Introduction:
The Zebra, named a Best Place to Work in Austin Texas 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.
The Zebra is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to join our software engineering team. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, your days will vary as one day you might be exploring edge cases to uncover hidden bugs, and the next, you’ll be automating UI and API acceptance tests to make our workflows faster and more reliable. If you thrive on solving problems and ensuring top-notch product quality, we’d love to have you join our herd!
Location:
Our employees can choose to work remotely in the U.S. Join us in our Austin, Texas office, or opt for a hybrid setup. Whether you prefer the structure of an office, the convenience of remote work, or a mix of both, we support what works best for you!
Please note - We at this time we are not able to hire in California, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and New York.
What You'll Do:
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Work as an embedded member of a product development team and participate in Agile ceremonies
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Assess defects and advocate for quality
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Plan, build, and implement automation of automated and/or API tests
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Implement acceptance and exploratory testing
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Identify testing gaps and implement tests for coverage
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Perform investigative testing to assess the impact and root cause for issues
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Mentor other team members
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Strategize with other quality engineers across the organization to improve our SDLC and deployment processes
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.
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5+ years of quality engineering experience with sophisticated mobile or web applications and software systems
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UI automation experience using WebdriverIO
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API automation in JavaScript/Typescript and/or Python
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Ambitious problem solver who can own major projects and multiple initiatives
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Demonstrated success creating API and/or UI automation test suites
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Self-starter / proven ability to initiate and drive continuous improvement
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Real passion for testing, attention to detail, and quality assurance
Experience that will Impress the Heck Out of Us:
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Prior experience with Gitlab
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CI/CD experience
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Knowledge of the insurance industry
Interview Process:
Prep information is provided for all interviews once scheduled.
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Recruiter Interview: 30 minutes - Initial screening to assess alignment with the role, company, and core qualifications.
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Hiring manager Interview: 30 minutes - Deep dive into quality engineering experience.
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Technical interview: 75 minutes with our Senior Quality Engineers in WebDriver IO & Javascript.
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Final Panel Interview: 90 minutes - Comprehensive behavioral assessment with our development teams.
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:
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Competitive Compensation & Stock Option Offering
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Health, Dental, Vision & Disability Coverages
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End early Fridays (wrap up work at 2pm CST on Fridays!)
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Sabbatical program for tenured employees
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HSA offering + employer contribution
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Fertility support through Carrot
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$100 monthly wellness perk
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$300 pet reimbursement program
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401k with match
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Unlimited PTO (paid time off)+ flexibility to enjoy it
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Paid Parental Leave Program
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Learning & Development Opportunities
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Join a team that truly lives their values (outside of the office. Cliche, we know… but we really mean it)
The salary range for this position is $90,-$110,000 per year. The final salary amount will be determined based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, internal equity, and insights gained throughout the interview process.
At The Zebra, we believe in a fair and transparent compensation philosophy that values both market competitiveness and internal equity. We strive to offer salaries that reflect the impact of each role while fostering growth and long-term career development. In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, work-life balance, and professional success.
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.
