Full-Time

QA Automation Engineer

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Digital Turbine

Digital Turbine

1,001-5,000 employees

Mobile growth platform for advertising monetization

Consumer Software
Fintech

Entry, Junior

Durham, NC, USA

Hybrid work environment; candidates must be local to Durham, NC.

Category
QA & Testing
Automation Testing
Quality Assurance
Required Skills
Kotlin
Agile
JavaScript
Java
JIRA
REST APIs
Android Development
Selenium
HTML/CSS
Requirements
  • Experience in Appium for mobile app automation.
  • Experience in testing features and shipping products as part of a team.
  • Knowledge of Android using Java and/or Kotlin.
  • Knowledge of a bug management system (i.e. JIRA).
  • Strong and creative testing aptitude.
  • Excellent communication and prioritization skills.
  • Familiar with consuming web services and using RESTful APIs.
  • Working Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML or JSON in a testing or development capacity.
  • Familiarity with Agile software practices.
  • Previous experience in software quality assurance, including experience with mobile application testing using Android/Kotlin.
  • Experience with Android, web-based test tools like Selenium/Cypress/Playwright, API testing is a huge plus.
  • Previous ad tech experience is highly desirable.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
Responsibilities
  • Owning features end-to-end.
  • Developing accurate test metrics to determine coverage and test effectiveness.
  • Researching and implementing new test approaches.
  • Actively sharing knowledge across the team across a wide variety of projects.
  • Working closely with Development and Product Management to understand features, implementation details, and usage models.
  • Developing a comprehensive test strategy.

Digital Turbine enhances advertising and monetization for clients such as advertisers, publishers, carriers, and OEMs through its mobile growth platform. The company uses proprietary technology that is integrated directly into devices by wireless operators and OEMs, allowing for efficient ad delivery. This integration helps clients maximize their revenue opportunities. Unlike many competitors, Digital Turbine focuses on providing a comprehensive ad stack that is embedded in devices, which streamlines the advertising process. The goal of Digital Turbine is to drive mobile growth and monetization for its clients while generating revenue through partnerships and service fees.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$93.6M

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

10%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The appointment of Michael Akkerman as Chief Business Officer could bring fresh strategic insights and leadership to drive growth.
  • Despite a GAAP net loss, Digital Turbine's strong non-GAAP adjusted financial metrics indicate underlying business health and potential for profitability.
  • The partnership with Scope3 to deliver green advertising solutions aligns with global sustainability trends, potentially attracting eco-conscious brands and consumers.

What critics are saying

  • The significant GAAP net loss and goodwill impairment charge could signal underlying financial instability and affect investor confidence.
  • The shift towards alternative app stores, while innovative, may face adoption challenges and resistance from established app store ecosystems.

What makes Digital Turbine unique

  • Digital Turbine's collaboration with Scope3 to create Green Mobile Advertising Solutions positions it as a leader in sustainable advertising, a niche not widely addressed by competitors.
  • The company's focus on mobile gaming-first advertising strategies, as highlighted in their 'Game-Changing Shift' reports, sets them apart in effectively reaching underserved audience segments.
  • Digital Turbine's ability to leverage alternative app stores, driven by regulatory changes like the EU’s Digital Markets Act, offers a unique distribution advantage over traditional app store models.

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