Remote in South Africa & Spain
Time Zone: CAT/CET
TROOP is a group meeting planning and travel management platform that helps companies bring teams together for in-person meetings. The experience starts with TROOP’s award-winning Intelligent Destination Recommendations, which use advanced algorithms to help meeting planners pinpoint the perfect meeting destination, considering travel time, climate impact, budget, lodging availability, and safety factors for all attendees.
Using TROOP, companies have saved millions in travel costs, employee time, and carbon emissions, making it possible for people to meet and build stronger relationships with their colleagues, clients, and partners, even in times of tightening budgets and travel restrictions.
Why TROOP?
TROOP believes in the power of shared experiences and the unifying impact of in-person meetings. We are on a mission to bring people together by transforming the meeting planning process.
At TROOP, we have ambitious goals to be the leading provider of end-to-end meeting planning tools. We started by inventing a completely new way for people to decide where to meet, but for us, the destination is just the beginning. We’re developing more innovative solutions that make it easier than ever to organize and host successful group meeting experiences.
TROOP's Culture?
TROOP is an international, remote-first company. Our colleagues are spread across the globe, with entities in Spain, South Africa, the UK, and the United States. Our culture is rooted in an African philosophy called "Ubuntu," which means "I am because we are." It refers to an environment of interdependence through trust. We call ourselves TROOPers, and we are people who seek adventure, challenge the status quo, enjoy innovating, and want to be part of something special. We are doers who roll up our sleeves and get into the details; we own the problem and only stop once it is solved.
What you'll be doing:
- Create, enhance, and maintain test automation frameworks that can scale with the application's growth.
- Collaborate with Product Owners and Tech Leads to design testing plans and facilitate releases for significant features.
- Propose and implement automated testing solutions to reduce the need for manual QA processes.
- Identify and report any bugs or issues discovered during testing.
- Be able to find the root cause of issues found by external and internal parties to TROOP.
- Understand technical requirements from an engineering perspective and client expectations and behaviors.
- Verify that feature releases meet quality standards before sign-off from a testing perspective.
- Utilize applications within the QA environment and identify analytics and tracking issues.
- Conduct various tests, including functional, load, stress, performance, and usability testing, to ensure that the software is reliable and performs optimally.
Requirements
- A minimum of five years of experience is required in automation testing for both front-end and backend systems. Experience with SDLC flow for manual end-to-end testing activities.
- Experience with agile methodologies.
- Experience with analytical systems or tracking tools like Google Analytics, GCP, workflows, Segment, or LogRocket.
- Solid experience with automated testing tools, including Cypress/Playwright, and basic knowledge of JavaScript and navigating a frontend application codebase. TypeScript proficiency is highly desirable.
- Solid experience with project and defect management tooling and SaaS platforms, and a working knowledge of project management tools such as Jira, GitLab, or similar.
- The ideal candidate would possess a background or prior experience in working with GraphQL-based systems.
- Basic SQL command experience with databases preferred.
- Flexible in approach and adaptable to different work environments with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are highly valued in a remote work setting.
- Curiosity and Critical Thinking: It is essential to go beyond surface-level observations and evaluate user experience, performance, as well as the interaction and functionality of different TROOP features both individually and collectively.
- A BSc. in Computer Science or an equivalent degree is preferred.
Benefits
- Work from Anywhere: Break free from the traditional office constraints! With TROOP's work-from-anywhere policy, you can choose your workspace within your time zone.
- Join the Pioneering Team: As part of the initial team at TROOP, you'll be at the forefront of an extraordinary adventure. Picture yourself shaping the future of a fast-growing technology company where your ideas and contributions truly make a difference.
- Paid Time Off: We provide a generous PTO policy of 23 days per year, allowing you ample opportunity to relax, recharge, and have some well-deserved fun.
- Discover an Incredible, Supportive Team and Diverse Culture: Prepare to be amazed by the exceptional individuals who form TROOP's team. Collaborate with brilliant, multicultural minds, where diverse backgrounds unite for unparalleled collaboration… See here: (https://youtu.be/14zv5h3Fakg)
- Supported by Top Investors: TROOP's remarkable journey is backed by prestigious investors, such as the Madrona Group, who recognize its immense potential. Join forces with a company that has garnered the trust and support of the best in the industry.
- Possibility to become a shareholder: The ultimate advantage at TROOP. By owning shares, you actively shape the company's future, share in its success, witness astounding growth, and enjoy a long-term investment that aligns your personal triumphs with TROOP's achievements.
- Access to TalkLife: We offer access to “Talk Life” as a 100% free, anonymous platform where employees connect with others at any time for peer-to-peer support, offering and receiving advice, empathy, and encouragement regarding any situation on their mind. It complements professional help and is available 24/7. (https://www.talklife.com/)
- Mental Health Budget: Yearly budget assistance for mental health support for all our employees.
- Unforgettable Adventures: At our company, we cherish the bonds we create and the time we spend together. So, as a special treat, we believe in celebrating our team's hard work and dedication. Each year, we embark on an incredible one-year trip to a surprise location courtesy of TROOP. You'll have the opportunity to explore new cultures, create lasting memories, and bond with your colleagues in a unique and exciting way.
