QA Engineer

Who are we? 😎

We are the Smarties and our goal is to fully automate online operations for every lodging across the globe and become the number one SaaS in our category worldwide.

We develop a SaaS that, by leveraging machine learning algorithms, increases our clients' revenues by over 30% on average.

Don't you believe it? Have a look here: https://www.smartpricing.it/it/case-study/

Here's some information about us:

• We have been the fastest-growing B2B SaaS in the lodging industry ever (as far as we know). 
• On Glassdoor, we boast some of the highest ratings in the industry, +4.5 out of 5 stars, and our latest eNPS score is 55. 
• Last year, we were awarded as one of the top 10 LinkedIn startups in Italy.
• We have already managed several billion euros in bookings for clients from 17 countries in just a few years of operations.
• We have raised funds from top international investors like Partech.

What Will You Do? 🦾

We are seeking a meticulous QA Engineer to join our tech department and collaborate closely with our product team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in the software lifecycle, ensuring the quality and reliability of our solutions. Key responsibilities include:

• Shift-left approach - Implement and promote the Shift-Left approach, working closely with development teams to integrate quality assurance early in the software development lifecycle.
• Quality assurance -Collaborate with development teams to guide and mentor on best practices in quality assurance.Foster a culture of Quality Assistance, where quality is a shared responsibility among all team members.Implementing QA processes within our Scrum teams.
• Release management - Comprehensive test planning for releases, encompassing manual, automation, and non-functional testing.Conducting thorough manual testing pre and post-release, with detailed bug reporting.
• Defect management - Proactive identification and escalation of high-priority issues. Efficient bug management and resolution.
• Workflows - Continuously optimizing workflows, identifying automation opportunities, and enhancing processes.Establishing clear and measurable pipelines.Designing and executing test plans for new software features, ensuring seamless integration.
• Collaboration - Collaborating with developers and product managers to drive innovation and excellence.Providing swift support to customer support, engineering, and product teams to address live issues. Defining functional tests and assisting development teams in crafting effective test suites.
• Documentation - Create comprehensive documentation for quality tools, frameworks, and best practices. Ensure team members have access to resources to support their quality efforts.

What Are We Looking For? 👀

We value motivation, expertise, and a passion for excellence. Key qualifications include:

• Demonstrated experience as a QA Engineer or in a similar role, with a minimum of 3 years in software quality assurance.
• Must be italian Mother tongue
• Proficiency in creating reports to track the enhancement of release quality over time.
• Experience within a SaaS product-focused company.
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript and modern web application technologies, with expertise in various test types.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with PMs, designers, and developers, thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• Nice-to-have: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.

What Do We Offer? 👌

• Work in a small and top-performing team that moves extremely fast where you are extremely important.
• Work without having to deal with jerks and ego-maniacs.
• The opportunity to join one of the best travel-tech sales teams in Europe.
• A place where your talent can blossom.
• An environment where mistakes are allowed – we make bold choices to achieve ambitious goals, learn from mistakes, and move forward.
• A place where your voice matters – meetings provide space for new ideas and projects, regardless of your role or seniority.
• Continuous growth – we challenge the status quo, renewing our sales processes and approaches to meet challenging goals.
• We have fun while working! We are easygoing people.
• Work with the best software out there to automate repetitive tasks and let you focus on customers and targets.
• Remote working with frequent opportunities to meet up.
• Fun and enriching experiences – unforgettable team-building events that go beyond the usual outings.
• Competitive salaries and bonuses – as a meritocratic team, we recognize talent and hard work, rewarding them appropriately.

Still not convinced? Check out our "Work With Us'' page for more about our mission, values, and why we love working at Smartpricing: Lavora con noi - Unisciti alla missione di Smartpricing

Before you apply

If you're reading this, it means you're genuinely interested, and that excites us! Here's what you need to know:

• We're highly driven and set our goals higher than most, pushing boundaries others may deem impossible.
• We work much harder than most companies out there.
• Every day, we step out of our comfort zones, fueling rapid growth and learning, even though it might come with its stress.
• We hold ourselves and our team to the highest standards of excellence and culture.
• Should we feel that this role isn't the right match for you, for the benefit of both parties, we may need to part ways.

We hope this sheds light on whether this could be your next adventure. If you believe it is, we warmly invite you to apply. Discover your full potential with us!

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