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This is an incredibly exciting opportunity where you’ll get to work in a very friendly environment and be part of a well-motivated, talented and growing team. Combining latest technologies, agile way of working and the continuous striving for the best solution, here you’ll be responsible for the quality process of the Uphold products.\nYou will support the planning, design, and execution of system testing for a wide range of implementations, from straightforward features to more complex solutions. This includes working closely with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, identify potential risks, and validate that the system behaves as expected across different scenarios. Your role is key in ensuring that the final product not only meets quality standards, but is also reliable, fully functional, and delivers a smooth and intuitive user experience.\nPrimary responsibilities:\nWorking with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle.\nCollaborating with the Engineering team, working with an agile mindset.\nReviewing and being part of the creation of requirements, specifications and technical design documents.\nFollowing the product development from conception to delivery in production.\nWriting test specifications, test case scenarios and perform continuous testing.\nPerforming manual testing, including the exercise of exploratory testing techniques.\nContributing to the planning of testing activities, ensuring that the products are effective, accurate, suitable and free from defects, operational problems and errors.\nRecording defects in such a way that developers and business analysts can reproduce and understand.\nCreating logs to document testing phases and defects.\nSpotting areas for improvement to enhance the product's efficiency.\nHelping troubleshoot issues.\nContinuously contributing to grow our automation framework.\nEnsuring that the final product satisfies the product requirements and meets end-user expectations.\nCreating and improving quality assurance policies and procedures.\nRequired qualifications:\nDegree in Computer Science or a related field.\n2+ years of relevant quality assurance and testing experience.\nBasic knowledge of test automation techniques, frameworks and tools.\nExperience in specifying and running scenarios and test cases.\nExperience in bug management tools and in reporting bugs.\nEmploy exploratory testing and critical thinking.\nReview users’ problems or complaints, making any issues that are experienced by numerous users a priority.\nBear in mind the context of the application when assessing what quality attributes to focus test efforts.\nHigh regard for safety standards and quality control.\nExperience working in an agile/lean environment.\nFluent written and oral English skills.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills.\nMeticulous attention to detail.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nPassionate about breaking things, but also making sure we build the best products in the market.\nBonus if you have:\nExperience with programming languages.\nExperience with test automation techniques/tools.\nWhat we offer:\nInnovation and Impact:Contribute to pioneering projects in a dynamic and challenging environment.\nCompetitive Compensation:Stock options, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits on top of a competitive salary.\nStrong Company Culture: Thrive in a supportive, collegiate environment with values of integrity, teamwork, accountability, and excellence.\nGlobal Collaboration:Participate in regular updates, strategy sessions, and networking opportunities across the group.\nDevelopment Opportunities: Access training and mentorship programs.\nFlexibility:Enjoy options to work from home, other locations, or adjust your hours.\nInclusive Environment: Value and respect diverse perspectives.\nBenefits:\nAnnual bonus program based on individual, team and company performance.\nHome office stipend for a productive setup.\nGenerous PTO, healthcare, and employee assistance programs.\nEngaging events and celebrations.\nWell-stocked office kitchen with a foodie culture.\nJoin us to grow, innovate, and contribute meaningfully. Be part of our talented team!\nVisit our careers page for more exciting opportunities, if this role isn’t the perfect fit.\nEEOC Employer\nWe're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, and any other protected classes. 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