QA Engineer

Hi there!

We are looking for a Senior QA Engineer for the Sweed product startup, fully remote.

Further - more, in the Q&A.

What are we doing?

At Sweed, we offer a comprehensive cannabis retail solution with a wide range of features, including powerful POS functionality, in-depth analytics, marketing and promotional tools, efficient inventory management, and more. Our progressive web app can be easily accessed through the tablets already available in your store without any additional hardware required.

Since our establishment, we have been committed to creating an all-in-one system tailored to the specific needs of large cannabis retailers. Today, we are proud to be a market leader, owing much of our success to our signature killer feature – providing a full spectrum of software in one solution.

Why are we doing this?

At our company, we are driven by our passion for the medicinal potential of plants. Cannabis possesses unique properties that can help alleviate chronic pain, anxiety, depression, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, glaucoma, and sleep disorders.

Although a significant amount of stigma is associated with this area, we firmly believe these plants possess unique properties and have helped countless people improve their quality of life. This rapidly growing industry presents immense potential for career advancement and personal fulfillment, and we are excited to explore how we can contribute to this dynamic field.

How old is the project? What stage is it at?

The product is already 4 years on the market and in the active development stage. 

Our current priority is establishing and maintaining strong customer trust, which has driven the development of our delivery processes that allow us to launch new features daily. Given the highly specialized nature of the cannabis retail market, we are committed to rapidly meeting the evolving needs of our customers. Furthermore, the market’s unique legal framework presents challenges with significant variations in state-level taxes, delivery regulations, and other factors.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking experienced and dedicated QA Engineers to join our software development team in a dynamic startup environment.

What professional skills are essential to us?

• Proven experience (3+ years) as a QA engineer or in a similar role, with a focus on manual testing of complex software products.

• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and processes, with hands-on experience in manual testing.

• Experience in backend, frontend and e2e testing.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to think critically and identify potential risks and areas of improvement.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with an ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

• Independent and self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and a drive for continuous learning and improvement.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt to changing priorities, and deliver high-quality results.

• Experience with test automation frameworks and tools is a plus.

• Knowledge of performance testing, security testing, or other specialized testing areas is a plus.

• Experience with mobile testing will be a plus.

What to do in a project? What challenges will you meet?

• Collaborate closely with the development team, product managers, and designers to understand requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.

• Perform manual testing, including functional, regression, and exploratory testing, to validate complex functionality, edge cases, and user scenarios.

• Identify, document, and track defects using issue tracking systems, and work closely with the development team to ensure timely resolution.

• Continuously improve the QA process by proposing and implementing best practices, tools, and methodologies.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on quality goals, testing timelines, and release plans.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software testing and quality assurance.

Team size and structure?

We have structured our team around particular products. Typically, each team consists of 10-12 people, including front-end and back-end engineers, QA specialists, and analysts. A separate product owner is responsible for each team. Currently, we have a team of around 150 people.

The conditions:

Is there a probation period, and how long does it last? - The probation period lasts 3 months.

What is the work schedule? - Flexible working hours. Our working time zone is 09.00-15.00 (GMT), but it depends on the team, and can be flexible.

Is it possible to work remotely? - There is an opportunity to work fully remotely, we are a remote-first company, and we don’t have offices.

What currency is the salary paid in, and what is the form of employment? - Salary in dollars (employment under a B2B contract with the USA).

The number of vacation days? - 20 working days per year.

The number of sick leave days? - 3 days. 

Social package (medical insurance, other): Medical insurance becomes available after the probation period. We also offer equipment reimbursement for essential items such as laptops and additional equipment like monitors.

The process:

1 hour - Initial call with a recruiter. There’s short English check and might be technical screening (optional)
1.5 hour - Technical interview

1 hour - Final interview with Team Lead and Product Owner