Full-Time

QA Automation Engineer

Posted on 6/27/2024

PerformYard

PerformYard

51-200 employees

Performance management software for midsize organizations

Consulting
Enterprise Software

Mid

Remote in USA

This is a 100% Remote position - now & forever.

Category
QA & Testing
Automation Testing
Manual Testing
Quality Assurance
Required Skills
Sentry
Agile
Python
JavaScript
NoSQL
Postman
TypeScript
JIRA
MongoDB
SCRUM
REST APIs
Requirements
  • 3+ years of QA experience on a commercial SaaS product offering.
  • 2+ years of software engineering or automation testing experience, preferably using Playwright or a similar test automation tool.
  • 2+ years of hands-on Javascript development experience.
  • 1+ years of REST API testing experience using Postman or equivalent tool.
  • Prior experience working in an agile/scrum development environment.
  • Experience with JIRA issue management system (or equivalent).
  • 1+ years of Typescript development experience (Bonus).
  • 1+ years of Python development experience (Bonus).
  • Experience with performance and scalability (load/stress) test automation (Bonus).
  • Experience reviewing and interpreting Sentry logs (Bonus).
  • Prior experience working with NoSQL databases, preferably MongoDB (Bonus).
  • Knowledge of CI/CD processes and tools (Bonus).
  • Experience with security testing (Bonus).
Responsibilities
  • Develop test cases associated with new and existing features.
  • Develop and maintain automated test suites using Playwright (www.playwright.dev).
  • Perform and document manual testing of new features before developing their testing automation.
  • Analyze test run results and collaborate with engineering to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
  • Participate in our agile/scrum development process and provide a QA level of effort for our Epics and Stories.
  • Stay current with testing tools and strategies and mentor other members on best practices.

PerformYard provides software solutions aimed at improving performance management for midsize organizations. Their tools facilitate performance reviews, goal management, and continuous feedback, making it easier for HR departments to implement effective systems. The software is designed to be user-friendly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement within organizations. PerformYard primarily serves midsize companies across various industries, offering a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model with flexible pricing tiers based on features and user count. This approach allows clients to select plans that suit their needs and budget, while also providing demos and customer support to enhance user experience. The company's goal is to enhance employee performance management, helping both employees and organizations reach their full potential.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$94.2M

Headquarters

Arlington, Virginia

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • PerformYard secured a $95 million investment, boosting growth and development potential.
  • Increased demand for remote performance tools supports PerformYard's market expansion.
  • Growing interest in AI-driven analytics enhances PerformYard's personalized feedback capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from established HR tech companies threatens PerformYard's market share.
  • Investor pressure to scale rapidly may strain PerformYard's resources and service quality.
  • Economic uncertainties could reduce midsize organizations' spending on HR technology solutions.

What makes PerformYard unique

  • PerformYard offers a user-friendly platform for performance reviews and continuous feedback.
  • The company focuses on midsize organizations, providing tailored performance management solutions.
  • PerformYard's SaaS model ensures flexibility with different pricing tiers for various needs.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Remote Work Options

INACTIVE