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Depending on the team, this may include AI-powered services, onboarding and activation flows, payments and external integrations, CRM and workflow systems, or secure document and client collaboration tools.\nIn this role, you’ll work closely with engineers, product managers, and designers to test complex workflows, validate data integrity, and improve quality across the software development lifecycle. You’ll also help shape test strategy, mentor other engineers, and raise the bar for quality across the organization.\nAt 8am, quality is not a phase - it’s a mindset embedded in every conversation, decision, and line of code.\nIf you enjoy testing complex systems, collaborating closely with engineering teams, and solving challenging problems in modern SaaS environments, you’ll thrive in this role.\nAbout us:\nAt 8am, our vision is to power a world where professionals thrive. We start every day on a mission to empower professionals with the most trusted, innovative technology to deliver world-class outcomes for their clients and exceptional financial results for their business. They count on our purpose-built solutions to simplify operations, ensure compliance, and fuel profitable growth, so they can focus on their clients and do more of the work that matters.\nFounded in 2005, 8am™ (formerly AffiniPay) is the professional business platform built to help legal, accounting, and other client-focused professionals run stronger, more profitable businesses. Today, more than 250,000 professionals across the U.S. trust 8am to help them work smarter, serve clients better, and unlock their full potential. We have been recognized as one of Inc 5000’s fastest growing companies in the U.S. for 13 years in a row, and as a result, our teams continue to grow as well!\nWhat you'll do:\nChampion Product Quality\nAdvocate for the customer experience throughout the development lifecycle\nDesign comprehensive test strategies for complex product features and platform services\nIdentify risks early and raise quality concerns before issues reach production\nWrite and maintain high-quality test cases covering real-world usage scenarios\nPerform root cause analysis and clearly communicate the impact of defects\nTest Complex Systems\nValidate APIs, integrations, and distributed services\nTest data pipelines, system workflows, and multi-step product flows\nEnsure correctness of integrations with third-party systems and internal services\nValidate data integrity across relational systems and application workflows\nTest security-sensitive functionality such as permissions, access control, and document sharing\nEvaluate system performance, reliability, and edge-case behavior\nDrive Quality Improvements\nHelp define and improve quality engineering standards and processes\nCollaborate with developers and automation engineers to identify high-value automation opportunities\nContribute to test automation strategies across smoke, regression, and release validation\nTrack and report on quality metrics and help reduce production defects\nProvide Technical Leadership\nMentor and support junior quality engineers\nParticipate in design discussions to improve testability and reliability\nServe as a subject matter expert in quality practices for complex SaaS systems\nContribute to continuous improvement across the engineering organization\nAbout you:\n3-7 years of experience in software quality engineering\nExperience testing complex SaaS applications or distributed systems\nStrong experience with API testing (REST, webhooks, or similar)\nStrong SQL skills for validating data and system state\nExperience testing integrations, workflows, or data pipelines\nExperience working in cloud environments (AWS or similar)\nProficiency with Linux and command-line tools for debugging and log analysis\nFamiliarity with Python, Shell, or similar scripting languages\nExperience with test management tools (TestRail, Qase, or similar)\nExperience working in Agile development environments\nExcellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills\nAbility to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams\nNice to have: \nExperience testing AI or machine learning systems\nExperience testing payment platforms or financial integrations\nExperience with CRM or workflow-driven SaaS applications\nExperience with microservices architectures\nFamiliarity with containerization or Kubernetes\nExperience testing systems that handle sensitive or regulated data\nExperience working with observability tools (Datadog, Grafana, etc.)\nAdditional Information\nThe monthly gross salary range for this position is CZK 105,000 to CZK 160,000. 8am is committed to fair, objective, and non-discriminatory compensation, and actual pay may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education.\nWhy join our new 8am Brno hub?\nFounding Team Impact: Be a founding engineer of our new Czech Republic R&D hub. After a brief 1-6 month integration with U.S. based teams, you will help form fully autonomous, locally-led squads with clear paths to Staff and leadership roles with the exciting opportunity to collaborate face-to-face with your team in our upcoming Brno office.\n Drive our \"AI-First\" Transformation: We are building a secure, massive-scale \"Unified AI Platform\". Depending on your squad, you will either help architect this core infrastructure (LLM routing, RAG, agent orchestration) or build directly on top of it.\nBuild the Next Generation of Our Platform: Help shape the systems powering products used by more than 250,000 professionals. You’ll work on complex platform capabilities across payments, workflow automation, and AI-powered features as we expand into new professional service markets.\nBenefits and Perks\nWe offer a competitive, locally relevant benefits package designed to support your life in the Czech Republic while giving you access to global opportunities:\n Flexible Time Off (FTO) and 13 paid public holidays aligned with the Czech calendar\nPaid sick leave with additional support through the Czech social security system\nMaternity, paternity, and parental leave in line with Czech regulations, plus additional paid paternity leave from 8am\nFull statutory benefits, including public health insurance, social security, pension, and work accident coverage\nPossible performance bonus opportunities in the future and employee referral rewards\nGrow Your Career\nAccess to Coursera (including Gen AI Academy) and ongoing professional development\nClear growth paths, regular feedback, and opportunities for advancement\nWhat Makes 8am Different:\nInternational company environment with collaboration across Europe and the U.S.\nOpportunities to travel for company events (including potential U.S. visits)\nEngaging team culture with local events, outings, and community initiatives\nHigh-quality company swag and programs focused on wellness, learning, and connection\nOffice spaces in Brno and Prague with opportunities to work in-person and enjoy a flexible hybrid setup\nDiversity, equity & inclusion at 8am:\nAt 8am, we recognize that innovation occurs with a strong team of people who are diverse in background, personality, talent and ideas. Experience comes in many forms and ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where we continue to learn from each other is an integral part of our culture. We are committed to creating a welcoming and transparent environment for all that embraces those differences through education, equal access to opportunities and information, inclusionary programs, and community outreach. \nWhy 8am \nAt 8am, our culture is shaped by the people who bring it to life every day. Together, we build a company rooted in continuous learning, genuine community, holistic wellness, and meaningful engagement-values that empower us as individuals and unite us as a team. Our culture is grounded in our core values: Work Smart, Win Fast; Outshine Ordinary, and We Find a Way. These values drive how we serve our customers and work with each other in a collaborative, inspiring, and empowering environment, every day.\nSecurity advisory:\nOur hiring teams at 8am are dedicated to recruiting top talent that share our passion for serving the professional services industry through innovative financial technology. As such, our Talent Acquisition Team only follows legitimate hiring practices. We will always communicate with our candidates using emails with the 8am domain and will never ask for sensitive/personal data during the application process. All interviews take place over phone call, Zoom/Google Meet or in person. All offers are communicated verbally by our Talent Acquisition Specialists with a written offer letter as a follow up. \nApplicant Data Privacy Notice:\nYour personal data will be collected and retained by Controller as long as Controller determines it is necessary to evaluate your application for employment. Under the GDPR, you have the right to request access to your personal data, to request that your personal data be rectified or erased, and to request that processing of your personal data be restricted. You also have the right to data portability. In addition, you may lodge a complaint with an EU supervisory authority. 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