Part Time Junior QA Engineer at Sovrn

Makati, National Capital Region, Philippines

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Part TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer or Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, equivalent training, fellowship, or work experience
Experience in automation testing using Cypress, JMeter, Postman, or Selenium is an advantage
Experience working on web protocols and data formats such as HTTPS and JSON
Experience testing cloud APIs
Good understanding of common UI/UX principles, paradigms, and user journeys
Knowledge of testing automation frameworks and software
Basic knowledge of integrating test automation in CI/CD pipelines
Comfortable working as part of a Scrum team and believes that the quality of the product is a team-responsibility
Demonstrates professionalism and commitment to the role, the organization, and the creation of the product
Passionate for how software is developed in teams and always looking to improve
Has a drive to continuously learn new things by reading and trying out new technologies on the job, and enjoys teaching others
Honest, self-aware of professional capabilities and always open to learn and improve
Shows confidence, fun loving and productive, shows eagerness to grow and learn more about the business, including asking questions on a timely matter, reading, modeling others, and being open and responsive to feedback or areas of improvement

Responsibilities

Own functional, regression, and acceptance testing of web applications
Testing layout, interface usability, and looking for user experience improvements
Participate in the software development life cycle from beginning to end
Create and execute test plans for existing products and features
Work with development teams to define testing protocols for new features as they are designed and developed
Provide additional cross-functional test support for other team members
Develop test scenarios from requirements and ensure maximum requirement traceability
Providing detailed bug reports to the Engineering Team using JIRA
Liaise with internal teams (e.g. Developers, QA Lead, and Product Managers) to identify system requirements
Monitor debugging process results
Investigate the causes of non-conforming software and train users to implement solutions
Track quality assurance metrics, like defect densities and open defect counts
Stay up-to-date with new testing tools and test strategies
Other tasks may be assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

QAWeb TestingScrumJIRARegression TestingFunctional TestingTest PlansBug ReportingUsability TestingSoftware Development Life CycleQuality Assurance Metrics

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This is a hybrid workplace arrangement, not fully remote.

What skills and experience are required for this Junior QA Engineer role?

A Bachelor's degree in Computer or Software Engineering or related field is required, along with experience working on web protocols like HTTPS and JSON, testing cloud APIs, good understanding of UI/UX principles, knowledge of testing automation frameworks, and basic knowledge of CI/CD pipelines. Experience in automation testing with Cypress, JMeter, Postman, or Selenium is an advantage.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the company culture like for this QA role?

The role is part of a Scrum team where quality is a team responsibility, emphasizing professionalism, continuous learning, passion for team software development, honesty, self-awareness, confidence, fun-loving productivity, and eagerness to grow by asking questions, reading, modeling others, and being open to feedback.

What makes a strong candidate for this part-time Junior QA Engineer position?

Strong candidates demonstrate experience with web testing and automation tools like Cypress or Selenium, a degree or equivalent in engineering, comfort in Scrum teams, passion for learning and improving processes, and proactive engagement like asking questions and responding to feedback.

Sovrn

Tools and products for publisher monetization

About Sovrn

Sovrn offers tools and advertising products designed for publishers to help them grow their audience and monetize their content. Their products include advertising tools that connect publishers with advertisers through a certified exchange, and Signal, which provides actionable insights to boost revenue. Sovrn differentiates itself by creating a mutually beneficial relationship, taking a share of the revenue generated through its tools, which motivates them to support publishers' success. The company's goal is to empower publishers with effective, easy-to-use tools that enhance their content creation and revenue generation.

Boulder, ColoradoHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$129MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Consumer SoftwareIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Commuter Benefits

Parental Leave

Risks

Social media giants may divert ad spend from traditional publishers, affecting Sovrn's revenue.

Google's algorithm changes could reduce visibility and traffic for Sovrn's publisher clients.

Deprecation of third-party cookies challenges Sovrn's Ad Exchange product's targeted advertising.

Differentiation

Sovrn offers a certified ad exchange ensuring safe and relevant ads for audiences.

Their Signal product boosts publisher revenue with actionable insights, proven by case studies.

Sovrn's commerce services integrate content, audience, and commerce for seamless monetization.

Upsides

Partnership with Databricks enhances data sourcing and analysis for better audience insights.

New SaaS model reduces ad tech fees, attracting cost-conscious publishers.

Steering committee with top publishers fosters innovation in affiliate marketing.

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