At Smeetz, we are revolutionizing the approach to sales and revenue optimization for visitor attractions through our integrated commerce Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform, driven by AI. Our mission is to empower attractions like theme parks, museums, and theaters with a comprehensive solution for managing, marketing, and pricing their offerings effectively. As we continue to grow rapidly, we are seeking a talented QA Lead to join our dynamic team and elevate the quality standards of our software products.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the quality assurance efforts for our SaaS product, ensuring its functionality, reliability, and overall user satisfaction.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, sales, and marketing, to drive continuous improvement of our product.
- Develop and implement comprehensive testing plans and strategies, outlining the approach and scope of testing activities.
- Design and execute detailed test cases based on product requirements, ensuring thorough coverage of all functionalities.
- Oversee defect management processes, including logging, tracking, and escalation, to ensure timely resolution of issues.
- Conduct regression testing to validate existing functionality after code changes and enhancements.
- Drive automation initiatives by developing and maintaining automated test scripts, leveraging appropriate testing tools and frameworks.
- Perform performance and security testing, assessing product performance and identifying potential vulnerabilities.
- Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) efforts, working closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Mentor and provide guidance to QA team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Contribute to the enhancement of QA processes and methodologies, championing best practices and standards within the organization.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of testing activities, results, and recommendations.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field preferred.
- Proven experience in software quality assurance, with a strong understanding of QA principles, methodologies, and best practices.
- Extensive experience with testing tools and frameworks, both manual and automated, such as Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, etc.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Java, javascript, Python, C#, etc., with a focus on automated testing.
- Solid understanding of performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter) and security testing concepts.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
- English proficiency is required.
- Strong leadership capabilities, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and drive results under tight deadlines.
- Experience in Agile development methodologies and working in cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and implement QA best practices.
- Prior experience in a leadership or mentoring role is a plus.
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Fully remote position, allowing you to work from the comfort of your own space.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Collaborative and inclusive team culture.
How to Apply:
If you meet the qualifications and are excited about the prospect of joining our startup, please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you're a great fit for this role. Additionally, include any relevant project work or portfolio links.
