We have an immediate opening for a Senior QA Automation Engineer, with a proven track record of success to join our rapidly growing team. Reporting to our QA Manager. This role serves as a critical member of the engineering team, and is responsible for building test automation, communicating quality updates across the engineering / product organizations, and manually testing new features. Open to candidates in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Boston.

What You'll Do

• Implement automation tests across both Web and Mobile (IOS & Android). We are willing to train people who have no automation experience but have strong programming skills.
• Manual testing and coverage for new features that have not yet been automated; Perform Black Box and White Box testing
• Manage and configure build servers used for running automation
• Work in collaboration with development team in continuous build & deployment process
• Create efficient test plans and maintain the test case repository as our product grows in functionality

Who You Are

• 3-5 years experience with UI Automation testing tools. Bonus for Mobile (iOS/Android) experience using Appium and Selenium
• BS or MS in Computer Science or related field.
• Programming experience in Python + Javascript or similar language
• Knowledge in Relational Database such as MySQL is preferred.
• Self-motivated, especially with respect to learning new software tools and best practices in software quality assurance.
• Startup mentality: self-starter, proactive, flexible.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Instawork Perks

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Health FSA and Dependent Care FSA
• Open PTO – take the time you need
• 401k (non-matching)
• Weekly Lunch, snacks, drinks and fun hospitality events

Instawork Values

• Bias for Action -- We are a growing team and an evolving product. We want a team of do’ers to drive the company forward, even if it means making decisions with incomplete information or being wrong.
• Act Like an Owner -- Treat this company as though it is your own. Execute on the fundamentals, and act creatively to drive growth. Your ability to drive impact in any part of our company is only limited by your courage and conviction, not your job title. -- Always Be Learning -- We are changing an entire industry. We strive to learn from each other and get better each day, week, and month, so that our team’s learnings can compound and we can all improve, together.
• Empathy, Trust, Candor -- Empathy for our business partners and professionals means we put ourselves in their shoes. Empathy for our colleagues means we are always upfront and honest with each other, which comes from trust.

About Instawork

Founded in 2016, Instawork is the leading flexible work app for local, hourly professionals. Its digital marketplace connects thousands of businesses and more than three million workers, filling a critical role in local economies. Instawork has been featured on CBS News, the Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Associated Press, and more. In 2022, Instawork was ranked among the country’s top 10% of fastest-growing companies by Inc. 5000 and was included in the Forbes Next Billion Dollar Startup list. Instawork was also named the 2022 ACE Award recipient for “Best Innovation” and one of the “Best Business Apps” by Business Insider. Instawork helps businesses in the food & beverage, hospitality, and warehouse/logistics industries fill temporary and permanent job opportunities in more than 25 markets across the U.S. and Canada.

For more information visit www.instawork.com.

We value diversity on our team and firmly believe Instawork is stronger when we hire people who make their own unique contributions to our culture. We welcome all applicants and encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

To learn more about our company values, please visit: https://info.instawork.com/about