Full Job Description
About Sidecar Health
At Sidecar Health, we’re on a mission to change the health care system for the better. Our focus is on tackling one of the biggest problems plaguing the system – transparency. Our members know exactly what their health care services cost and what they will have to pay vs. the traditional model of receiving care and getting the bill months later. Our personalized and affordable plans empower individuals to choose the coverage they need that fits within their budget.
We are a passionate group of people developing a health insurance product that works the way health insurance should work.
QA Automation Software Engineer
We are looking forward to welcoming a hands-on QA Automation Software Engineer with a start-up mindset combined with a deep passion to deliver high-quality software. This hire will be working alongside a dynamic team that is disrupting the healthcare industry.
As a gatekeeper of quality, this position will play a critical role in our product development process. In addition to an exceptional ability to understand the thought process that went into the design and development of our underlying software platform, our ideal candidate should have a perfect blend of software developer and QA automation skill sets.
Responsibilities:
Establishing a test strategy for Sidecar technology platform comprising of various APIs, mobile and web applications
Work with the product team in reviewing user story requirements and provide timely feedback, identifying underlying test cases, and collaborate with the team members in design, and implementation of both manual and automation test plans
Identify, isolate and document the origin of bugs in our software and outline the steps to reproduce them in bug tracking system
Continuously integrate automated test suites with our CD pipeline thereby enhancing the automation framework as well as expanding the automation coverage.
Assist with prioritization of testing tasks based on goals and risks of projects and ensure testing milestones, activities and tasks are completed as scheduled
What we expect:
Willingness and ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment
Passionate about owning the design & implementation of the test automation strategy, tools and technologies needed to support QA goals and initiatives
Deep knowledge of testing methodologies and current industry trends and use that knowledge in building the test strategy and offer recommendations
Strong experience with programming languages like Java, Ruby or Python as well as good understanding of databases (relational, dimensional and flattened)
Proficient in test automation using scripting or high-level languages (e.g., Python, Ruby, JavaScript, Objective-C)
Pair with developers for code-review sessions and not hesitate to roll-up their sleeves and debug the code if needed
Experience with regression, performance and load testing
Ability to write test automation scripts for RESTful APIs, user interface (UI) testing using tools such as Selenium, WebDriver, Appium and/or SOAP UI
Write and manage test cases in a test case management toolsuch as TestRail
Understand and communicate testing impact of scope changes / project change requests to the project management team both from a timeline/cost and a risk perspective
Has strong interpersonal communication skills; effectively communicates in verbal and written form
BA/BS in related field, or equivalent experience
Nice to have:
2+ years of testing mobile applications
3+ years of experience in UI automation.
Knowledge of Java, Node JS, Python
Knowledge working with Jenkins, Jira, GIT or any other version control system, experience with CI/CD systems
Experience working in a fast paced/startup environment
Bachelor of Master’s degree in CS
Position location:
Please consider this opportunity only if you are local to Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Remote until COVID-19 situation and then the on-site in our office located in El Segundo, California
To apply for this position:
Send your resume to careers@sidecarhealth.com.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Why Sidecar Health:
You will work in an awesome startup atmosphere
You will have a lot of responsibility and many opportunities to advance your career
You will have the opportunity to do a lot of different things, as we are a small team who needs team members that are willing to wear multiple hats
You will learn from true innovators and get first-hand experience of working for a real startup
You will gain recognition for your contributions
Your hard work, ownership, and self-sustainability will be greatly valued
Snack bar and team lunches
Learn more about Sidecar Health at www.sidecarhealth.com.
