Job description

Introduction:

The Zebra, named a Best Place to Work in Austin four years running, is revolutionizing how connected consumers research and shop for insurance. We intentionally strive to build diverse teams that feel inclusive for all. Our motto is "All Stripes Welcome," and we put that into practice by valuing both traditional and non-conventional backgrounds and perspectives. Our Zeebs are passionate about learning, growing, & working together to tackle exciting problems.

Our software engineering team is expanding and adding a Quality Engineer II. Reporting to the Senior Engineering manager, in this role you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of our products. You will work closely with software developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define and implement testing strategies that enhance the quality of our applications. This role requires hands-on experience with automated and manual testing, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality software.

At this time we are unable to provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in United States without current or future sponsorship.

Location:

While we are open to remote work across the contingent US, we are still in the process of establishing our company to support work in all states! We’ve recently made the shift from an in-office organization to a hybrid model and love the flexibility it allows our employees. We are set up to support employees who want to be fully remote, in-office only, and a mix of the two.

Please note - we will not be supporting work based out of the following states: California, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey.

What You'll Do:

Embedded with a product development team crafting and maintaining test plans
Lead defects and advocate for quality
Plan, build, and complete automation of selenium and/or API tests using Javascript
Execute acceptance and exploratory testing
Participate in group testing activities if needed
Attend agile ceremonies
Identify testing gaps and implement tests for coverage
Perform investigative testing to assess the impact and root cause of issues
Become an authority in our products and how they function

What We're Looking For:

As we evaluate candidates across all roles, we look for folks who have a strong sense of ownership, great communication and collaboration skills, and a dedication to continuous improvement.

3+ years of quality engineering experience with sophisticated mobile or web applications and software systems
UI automation experience using Selenium
Solid understanding of Javascript
Strong understanding of & experience with Page Object Model
Self-starter / proven ability to initiate and drive continuous improvement
Ability to influence good quality practices A passion for testing and quality assurance

Experience that will Impress the Heck Out of Us:

API automation in JavaScript
CI/CD experience

Benefits & Perks:

Inclusive and healthy environments are crafted intentionally. All of our employees can join and participate in (or create your own!) Employee Resource Groups. Here are some other wonderful perks of working here:

Competitive Compensation & Stock Option Offering
Health, Dental, Vision & Disability Coverages
HSA offering + employer contribution
401k plan + employer match
Paid sabbatical program
Unlimited PTO (paid time off)+ the flexibility to enjoy it
Paid Parental Leave Program
Wellness perk ($100/month)
Pet Adoption Reimbursement ($300/year)
Learning & Development Opportunities
Join a team that truly lives their values (outside of the office. Cliche, we know… but we really mean it)

About The Zebra:

The Zebra is the nation’s leading, independent insurance comparison site. With our dynamic, real-time quote comparison tool, consumers can identify insurance companies with the coverage, service level, and pricing to suit their unique needs. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, The Zebra has sought to bring transparency and simplicity to insurance shopping since 2012 -- it's “insurance in black and white.”

We've garnered attention and investment of some of the nation’s top venture capitalists. Check out all of our awards & recognition!

Our core mantra is "All Stripes Welcome." As part of our dedication to maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce, we provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform core job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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