QA Developer

WHO WE ARE

Pallet is a company dedicated to disrupting the logistics industry. Located in San Francisco, CA, we've secured $21 million in funding from investors, including Bain Capital Ventures and Bessemer.

Our flagship product is a Transportation Management System (TMS) and Warehouse Management System (WMS) designed to streamline business operations. We've eliminated data entry, integrated warehouse management, automated billing processes, and more. At Pallet, we provide end-to-end logistics visibility, control, and optimization. Our TMS and WMS offer the tools to enhance logistics operations, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction with faster and more reliable delivery times for logistic providers.

Join us on our journey to transform the logistics industry and be a part of the future of business growth with Pallet.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a QA Developer to join our team at Pallet. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, have startup experience, and possess deep product insight. As a QA Developer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our cutting-edge products.

SOME THINGS YOU MAY BE WORKING ON

• Champion user needs by understanding and advocating for user expectations, ensuring both functionality and usability standards are met.
• Communicate with stakeholders to define requirements, clarify specifications, and provide iterative feedback throughout the dev lifecycle.
• Contribute to QA discussions to ensure alignment with project objectives and quality standards, driving continuous improvements in testing processes and automation.
• Prioritize critical test cases with the QA team, expedite automation, and conduct exploratory testing to uncover issues and edge cases.
• Design, code, and maintain automated test scripts for API and UI testing, integrating them into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to develop comprehensive test strategies and execute tests across various stages of development, generating detailed reports.
• Maintain close interaction with developers and stakeholders to fully understand requirements, ensure high quality deliverables, and address manual testing needs as required.

YOU HAVE

• 3-5 years of professional experience in software quality assurance, with a focus on automated testing.
• Minimum of 3 years dedicated experience in developing automated test scripts and expertise with tools like Playwright and TypeScript.
• Experience in startup environments, showcasing adaptability, rapid problem-solving skills, and success in testing complex systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail and robust problem-solving capabilities for effective issue identification and resolution.
• Skilled in crafting comprehensive product testing strategies and proficient in using major test management tools like TestRail and JIRA.
• Excellent interpersonal and team collaboration skills, with proven ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
• Deep understanding of QA methodologies, testing techniques, and current best practices to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Well-versed in agile development methodologies, especially Kanban, and capable of integrating seamlessly with existing QA teams.

OUR CULTURE

⚡Pallet, nestled in the vibrant heart of San Francisco, just a stone's throw away from Montgomery Station, is more than just a workplace. We're a community where transparency thrives, and we embrace a collective spirit when it comes to problem-solving. 

🚀 Our team is a diverse tapestry of top talent, with experience from companies like Ramp, Scale AI, Watershed, Rippling and a multitude of FAANG ex-employees. Their passion fuels our collaborative and industrious culture. But hey, we're not all about work—monthly happy hours, weekly paid dinners, and leisurely coffee strolls through bustling downtown SF are just a taste of the fun we add to the mix.

OUR BENEFTIS 

• 🩺 Health, Vision and Dental benefits 
• 🏝️ Flexible PTO
• 💸 Generous salary and equity for all staff
• 📚 Yearly learning and development stipend
• 🏡 Remote office home stipend 
• 🥤 Remote monthly happy hours

OUR INTERVIEW PROCESS

This is our process for most of our roles, but sometimes stages are subject to change from time to time, we will definitely notify you of the change ahead of time.

Step 1: ✋ Chat with Recruiter-  30 mins

Step 2: 📙 Take home assignment - 3 days to complete  

Step 3: 💬 Technical interview with Hiring Manager - 60 mins

Step 4: 🗣️ Final interview - 1.5 hours

✅ Brief Background Check and Reference Check 

Our company Pallet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.