QA Engineer

Connexity, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

401(k) retirement plan matching

Life Insurance

Paid leave benefits

Learning & Development

Flexible work schedules

Wellness resources

Equity

Job summary

Connexity, a Taboola company, is seeking a QA Engineer in Los Angeles to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of our ShopYourLikes platform. You will design test plans, implement automation, and collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Operations in an Agile setting to deliver robust software.

The role requires 3–5 years of QA experience, hands-on automation skills with Selenium/Cypress/Playwright, API testing with Postman, SQL validation, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance/Testing.
• Experience testing web-based and mobile applications in fast-paced environments.
• Hands-on with test plans, test cases, and regression testing.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (Selenium/Cypress/Playwright).
• Familiarity with API testing tools (Postman/Insomnia) and SQL validation.
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and defect tracking tools (Jira, TestRail).
• Knowledge of web technologies (HTTP/REST) and Linux CLI.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, execute, and maintain manual and automated test suites.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing of web apps and services.
• Help expand automated testing frameworks and regression suites.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Operations to define test strategies.
• Identify, document, track, and verify defects through resolution.
• Participate in sprint planning and Agile ceremonies to ensure quality.
• Analyze test results and communicate risks and recommendations.
• Support API, backend, and front-end testing.
• Contribute to continuous improvements in test processes and quality standards.
• Assist in root cause analysis of production issues when needed.
• Ensure test coverage aligns with business requirements.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in QA.

Skills

QA Testing

Test Planning

Agile/Scrum

Analytical Thinking

Bug Tracking

Communication

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Postman

Insomnia

SQL

Jira

TestRail

Job description

Connexity, a Taboola company, is a leading commerce media and performance marketing technology company that helps retailers connect with high-intent shoppers and drive incremental sales across the open web. Through our portfolio of brands, including Connexity, ShopYourLikes, and Skimlinks, we partner with thousands of retailers, publishers, and creators to drive sales for major retailers globally.

We have an exciting opportunity for a QA Engineer, based in Los Angeles to join our Engineering team. This role is responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of Connexity's products, more specifically, our creator monetization platform, ShopYourLikes, through comprehensive testing and quality assurance practices. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about delivering high-quality software. They will work closely with Product, Engineering, and Operations teams to identify issues early, improve test coverage, and help deliver exceptional user experiences.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, execute, and maintain manual and automated test cases and test suites
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing of web applications and services
• Help build, maintain, and expand automated testing frameworks and regression suites
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Engineers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and define test strategies
• Identify, document, track, and verify software defects through resolution
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and Agile ceremonies to ensure quality is incorporated throughout the development lifecycle
• Analyze test results and communicate quality risks, issues, and recommendations to project stakeholders
• Support testing of APIs, backend services, and web applications
• Contribute to continuous improvements in test processes, automation, and quality standards
• Assist in root cause analysis and troubleshooting of production issues when needed
• Ensure test coverage aligns with business requirements and customer expectations
• Stay current with industry trends, tools, and best practices in software quality assurance

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, or Software Testing
• Experience testing web-based applications and mobile applications in a fast-paced software development environment
• Hands-on experience creating and executing test plans, test cases, and regression testing
• Experience with test automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar frameworks
• Familiarity with API testing tools such as Postman, Insomnia, or equivalent
• Working knowledge of SQL and the ability to validate data across systems
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum software development methodologies
• Experience using defect tracking and test management tools such as Jira, TestRail, or similar platforms
• Familiarity with web technologies, including HTTP, REST APIs, client-server architecture, and browser-based applications
• Basic experience working in Linux/Unix environments and using command-line tools
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines in a collaborative environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience testing cloud-based or SaaS applications
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and quality practices within modern software delivery processes
• Experience with performance, load, or security testing tools
• Familiarity with AdTech, eCommerce, or digital marketing platforms
• Exposure to scripting languages such as JavaScript, Python, or Bash

Benefits

Voted "Best Places to Work", our culture is driven by self-starters, team players, and visionaries. Headquartered in Santa Monica, the company operates sites and business services in the US, UK, EMEA and APAC. We offer top benefits including flexible time off, paid holidays, competitive comp, team events and more!

• Health Care Plans (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k Matching)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D), LTD & STD
• Paid Leave Benefits (Maternity, Paternity & Medical)
• Learning & Development Program (educational tool)
• Flexible work schedules
• Wellness Resources
• Equity

We are committed to providing a culture at Connexity that supports the diversity, equity and inclusion of our most valuable asset, our people. We encourage individuality, and are driven to represent a workplace that celebrates our differences, and provides opportunities equally across gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, and all other demographics. Our actions across Education, Recruitment, Retention, and Volunteering reflect our core company values and remind us that we're all in this together to drive positive change in our industry.

The pay and commission offered may vary depending on several factors such as location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Compensation packages include a variety of perks such as Commission, Equity, Competitive 401(k) Match, Rich Benefits, Hybrid schedule, and more!

OTE Pay Range

$110,000 - $125,000 USD

This position is hybrid, with 2 in-office days per week in our Santa Monica office.