Full-Time

Senior Software Developer in Test

Software Development Engineer in Test

AKKO

AKKO

51-200 employees

Device protection plans with fast claims

No salary listed

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Remote

Contract role; EST hours 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; open to international applicants.

Category
QA & Testing (1)
Required Skills
Agile
JavaScript
Github Actions
Postman
Git
Jest
GraphQL
Docker
TypeScript
JIRA
Mocha
Playwright
REST APIs
Confluence
CircleCI
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Software or related field (advanced degrees a plus)
  • 5+ years in software testing with strong grounding in functional/regression and modern test design techniques (BC, EP, pairwise, etc.)
  • Hands-on experience testing web applications and mobile apps end-to-end, including UX/UAT and bug verification across browsers/devices.
  • 3+ years focused on test automation, including designing scalable frameworks and CI integration.
  • Proficiency with Cypress (preferred) and JavaScript/TypeScript; experience with API testing (Postman/Newman, supertest, REST/GraphQL) and at least one additional tool (Playwright/WebdriverIO/Jest/Mocha).
  • Comfortable with CI/CD (GitHub Actions/CircleCI/GitLab), Git, and basic Docker; familiarity with environment management and secrets.
  • Strong analytical skills; fluency with SDLC/Agile and tooling (Atlassian suite or similar).
  • Ability to produce clear documentation (test plans, traceability, results) and communicate risks to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience writing and maintaining automated tests (unit/integration/E2E) with a focus on reliability and maintainability.
  • Experience with Cypress specifically (selectors, fixtures, commands, intercepts, parallelization).
  • Contract position; expected to work during EST hours 9 AM - 5 PM EST (New York, USA).
Responsibilities
  • Define risk-based test plans and acceptance criteria in partnership with Product/Engineering; translate user stories into clear test cases.
  • Build and maintain automated tests (Cypress/TypeScript preferred) across E2E, integration, and API layers; create reusable utilities/page objects and stabilize flaky tests.
  • Implement and own CI/CD test gates (smoke/regression) with parallelization and clear pass/fail signals; track coverage and test health metrics.
  • Perform targeted manual/exploratory testing for new features, edge cases, and UX flows; drive regression for critical paths.
  • Create and manage test data, mocks/fixtures, and environment configurations to keep tests deterministic and fast.
  • Coordinate with engineers to reproduce, triage, and debug issues using logs/metrics/trace tools; verify fixes and prevent regressions.
  • Own post-deploy smoke testing and release sign-off for web apps and mobile apps; document results and risks.
  • Continuously improve the QA/SDET toolchain and practices (coding standards, coverage goals, flake budgets, reporting dashboards).

AKKO provides protection plans for personal electronic devices such as laptops, tablets, and smartphones. These plans cover theft, damage, and loss, and are sold on a subscription basis with monthly or annual payments. Customers choose from different coverage levels and can receive quick reimbursements through instant cash payouts via PayPal, Zelle, or check, or opt to receive refurbished devices in very good condition if a claim is made. AKKO aims to offer affordable, reliable protection with higher coverage limits and faster claim processing than traditional renters' or homeowners' insurance. The company differentiates itself by its fast claims and substantial coverage, along with flexible payout options, targeting individual consumers seeking straightforward gadget insurance.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$14.8M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2019

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquired Upsie in 2026, expanding extended warranty capabilities.
  • Partnered with THE FIX for enhanced device repair services.
  • Teamed with Capital One Business Deals for SMB insurance quotes.

What critics are saying

  • AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile in-house plans displace AKKO within 12-18 months.
  • AppleCare+, Samsung Care+ erode margins via OEM repairs in 6-12 months.
  • Assurant, Squaretrade undercut $15 pricing to $9-12/month in 6-12 months.

What makes AKKO unique

  • AKKO bundles phone plus 25 devices for $15/month with unlimited claims.
  • Offers instant cash replacements via PayPal or Zelle post-claim.
  • Provides low deductibles $29-$99, rates never increase regardless of claims.

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Benefits

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Monthly Wellness Stipend

Remote Work Options

Paid Volunteer Time

Annual Learning Credit

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

2%
The Business Journals
Apr 18th, 2024
Extended warranty startup Upsie is acquired by Akko

Extended warranty startup Upsie is acquired by Akko.

Coverager
Apr 16th, 2024
Akko Acquires Upsie

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All Sports Today
Nov 18th, 2023
THE FIX Embarks on a New Partnership With AKKO To Reinforce Device Protection for Customers

Device repair brand, THE FIX, has announced a new partnership with insurtech company, AKKO, to provide enhanced device protection services.

AKKO
Jul 17th, 2023
Empowering small businesses: AKKO’s partnership with Capital One Business Deals

By partnering with Capital One Business Deals, AKKO is now able to assist Business Deals users in assessing their insurance requirements and providing customized quotes, ensuring businesses have the necessary coverage to safeguard their valuable assets.