Granicus

QE 3 for SmartGov

Costa Rica

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Govtech, Government Technology, SaaSIndustries

About Granicus

Serving the People Who Serve the People

Granicus is driven by the excitement of building, implementing, and maintaining technology that is transforming the Govtech industry by bringing governments and their constituents together. We are on a mission to support our customers by meeting the needs of their communities and implementing our technology in ways that are equitable and inclusive.

Granicus has consistently appeared on the GovTech 100 list over the past 5 years and has been recognized as the best companies to work on BuiltIn. Over the last 25 years, we have served 5,500 federal, state, and local government agencies and more than 300 million citizen subscribers powering an unmatched Subscriber Network that uses our digital solutions to make the world a better place.

With comprehensive cloud-based solutions for communications, government website design, meeting and agenda management software, records management, and digital services, Granicus empowers stronger relationships between government and residents across the U.S., U.K., Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. By simplifying interactions with residents, while disseminating critical information, Granicus brings governments closer to the people they serve—driving meaningful change for communities around the globe.

PLEASE NOTE - You must reside in Costa Rica to be considered for this position. Candidates living in other countries cannot be considered at this time.

Quality Engineer Role

The Quality Engineer role at Granicus is for quality engineers growing their technical and software development skills testing our products in a SaaS based environment. Their key focus is on developing automated tests for product-driven features within the Granicus product suite.

Quality Engineers are proficient in multiple test automation frameworks and gain on-the-job experience applying their knowledge and experience in improving the design, quality and coverage of our automated test suites. They understand the deployment process and support testing the applications in all environments. As they gain expertise, they share their knowledge with the broader engineering team.

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Your Impact

  • Collaborate with product management and business stakeholders to deliver SaaS based solutions.
  • Communicate and work effectively with others to create great high-quality software.
  • Proactively try to improve our processes and the quality of the products we deliver.
  • Come up with technical solutions to problems and push them through to implementation.
  • Assist the team in troubleshooting issues both in production and in the lower test environments.
  • Design, develop and execute E2E and API test cases.
  • Perform accessibility and security testing.
  • Integrate test scripts into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Participate in regular scrum meetings.
  • Champion the development team’s core values.

You Will Love This Job If You Have

  • Experience:
    • 3+ years of experience in testing, shipping, and supporting production-quality SaaS based web applications.
    • Experience testing within an agile development process.
    • Experience with exploratory/edge/corner testing techniques and risk-based testing.
    • Experience using automation test frameworks such as Selenium, Robot, CodeceptJS, etc to develop automated end-to-end and API tests.
    • Experience with mentoring team members.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Solid knowledge and experience coding in Python or similar language.
    • Strong knowledge and experience in web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSON, etc).
    • Knowledge of database concepts (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS SQL).
  • Soft Skills:
    • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and quickly adjust in a rapidly changing environment.
    • Commitment to quality and the craft of software testing.
    • Excellent communication and time management skills.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Passion for learning new things and the ability to do so quickly.
    • Passion to learn E2E Automation and API Automation.

Skills

Quality Assurance
Test Automation
SaaS
Software Development
Test Automation Frameworks

Granicus

Digital solutions for government agencies

About Granicus

Granicus provides digital solutions specifically designed for government agencies and public sector organizations. Their software products help improve the efficiency and transparency of government operations. Granicus offers a variety of tools, including platforms for managing public meetings, live streaming legislative sessions, and facilitating citizen engagement and feedback. These solutions enable government entities to communicate better with citizens and deliver services online more effectively. Unlike many competitors, Granicus focuses exclusively on the GovTech market, catering to a wide range of clients from federal to local government levels. The company's goal is to enhance public engagement and streamline government processes through technology, generating revenue primarily through subscription-based services and professional support.

Core, West VirginiaHeadquarters
1999Year Founded
$10MTotal Funding
EARLY_VCCompany Stage
Government & Public SectorIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
401(k) Company Match
Paid Parental Leave
Group legal coverage

Risks

Integration challenges with Simpleview and SmartGov may delay product enhancements.
Focus on destination marketing could divert attention from core GovTech services.
Intensifying competition in the GovTech market pressures Granicus to innovate rapidly.

Differentiation

Granicus specializes in digital solutions for government agencies, enhancing public engagement.
The company offers subscription-based services, ensuring a steady revenue stream.
Granicus provides tools for managing public meetings and live video streaming.

Upsides

Increased demand for digital public engagement tools boosts Granicus' market potential.
Acquisitions of Simpleview and SmartGov expand Granicus' market share and service offerings.
Growing government funding for digital transformation projects offers new revenue streams.

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