Software Test Engineer

ŌURA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Wellness Programs

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

An innovative company is on the lookout for a talented Software Test Engineer to join their mission of empowering individuals through advanced health technology. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring product quality by developing and executing test strategies for complex applications. Your expertise in test automation and collaboration with cross-functional teams will drive the continuous improvement of testing processes. If you are passionate about quality assurance and eager to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace, where your contributions will help shape the future of health technology.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in QA and test automation for complex applications.
• Strong hands-on experience with automation frameworks like Playwright and Pytest.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies for end-to-end features.
• Collaborate with teams to create test scenarios, execute tests, and report defects.
• Advocate for best practices in QA and continuously improve testing methods.

Skills

Test Automation

QA Methodologies

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Playwright

Pytest

Appium

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Job description

Our mission at is to empower every person to own their inner potential. Our award-winning products help our global community gain a deeper knowledge of their readiness, activity, and sleep quality by using their ŌURARing and its connected app. We've helped over one million people understand and improve their health by providing daily insights and practical steps to inspire healthy lifestyles.

Empowering the world starts with living our values and empowering our team. As a quickly growing company focused on helping people live healthier and happier lives, we ensure that our team members have what they need to do their best work — both in and out of the office.

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Test Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, implementing, and executing tests for end-to-end features and data/algorithms within commerce enterprise programs. You will play a key role in ensuring product quality by driving test automation efforts, reporting issues and bugs, and collaborating closely with developers to debug and resolve complex issues. You will also own and refine testing capabilities, processes, and methodologies, contributing to continuous improvements in our test capabilities. And work closely with cross-functional teams across the US and Oulu, Finland to deliver high-quality products.

Key Responsibilities:

Test Strategy and Planning

• Develop comprehensive test strategies and plans for end-to-end features including mobile applications, commerce platforms, and data/algorithmic solutions considering requirements, timelines, and acceptance criteria.
• Define project deliverables, testing objectives, scope, and success criteria for each test phase.
• Define accurate estimations and identify resourcing needed to achieve deliverables in a timely fashion for successful completion.
• Organize the team, assigning roles and responsibilities to ensure efficient project completion.

Test Execution and Reporting

• Collaborate with the test team to create test scenarios and cases that cover all functionalities and requirements. Monitor team’s progress towards completion of testing activities.
• Define and execute manual and automated tests, analyze test results, and report and track defects and bugs in a clear, concise manner.
• Assist in debugging and root cause analysis for any issues that arise during testing phases.
• Use and implement big data monitoring against acceptance criteria.
• Visualize data and metrics to communicate test coverage and quality status to stakeholders.

Automation and Continuous Integration

• Implement, maintain, and enhance test automation frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Pytest, Appium).
• Integrate automated testing in CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Action, Jenkins) to support continuous testing.

Collaboration and Debugging

• Work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to debug issues and ensure timely resolutions.
• Advocate for best practices in QA and continuously improve testing methods, processes, and tools.

Quality Assurance Ownership

• Take ownership of product quality, driving testing initiatives that ensure high reliability and performance.
• Champion quality standards, ensuring all teams adhere to best practices and processes.

Process Improvement

• Evaluate and introduce new tools and methodologies for efficient, scalable, and robust testing.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior test team members.

Advanced Testing & Technology Exploration

• Explore the use of AI-driven testing approaches and tools, especially in the context of LLMs (Large Language Models).
• Conduct performance testing to verify that products meet performance benchmarks.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Extensive QA and Test Automation Experience: Proven track record of designing, building, and executing automated tests for complex applications.
• End-to-End Testing Experience: Testing complex, multi-component systems (e.g., embedded software combined with mobile applications & cloud-based applications).
• Automation Frameworks & Tools: Strong hands-on experience with frameworks such as Playwright, Pytest, Appium (or similar).
• Programming/Scripting Skills: Proficiency in JavaScript or Python.
• CI/CD Expertise: Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, and the best practices for continuous testing.
• Analytical and Troubleshooting Skills: Ability to identify root causes of complex issues quickly and drive solutions.
• Communication & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with developers, product teams, and other stakeholders to ensure shared understanding of requirements and quality goals.
• Experience with LLMs & AI Tools: Exposure to AI-driven development or testing tools (e.g., Co-pilot, Cursor, Llama, OpenAI API, Amazon Q, Gemini).

ŌURA takes a market-based approach to pay, which may vary depending on your location. US locations are categorized into tiers based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. While most offers will be closer to the starting range, successful candidates' pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, internal peer equity, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Compensation Range:

Region 1: $142,000 - $178,000

Region 2: $130,000 - $163,000

Region 3: $120,000 - $150,000

ŌURA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals seeking employment at ŌURA are considered without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.