QA Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plans (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k Matching)

Paid Leave Benefits (Maternity, Paternity & Medical)

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Connexity, Inc. is seeking a QA Engineer based in Santa Monica to ensure the quality and performance of our products. The ideal candidate will collaborate with various teams to identify issues and deliver exceptional user experiences. With 3-5 years of relevant experience, you will contribute significantly to improving our automated testing processes.

This hybrid position requires a strong background in software testing, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with tools like Selenium and Jira. Comprehensive benefits and a diverse workplace culture are key aspects of this role.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, or Software Testing.
• Experience testing web-based applications and mobile applications.
• Hands‑on experience creating and executing test plans, test cases, and regression testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, execute, and maintain manual and automated test cases.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing of applications.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and Engineers to define test strategies.

Skills

Software Quality Assurance

Test Automation

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Communication

Education

3–5 years of relevant experience

Tools

Selenium

Jira

Postman

SQL

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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

OTE Pay Range

$110,000 - $125,000 USD

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