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Full-Time

QA Automation Engineer

Posted on 10/22/2024

Digital Turbine

Digital Turbine

1,001-5,000 employees

Accelerates mobile growth through integrated ads

Data & Analytics
Consumer Software

Entry, Junior

Durham, NC, USA

Hybrid position in 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
  • Use and grow your test skills by owning features end-to-end, developing accurate test metrics to determine coverage and test effectiveness, research and implementing new test approaches, and 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 and using that data to develop a comprehensive test strategy.

Digital Turbine's main product is its Ignite technology, which accelerates mobile growth and consumer engagement through a full ad stack integrated with proprietary technology built into devices by wireless operators and OEMs, supercharging advertising and monetization for advertisers, publishers, carriers, and OEMs.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$28.8M

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

7%
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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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