QA Engineer

Remote - based in Spain or South Africa on CET / CAT time zone

TROOP is a group meeting planning and travel management platform that helps companies bring teams together for in-person meetings. The experience starts with TROOP’s award-winning Intelligent Destination Recommendations, which use advanced algorithms to help meeting planners pinpoint the perfect meeting destination, considering travel time, climate impact, budget, lodging availability, and safety factors for all attendees.

Why TROOP?

TROOP believes in the power of shared experiences and the unifying impact of in-person meetings. We are on a mission to bring people together by transforming the meeting planning process.

TROOP's Culture?

TROOP is an international, remote-first company. Our culture is rooted in an African philosophy called "Ubuntu," which means "I am because we are."

What you'll be doing:

1. Test Automation Framework & Processes:

• Develop, enhance, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks to support application growth.
• Propose and implement automated testing solutions to streamline manual QA processes, improving efficiency and effectiveness.
• Standardize QA automation processes, sharing knowledge across Engineering and Product teams.
• Contribute to centralized automation frameworks and promote self-service automation for non-technical stakeholders.
• Identify, log, and track bugs or issues encountered during testing, ensuring timely resolution.

• Ensure that all feature releases meet quality and performance standards before final sign-off.
• Champion QA best practices, driving quality initiatives within the team and across the organization.
• Fulfill the QA Champion responsibilities, advocating for quality and ensuring alignment with best practices across the organization.

• Conduct diverse tests, including functional, performance, load, stress, usability, and security testing, to guarantee optimal software reliability.
• Introduce AI-driven test generation and intelligent test selection to optimize testing efforts.
• Explore Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to reduce repetitive QA tasks and improve process efficiency.
• Integrate performance and security testing automation, ensuring scalable global performance and robust security measures.
• Knowledge sharing within Engineering and Product teams to promote cross-functional learning and collaboration.
• Collaborate with Platform / DevOps to enhance Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI / CD) pipelines and testing stages.

• Automate test metrics collection, develop dashboards, and provide real-time data-driven insights into test coverage, system health, and release readiness.

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in automation testing for both front-end and backend systems.
• Experience with analytical systems or tracking tools like Google Analytics.
• Solid experience with project and defect management tooling and SaaS platforms.
• Ideal prior experience in working with GraphQL-based systems.
• Basic SQL command experience with databases preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are highly valued in a remote work setting.
• Experience with agile methodologies.
• A BSc. in Computer Science or an equivalent degree is preferred.

Remote-first within our hubs: TROOP operates remotely with frequent in-person engagements.

Join the Pioneering Team: As part of the initial team at TROOP, you'll be at the forefront of an extraordinary adventure.

Discover an Incredible, Supportive Team and Diverse Culture: Prepare to be amazed by the exceptional individuals who form TROOP's team.

Supported by Top Investors: TROOP's remarkable journey is backed by prestigious investors.

Paid Time Off: We provide 23 days per year, allowing you ample opportunity to relax, recharge, and have some well-deserved fun.

Access to TalkLife: We offer access to “Talk Life” as a 100% free, anonymous platform for peer-to-peer support.

Mental Health Budget: Yearly budget assistance for mental health support for all our employees.

Unforgettable Adventures: At TROOP, we cherish the bonds we create and the time we spend together.