• Understanding of REST and how to thoroughly test APIs for functional or performance issues 
• Tons of energy, humor, compassion, and enthusiasm 
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to effectively work cross-functionally in a fast-paced challenging environment 
• English proficiency required

Why you’ll love working at AlertMedia:

• Competitive base salary + Company-wide bonus program
• Health benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision are 100% paid for employees
• Amazing rewards and incentives – we love celebrating each other
• Commitment to community service with opportunities to give back 
• A Best Places to Work company 8 years in a row and numerous other awards
• Ongoing career development opportunities through our Learning & Development team

About AlertMedia:

AlertMedia is leading the evolution of employee safety for a modern workforce. We offer the most intuitive emergency communication software on the market with fully integrated threat warnings and employee safety monitoring. We believe any organization can improve safety and business outcomes during critical events by quickly identifying threats and simplifying fast, reliable communication to impacted audiences. We are headquartered in Austin, TX, and trusted by thousands of customers in over 100 countries—including DHL, British Petroleum, SurveyMonkey, and Walmart—to keep their people safe and connected anytime, anywhere.  

We are an equal opportunity employer focused on creating a collaborative and exciting place for all to work. Ensuring a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace for all people is key to our success and core to our values.   All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

This is an amazing opportunity to be part of our wave of momentum and take our company, and your career, to the next growth stage. We'd love to get to know you better and share how we serve our amazing customers. For more information, please visit www.alertmedia.com. 

Come join us in our mission to save lives and minimize loss through effective communication. 

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