Sr. QA Automation Engineer

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The Person:

In pursuit of this goal, we are seeking a Sr. QA Automation Engineer to support the growth of our US R&D team as we move from being a tech-enabled service to a tech product company. We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic people who love solving complex business problems and providing excellent technical solutions. The ideal candidate must have deep knowledge in software testing methodologies, automation best practices, and software development life cycle (SDLC). If you are passionate about joining a mission-driven, education technology company and creating the future of EdTech, then this role is for you!

The engineer will design and write automated scripts for functional testing, integration testing, performance testing, and regression testing. The engineer will be responsible for monitoring results, logging defects, and validation of defect fixes. Also, he/she will be responsible for creating a robust automation framework ensuring scalability and reusability, and for maintaining a testing infrastructure that can be applied to multiple environments. The engineer will collaborate with different teams, leverage all existing scripts and create one common test environment for all applications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive development, maintenance and refactoring of the test automation frameworks for UI, Rest and Integration automated testing
  • Develop and maintain Test Automation infrastructure
  • Involvement into full development lifecycle, work with development and test engineers to identify and automate features, participate in product code review
  • Propagate test automation best practices in software development processes

Qualifications/Experience

  • BS degree in relevant field (Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, etc.)
  • Approximately 4+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Experience in working in an Agile/Scrum environment
  • Excellent partner management and interpersonal skills while working with technical and non-technical audiences
  • Excellent written and oral communication, proven ability to influence and communicate effectively
  • Proven ability to provide mentorship to engineers and cross-functional partners to improve engineering quality and increase team effectiveness
  • Strong analytical reasoning, organizational and prioritization skills 

Be Part Of Our Story:

Elevate K-12 is tasked with an important mission: change the way K-12 classrooms and teaching work. Our organization is a radically open-minded company that is scaling fast. We are a team focused on high performance, dynamism and embodying a collaborative culture at all levels. Our teammates are able to have open, honest discussions that drive us toward our mission. Elevate K-12 is in a stage of hyper growth that will continue to open up new challenges and opportunities for our team.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including gender identity, gender expression, change of sex, and transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. 

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Technology we use

  • Engineering
  • Product
  • Sales & Marketing
  • People Operations
    • JavaLanguages
    • Google AnalyticsAnalytics
    • BalsamiqDesign
    • IllustratorDesign
    • PhotoshopDesign
    • AsanaManagement
    • WordpressCMS
    • HubSpotCRM
    • SalesforceCRM
    • Microsoft TeamsCollaboration
    • SlackCollaboration
    • ZoomCollaboration
    • AsanaProject Management

Location

We are located in downtown Chicago's Loop district, close to numerous CTA and Metra train stations and bus routes

An Insider's view of Elevate K-12

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What’s the vibe like in the office?

Success in the Partnership Associate function is fostered through teamwork and collaboration. People who excel on our team understand the importance of working together, leveraging each other's strengths, and actively participating in a supportive environment. We believe in continuous improvement and successful team members embody a growth mindset.
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Phil

Senior Partnership Manager

What does your typical day look like?

No two days are ever the same - that’s why I came to Elevate. There is so much that goes into the administration of things like HR Technology, benefits, compliance, and payroll. Each day quite honestly is pushing the boundaries of my creativity and knowledge. Part of my joy in working at a start-up is no task is too small for me and my team.

Tif

Director of People
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How does the company support your career growth?

Elevate K12 has allowed me to shift my career from the public sector to the private sector with patience and support. I was in education for 16 years but was able to expand my sales career from SDR to AE in a single year. The company is filled with supportive leaders and team members who are willing to help you grow daily.
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Alex

Partnerships Manager
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How do your team's ideas influence the company's direction?

Our team of customer success managers are the eyes and ears in our schools. The insights they gain from customers while testing new ideas is key in driving improvements to technology and changes in processes which ultimately influence the direction we go as a business.
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Cindy

SVP of Operations

What’s the vibe like in the office?

The Regional Operations team is a fast-paced, high energy, collaborative work environment. Our team has amazingly talented people and decisions have to be made quickly. We work with various schools and students across the US, we wear multiple hats and are always in constant communication with each other to ensure every program is successful.

Ashley

Regional Operations Director

What are Elevate K-12 Perks + Benefits

Elevate K-12 Benefits Overview

Elevate K-12 provides competitive benefits plans for employees!

Culture
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Diversity
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance + Wellness
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
Performance bonus
Child Care & Parental Leave
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Vacation + Time Off
Unlimited vacation policy
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Fitness stipend
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Onsite gym
Professional Development
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Personal development training

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