QA Engineer

About the company

Locals is revolutionizing the way people with shared interests meet, connect, and engage through authentic real-life events. Whether you’re seeking new friendships, networking opportunities, or simply want to explore local activities with others, the Locals app provides a vibrant platform for making connections that matter.

Locals is a remote-first company with 28 talented professionals working across Europe and the UK.

As a Quality Assurance Specialist at Locals, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the excellence of our products at every stage of development.

Here's what you'll be responsible for:

• Maintaining Product Quality: You'll oversee product quality and documentation throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring high standards are met consistently.

• Documentation Preparation: You'll be responsible for creating test documentation, including test cases and checklists, to facilitate thorough testing processes.

• Diverse Testing: You'll conduct a variety of tests, including functional, API, UI/UX, integration, and installation testing, to validate the integrity and functionality of our products.

• Defect Identification and Reporting: Spotting defects is your forte. You'll identify and meticulously document defects, adhering to team standards, to ensure clear and reproducible bug reports.

• Defect Prioritization: Prioritizing defects is crucial for efficient development. You'll collaborate with the team to prioritize defects for resolution, ensuring smooth progress in the development cycle.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: You'll work closely with backend and mobile engineers, product managers, and designers in a dynamic, cross-functional team environment.

• Sharing Best Practices: Collaboration is key. You'll actively engage with colleagues to exchange and implement best practices in QA, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

If you're passionate about maintaining product excellence, thrive in collaborative environments, and are committed to delivering top-notch quality, we'd love to hear from you!

Are you the perfect fit for our team? Here's what we're looking for

• 2+ Years of Mobile App Testing Experience: You've got a solid track record in testing mobile applications for both iOS and Android platforms.

• Client-Server Applications Savvy: You possess an understanding of client-server applications, allowing you to navigate complexities with ease.

• API Testing and IAP Experience: You bring hands-on experience with API testing tools and have worked with In-App Purchases (IAP) and A/B testing methodologies.

• Positive Attitude and Organizational Skills: Your positive outlook, reliability, and exceptional organizational skills set you apart.

• Keen Eye for Detail: You have unparalleled attention to detail and a genuine passion for maintaining the highest standards of quality.

• Startup experience, showing comfort with the challenges of early-stage companies and navigating through ambiguity.

• Familiarity with Sniffers: You're familiar with using sniffers like Charles, Fiddler, or Proxyman to analyze and debug web traffic.

• Familiarity with Firebase and Analytical Systems: You're comfortable using Firebase tools and analytical systems to gather insights and drive decision-making.

• Independent and Self-Motivated: You thrive in working independently with minimal supervision, taking ownership of your tasks and delivering results.

• Strong English Communication Skills: Your proficiency in English, both spoken and written, enables effective communication within our global team.

• Experience in automation will be advantageous for this role.

Benefits

• Location Flexibility: Whether you thrive in an office environment, prefer a hybrid setup, or love the freedom of fully remote work, we've got you covered. Work from anywhere that suits your lifestyle and preferences.

• Flexible Paid Time Off: With our flexible paid time off policy, you'll have the freedom to coordinate with your team to ensure that work and play harmoniously coexist.

• Annual Care Allowance: Your health and well-being matter to us. That's why we provide an annual care allowance that you can use for both health and wellness initiatives and educational purposes, empowering you to invest in your personal and professional growth.

• Open Culture and Innovation: At our company, we foster an open culture where every voice is heard and valued. You'll have the freedom to unleash your creativity, come up with fresh ideas, and take the initiative to drive positive change within our organization.

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