Manager, Web Application Automated Tester

The Krazy Coupon Lady (KCL) is a female-founder-owned publisher on a mission to help shoppers beat MSRP, unapologetically maximize their money, and seize the deal. Our team of shopping experts curate and hand-test nearly a thousand deals per week, so there is always something new to discover each time you visit our website, app, and your inbox.

Manager, Web Application Automated QA Tester

The Krazy Coupon Lady is looking for a Web Application Automated Tester and Manager to design, implement, and manage automated testing processes for our website and mobile app (iOS and Android). This role will ensure the quality and reliability of our platforms, while leading a team of testers.  This is a full-time remote position with a Monday-Friday work week. KCL will currently consider applicants who reside in the following states: Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania,  South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia, or Wisconsin.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of testers, providing guidance, support, and training. 

Collaborate with stakeholders to translate product requirements into clear, testable specifications.

Create and implement a comprehensive test automation strategy, including selecting the right tools and frameworks, and designing effective test automation architectures.

Design and manage comprehensive test plans aligned with project goals.

Develop and maintain robust and maintainable automated test scripts using tools like Playwright and vitest.

Execute automated test scripts, analyze results, and thoroughly document defects.

Monitor web application performance and identify areas for improvement.

Work closely with developers to ensure identified defects are addressed and resolved.

Clearly communicate test results and findings to stakeholders, including developers and Product Team members.

Continuously improve testing processes and practices to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Track key testing metrics and generate reports to demonstrate the effectiveness of testing efforts.

Qualifications

• Technical certification in a computer or web related field, or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years leading and mentoring a team of test or development engineers
• Proven capability to manage and inspire a team of quality assurance professionals
• Ability to guide and mentor junior testers
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with stakeholders and team members
• 3+ years of experience in test automation
• Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Familiarity with SDLC, testing methodologies , and the role of QA in the process.
• A comprehensive understanding of automation testing principles, tools, and methodologies
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Analytical skills to identify problems, bugs, and develop effective solutions
• Understanding of Agile and DevOps testing methodologies and frameworks
• Experience with Playwright and Vitest website test automation tools
• Experience with Appium, Katalon Studio, Ranorex, or TestComplete
• IOS and Android app test automation tools
• Proficiency in using tools like JIRA reporting and tracking defects
• Familiarity with SQL and database concepts, and knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Ability to make sound decisions based on data and analysis
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines

Physical Requirements

• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Use of Fingers: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.
• Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
• The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned
• None: The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in typical office or administrative work)

About KCL

With our roots in Boise, ID, we’ve grown into a remote company with employees located across the United States. We’re a team focused on hard work, humility, and transparency. We believe in the power of community and the magic of friendship that created KCL so, for us, everything we do is people-first.

KCL values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. KCL is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. By completing that application process, someone from our organization will reach out to you to learn more.

KCL participates in E-Verify:Notice of Participation in E-Verify (Notice in Spanish);Notice of Right To Work: E-Verify (Notice in Spanish)