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Kobie; Saint Petersburg (FL); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Nine company-wide holidays

Growth & development benefits

Job summary

Kobie, a leader in loyalty technology, is building a world-class software quality program from its remote-first hub in St. Petersburg, Florida. You’ll help scale automated testing and drive reliability across customer loyalty platforms used by top brands.

We value 0–3 years of software development experience, a BS in CS or equivalent, and strong coding skills in Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript. Join a collaborative, growth-focused team with flexible work options.

Qualifications

• Fluency in modern software testing methodologies (white/black box, unit, integration, functional, performance).
• Bias toward automation over manual testing with an automation track record in enterprise environments.
• Experience with proven testing frameworks and curiosity for state-of-the-art tools.
• Production software coding experience required.
• Strong programming skills in Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Enable teams by providing environment and knowledge for robust quality programs.
• Perform tests and drive automation initiatives to shift left.
• Guide the software engineering team on continuous improvement journey.
• Enable teams to test their own code via tooling, advocacy, and education.
• Track and report on quality metrics to stakeholders and clients.

Skills

Automation testing

Programming skills

CI/CD

SDLC & Agile

Communication

Independence & teamwork

Education

BS in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Selenium

JUnit

TestNG

Cypress

Playwright

Cucumber

Karate

Job description

Join a National Top Workplace

Named a Top Workplace in the USA and Top Remote Workplace, Kobie is where the best minds in loyalty come together, driven by passion and innovation. We’re always looking for talented individuals who are ready to join a collaborative, growth-focused culture. As a partner to some of the world’s most recognized brands, we are leaders in loyalty, helping brands build lasting emotional connections with their consumers.

Join a National Top Workplace

Named a Top Workplace in the USA and Top Remote Workplace, Kobie is where the best minds in loyalty come together, driven by passion and innovation. We’re always looking for talented individuals who are ready to join a collaborative, growth-focused culture. As a partner to some of the world’s most recognized brands, we are leaders in loyalty, helping brands build lasting emotional connections with their consumers.

Join Us from Anywhere

While our headquarters are nestled in sunny St. Petersburg, Florida, Kobie embraces a flexible work environment, offering teammates the freedom to work remotely. We understand the importance of work-life balance and support our team with:

• Flexible Time Off to recharge when needed
• Nine Company-Wide Holidays
• A diverse suite of benefits prioritizing your growth, development, and personal well-being

Benefits

Discover more about our perks and benefits here.

Travel Requirements

As a remote-first organization headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, Kobie values meaningful in-person connection and collaboration that strengthens our teams, supports our clients, and enhances our culture. While travel requirements vary by role, periodic travel may be required to support business objectives, team collaboration, customer engagements, training, and company events. Candidates should be able and willing to travel as needed to fulfill the responsibilities of the role.

About The Team And What We'll Build Together

We are a team of software developers building the next-generation customer loyalty platform. Our software delivers surprise and delight every day for millions of customers for some of the best-loved brands in the world. As part of this team you’ll help us deliver software more predictably, more reliably, and with higher quality than we ever have before.

How You Will Make An Impact

• This is both an enablement and an execution role. You’ll enable teams by providing them with the environment and knowledge to run a robust quality program. You’ll execute by performing tests where appropriate. You are a software engineer first, a quality practitioner second
• You’ll change the way we develop and ship reliable software by “shifting left” on quality, automating our tests, and moving the needle on our key quality metrics
• You’ll guide our world-class software engineering team on our continuous improvement journey
• You’ll enable our engineering teams to thoroughly test their own code through tooling, piloting, advocacy, and education
• Over time you’ll show continual, meaningful software quality progress, leading to high confidence among business stakeholders, partners, and clients.

What You Need To Be Successful

• 0-3 years experience as a software developer, Software Developer in Test, or a similar role.
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent, or analogous work experience.
• Fluency in software testing methodologies: white box, black box, unit, integration, functional, performance, etc.)
• Bias toward automation over manual testing. Proven track record automating complex software testing in real-world enterprise environments.
• Expertise in proven testing frameworks, mocking frameworks, and curiosity to explore state of the art.
• Production software coding experience is a must.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript.
• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Cypress, Playwright, Cucumber, Karate).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps).
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner), a plus.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, OCI), a plus.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture, a plus.
• ISTQB or other relevant certifications, a plus.
• Experience with compliance (SOC, HITRUST, etc.) a plus.

Who we are

As a trusted partner, Kobie delivers market-leading, end-to-end loyalty solutions designed to enable customer experiences for the world's most successful brands. We do this with a strategy-led technology approach that uncovers the truth behind what drives consumers on an emotional level. We believe that our team's passion and expertise are the driving forces behind our success and are proud to be named a Top Workplaces in the USA, where the best and brightest in loyalty drive our mission of growing enterprise value through loyalty.

A place for all

We celebrate and embrace diversity at Kobie!

Employment at Kobie is based solely on an individual's merit and qualifications, which are directly related to professional competence. We do not discriminate against any teammate or applicant because of race,color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We are fiercely committed to fostering a workplace where teammates can bring their authentic selves to work every day. Our DEI initiatives, including various committees, ensure that principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion are deeply ingrained throughout Kobie. While our leadership team fully supports our policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity, it is the responsibility of all teammates to uphold these values.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.