Test Automation Engineer - Charleston, United States - BOLD PENGUIN

Description

Bold Penguin is a leading integrated digital solution platform dedicated to simplifying small commercial insurance.

Our technology makes the quote and bind process quick, effortless, and profitable for all parties - agents, brokers, and carriers.

Bold Penguin's innovative product suite has digitized and transformed a slow, manual process resulting in reduced costs, increased efficiency, and better overall outcomes.

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We simplify commercial insurance.
Applicants must reside within 50 miles of Columbus, Ohio.

YOUR ROLE
We're seeking an expert Test Automation Engineer to improve and extend our test suite.

As a tech-forward company, our customers count on us to provide stable and reliable software, and testing is critical to our reputation as a dependable service provider.

You will play a major role in evaluating our software and ensuring that it always works as intended. Ideal candidates will display leadership qualities and enthusiasm in taking on new problems. Must hate bugs and have a systematic approach to finding and squashing them.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
Performs manual and automated testing across multiple software projects and platforms.
Identifies gaps in code coverage and writes tests independently as needed to cover areas of concern.
Identifies and fixes failing tests while making recommendations for improvements.
Utilize manual and automated test strategies to ensure our applications are bug free.
May lead automation initiatives with direction of more senior automation engineers.
Demonstrates best practices in various test approaches including functional, end-to-end, and regression testing.
Utilizes the appropriate technology for optimal code coverage.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
2-5 years relevant experience testing scalable and functional applications.
Experience in technology companies and startups using open source technologies including Git, AWS, Linux and modern development environments.
Familiarity with microservice architecture.
Familiarity with MVC architecture.
Degree in Computer Science and/or commensurate work experience and demonstrated aptitude.

BONUS QUALIFICATIONS
Experience testing mobile responsive web applications

BENEFITS
We offer competitive compensation and progressive benefits that include:
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Generous PTO Policy
401(k) with a company match
Employee Assistance Program
Disability and Life Benefits

Expanded Holiday Schedule:
All Bold Penguin employees will have 9 paid holidays.


Gatherings on the Glacier:
A social hour for fun only.
Stay connected to the Glacier.

We have great SLACK channels for work and play. We also like to video conference regularly and hold all - hands "Waddles" regularly.

Penguin bling.

Like swag themed after a certain Antarctic bird? Just. You. Wait.
The national salary range for this role is $76,014 to $117,729. The expected starting salary range for this role at Bold Penguin is $86,726 to $111,600.

Bold Penguin believes in inclusion.

That's why we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

To learn more about our results-focused culture and employee-focused perks, read more on our

careers page

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If you are an applicant who resides in the state of California, please review our Employee Privacy Notice

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That's why we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants
regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Bold Penguin fosters and supports Employee Resource Groups within our company and community.
We operate a hybrid environment where most employees are able to work wherever they work best.

Some positions are based in a specific location, including our Columbus, OH, headquarters, while others have the flexibility to be based in one of our seven designated "icebergs" across the country.

Check out each individual job page for details on location requirements, if any.
Bold Benefits include, but are not limited to:

Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance/AD&D, and disability insurances

Savings plan:
generous and fully vested 401(k) match beginning on day one of employment.
Remote and flexible culture

Generous PTO and Holiday schedule:
all Bold Penguin employees have nine paid holidays.
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Generous PTO policy for applicable roles & paid time off for all

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