QA Engineer I

Company: Callisto Media
Location: Oakland
Posted on: July 30, 2022

Job Description:

About UsCallisto Media is one of the world's fastest-growing tech-media companies, Callisto Media is revolutionizing the publishing industry with its human-first approach to content creation. Using AI-driven empathy, Callisto identifies a universe of unmet needs and creates practical and inspiring content that fulfills those needs and helps readers transform their lives. Callisto partners with a wide range of experts to develop content spanning topics as diverse as children's education, parenting, psychology, cooking, self-help, and spirituality.We are searching for a QA (quality assurance) Engineer to help the R team QA their internal and cross-departmental tools. The successful candidate will be a key contributor to improve quality, functionality, reliability and usability of the R tools. ResponsibilitiesWork with the R team to QA their internal and cross-departmental tools.Manual testing of internal tools and applications.Participate in test planning for all levels of project testing including functional, integration, system, performance, usability , regression and user acceptance.Analyze all inputs (including software specifications, customer input, development documentation and product standards) to create and maintain test cases.Write, execute and manage all documentation related to QA. E.g. QA test plans, regression test plans, UAT test plans, etc.Document test results and collaborate on issue resolution.Collaborate with other QA engineers to implement best practices throughout the team.Learn, adhere to and improve QA related tasks and processes.Help to identify, implement and maintain appropriate testing platform(s) and/or tool(s) for QA.QualificationsBachelors in Computer science or related field or equivalent experience1-4 years of experience as a QA EngineerDemonstrated success with quality assurance conceptsExperience with Software Development Lifecycle, in particular Waterfall and Agile methodologiesExperience with software QA tools and processesStrong analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, organizational, and planning skillsTeam playerGood time-management skillsAbility to multitask through at least 2 projects at once in a busy and ever changing work environmentGreat interpersonal and communication skillsVersion control system (GIT or equivalent) experienceAbility to create and execute SQL queries is requiredKnowledge of any programming or scripting languages e.g. Java, C++, Python, Javascript preferred.#LI-DB1> Flourish at CallistoAt Callisto, you're surrounded by smart, open-minded, critical thinkers in a hypergrowth environment with significant challenges every day. You're part of a group that's united by a single transformative idea: make the world better. We believe everyone has a superpower in a universe of unique talent. Diversity is how we unleash people's talent and superpowers. Callisto recognizes an obligation to foster a safe and inclusive workplace where talent can grow and be recognized for their individuality and contributions. We strive to provide opportunities for skills development and growth based on contributions, accomplishments, and the embodiment of core values. Join us! Where data drives our decisions. Where we're entrepreneurial and focused. Where we put our customers first. Where culture matters. Where idea-loving, impact-making, life-improving, never-stopping disruptors work. And play.Vaccination is a condition of employment unless there is a legally protected reason for accommodation, in accordance with Callisto Media's duty to provide a workplace free of known hazards and safeguard our employees, their families, the community at large.Benefits and Wellness- 100% company-paid health, dental and vision plans for you and your family- Flexible Time Off- Generous parental leave- Life and disability insurance- Employee assistance programs- Employee referral programGet Growing- Trailblazing company growing +100% each year-the perfect place to jumpstart your career- Opportunities for professional enrichment and growth- Competitive salaries and equity compensation, including 401K planDiversity & InclusionCorporate Diversity EthosDiversity is the engine that drives everything we do! Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEI) is who we are, why we connect, and how we learn. We intend to ensure DEI is woven into the fabric of everything we do. We believe that an intentional focus on DEI activates the authenticity of our people, activating their innate superpowers and making way for innovation and creativity. Simply put, our goal is to create, build, and sustain a safe space where our people can be themselves and create from a place of authenticity.Employee-led Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DIB) Affinity Group MissionOur mission is to cultivate an engaged and inclusive culture within the community of Callisto employees and our larger Callisto universe, including our readers, contributors, and geographic regions. To achieve this mission, we focus on educating individuals and influencing those who develop Callisto's policies. In doing so, we aim to attract and retain a diverse staff who can accurately and appropriately serve a diverse range of needs through our products and feel supported in their work.

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