Newsela

Contractor: Senior Fullstack QA Engineering Services

Argentina

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information Technology, Software DevelopmentIndustries

About the Role

Seeking to hire a Contractor based out of Argentina, Mexico, or Brazil for a Senior Fullstack QA Engineer with a deep understanding of manual, API, and automated agile testing in the SDLC. This position involves working with talented engineers to build a front-end application utilizing cloud back-end services and other modern technologies. You will be responsible for delivering quality applications and services with other QA Engineers.

Scope of Services

  • Required to test stories/bugs manually and then incrementally build automated tests.
  • Responsible for developing and executing test plans and supporting production releases.
  • Responsible for developing new & refactoring existing automated regression test cases using a typescript programming language in webdriverIO/Playwright Automation Framework.
  • Responsible for testing internally built LLM's and external AI tools/services.
  • Build test automation from scratch at the services/API layer.
  • Be able to test API manually or with automated calls.
  • Collaborate with Developers, product owners, and other QE engineers to strategize and execute test plans.
  • Be an advocate for software quality throughout all phases of development.
  • Effectively communicate test status and progress to all stakeholders. You will find, document, and track bugs as needed.
  • Responsible for all types of software testing in a scrum. This role will involve interacting with product owners, developers, and other QA teams.

Skills & Experience

  • 7 + years of software testing and quality assurance experience.
  • 2 + years of WebdriverIO/PlayWright experience.
  • 4 + years of experience developing software testing frameworks and test scripts using TypeScript/JavaScript or Python.
  • Hands-on experience in building automated scripts in an agile environment.
  • Hands-on experience with various testing types: manual testing, regression testing, integration testing, services testing, and database testing.
  • 4 + years of working experience in an Agile Scrum environment.
  • Experience in writing and executing manual and automated test cases for features on various applications, including websites and mobile apps.
  • Experience in testing AI driven services & LLM's would be beneficial but not a must.

Additional Information

Please note that given the nature of the contract, this role will not be eligible to participate in company-sponsored benefits.

Skills

Manual Testing
API Testing
Automated Testing
Agile Testing
SDLC
Front-end Development
Cloud Back-end Services
WebdriverIO
Playwright
TypeScript
JavaScript
Python
Test Automation Frameworks
Regression Testing
Integration Testing
Services Testing
Database Testing
Agile Scrum
LLM Testing
AI Tool Testing

Newsela

Provides tailored educational content for K-12

About Newsela

Newsela offers tailored educational content for K-12 students, providing engaging instructional materials in subjects like English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. Schools and districts subscribe to access a library of articles that are updated daily and available at five different reading levels, ensuring accessibility for all students. The platform integrates with Learning Management Systems and includes features like activities and reporting tools to support teachers. Newsela's goal is to enhance student engagement and improve teaching methods through flexible, standards-aligned resources.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$167.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
EducationIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision insurance
Pet insurance
Work from home
Parental leave
Flexible PTO
Inclusive experiences
Professional development

Risks

Partnerships with controversial content providers may lead to backlash and affect market reach.
Recent layoffs could indicate financial instability or restructuring challenges.
New CEO Pep Carrera may lead to strategic shifts disrupting client relationships.

Differentiation

Newsela offers content at five reading levels, catering to diverse student needs.
The platform integrates with Learning Management Systems for seamless educational content delivery.
Newsela's partnerships enhance its content library, supporting social-emotional learning initiatives.

Upsides

Increased demand for personalized learning tools boosts Newsela's growth potential.
The acquisition of Formative enhances Newsela's real-time assessment capabilities.
Hybrid learning models increase demand for Newsela's flexible digital content.

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