Shift5

QA Engineer

Remote

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, Operational Technology, Software Testing, Quality AssuranceIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance and automated test development, with strong proficiency in creating automated test suites against frontend applications and APIs, as well as integration tests to ensure functionality and compatibility across various software. Prior experience as a QA Team Lead or QA Team Manager is preferred.

Responsibilities

The Lead QA Engineer will serve as the lead for a newly formed QA function, writing comprehensive test plans for new and existing features, creating regression test suites to ensure ongoing stability, writing automated tests against APIs and UIs (driven by Selenium, for example), working with the Platform Engineering (DevOps) team to integrate automated testing within build pipelines, executing manual functional and exploratory tests against the entire Shift5 solution stack, and collaborating closely with Software, Hardware, Firmware, Data, and Platform Engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Skills

Testing
Verification
Quality Assurance
Middleware
Backend Components
Data Analysis
Automation
Product Testing

Shift5

Observability platform for operational technology

About Shift5

Shift5 offers an observability platform that focuses on cybersecurity and data analytics for operational technology (OT) in defense and transportation sectors. The platform collects and analyzes data from onboard systems, such as buses and weapon systems, and is protocol-agnostic, allowing it to adapt to various data communication protocols. By providing real-time insights, Shift5 helps clients improve safety, maintenance scheduling, and threat detection. The company's goal is to enable better decision-making to enhance the reliability and performance of their fleets.

Key Metrics

Kansas City, MissouriHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$104.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, CybersecurityIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Employer-paid Life and Disability Insurance

Risks

Emerging OT cybersecurity startups could threaten Shift5's market share.
Rapid evolution of cyber threats may outpace Shift5's technological capabilities.
Economic downturns could lead to reduced budgets for cybersecurity solutions.

Differentiation

Shift5 offers a protocol-agnostic platform adaptable to any data communication protocol.
The company provides real-time, data-driven insights for defense and transportation sectors.
Shift5's platform enhances safety, availability, and resilience of operational technology assets.

Upsides

Growing demand for cybersecurity in transportation due to rising cyber threats.
Increased interest in predictive maintenance technologies to reduce costs and improve reliability.
U.S. Department of Defense's focus on cybersecurity presents opportunities for Shift5.

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