Upgrade

Senior QA Automation Engineer

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Technology, BankingIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Not specified (Implied: Competitive)

Upgrade is a fintech company providing affordable and responsible credit, mobile banking, and payment products. They were the fastest-growing company in the Americas last year and have delivered over $33 billion in credit to 5.5M customers. The company is backed by prominent investors and valued at $6.3B. Upgrade has been recognized as a “Best Place to Work” multiple times and for its culture and diversity. They are seeking talented individuals to join their team and contribute to building innovative products.

About the Role

This is a fully remote position within the QA Automation team. The team has end-to-end ownership of building a quality product, validating various products to offer customers a seamless banking experience. As a Senior QA Automation Engineer, you’ll work with product teams, participate in application specification reviews, and provide quality input during architectural design sessions. You’ll also identify testing strategies for features and functionalities. Within the first year, you’ll gain an understanding of delivering high-performing software at a fast pace, working in an environment that promotes ownership at all levels, including configuring and monitoring apps in production.

Requirements

  • Experience with QA Automation
  • Strong understanding of testing methodologies
  • Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., TestNG, Selenium)
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language (Java preferred)
  • Experience with version control systems (Git)
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, ArgoCD)
  • Knowledge of SQL and REST APIs
  • Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

Responsibilities

  • Execute functional and performance tests using disposable environments.
  • Develop test automation at the pace of feature development.
  • Customize, configure, patch services, and deploy infrastructure and code changes to production.
  • Analyze log files and troubleshoot production issues by automating and reproducing them in a non-production environment.
  • Plan, create, and implement testing strategies and solutions.

Core Technologies

  • Java
  • Selenium Webdriver
  • Playwright
  • TestNG
  • Maven
  • Git
  • Jenkins
  • ArgoCD
  • SQL
  • REST Assured
  • OkHttp
  • SumoLogic
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Gatling
  • Linux

Skills

QA Automation
Testing Methodologies
TestNG
Selenium
Java
Git
Jenkins
ArgoCD
SQL
REST APIs
Docker
Kubernetes

Upgrade

Provides loans, credit cards, and rewards

About Upgrade

Upgrade offers personal loans, credit cards, and rewards checking accounts to help individuals manage their finances. Their personal loans allow borrowing up to $50,000 with fixed rates and no prepayment penalties, while the Upgrade Card provides cash back rewards on various spending categories. What makes Upgrade different is its focus on affordability and user-friendly features, attracting customers looking for flexible credit solutions. The company's goal is to promote responsible financial behavior and long-term financial health through accessible credit options.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$532.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_FCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Health & wellness initiatives

Risks

Expansion into auto loans increases exposure to credit risk.
Crowded BNPL market may pressure margins for Uplift acquisition.
Investment in new office space may strain resources if growth falters.

Differentiation

Upgrade offers a unique blend of credit and banking products.
The Secured OneCard targets consumers with little or no credit history.
Partnership with FairPlay enhances fairness in lending practices.

Upsides

Expansion into auto loans diversifies Upgrade's product offerings.
Acquisition of Uplift strengthens Upgrade's position in travel financing.
Partnership with Finturf enhances home improvement financing options.

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