Fora is the modern travel agency, redefining what it means to be a travel advisor in today’s world. We’re a next-generation platform that provides a comprehensive, business-in-a-box solution—combining cutting-edge technology, personalized training, a vibrant community, and exclusive industry partnerships—all designed to empower anyone with a passion for travel to turn that passion into a thriving business. Whether you're a travel enthusiast or an experienced professional, Fora equips you with everything needed to launch and scale a successful travel advisory business, making it the ultimate way to align work with your lifestyle.
At the heart of Fora is our mission: to enable 100,000 entrepreneurs to transform their love for travel into a fulfilling full-time or part-time career, offering unparalleled flexibility, autonomy, and support. We believe that everyone, from seasoned travel professionals to first-time entrepreneurs, can build a career that’s both profitable and aligned with their passions.
Our platform combines innovative technology with the human touch, offering:
- Best-in-class training programs to help agents develop expert knowledge, no matter their starting point.
- A powerful suite of tools for booking, client management, and marketing, ensuring agents can focus on delivering exceptional travel experiences.
- Access to an engaged community of fellow advisors, fostering collaboration, support, and shared learning.
- Exclusive partnerships with top travel brands, providing access to competitive rates, perks, and experiences that elevate advisors’ offerings.
Since our founding in 2021 by experienced travel entrepreneurs Henley Vazquez, Jake Peters, and Evan Frank, Fora has experienced rapid growth, expanding to a team of 100+ full-time employees based in downtown New York City. We are proud to be backed by an incredible group of investors, including Forerunner Ventures, Insight Partners, and Heartcore Capital, whose support underscores our commitment to building a platform that not only revolutionizes the travel industry but also creates meaningful opportunities for individuals everywhere.
Fora is a mission-driven company that believes in the power of entrepreneurship, community, and passion. As we continue to grow, we are looking for more talented and like-minded individuals to join our team - people who are excited about transforming the travel space and helping us scale our vision globally.
About The Role
We’re looking for a highly skilled Lead QA Automation and Performance Engineer to join us as we scale our infrastructure and operations. Reporting to our Head of QA, this role will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our products and infrastructure. This role is not just about testing—it’s about leading the charge in ensuring that every aspect of our technology is reliable, scalable, and built to support our rapid growth.
You will be at the forefront of defining and implementing automation and performance testing strategies, solving complex technical challenges, and establishing best practices that set the bar for quality at Fora. Beyond technical expertise, you’ll be a leader who collaborates across teams to align QA initiatives with business goals, mentors and inspires team members, and advocates for quality in every corner of our organization.
Our ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with deep expertise in QA automation and performance engineering, a strong sense of accountability, and a passion for Fora's mission and what we're building together.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and implement robust automation frameworks and performance testing strategies.
- Lead performance testing efforts to ensure scalability and reliability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and advocate for quality standards.
- Mentor and guide QA team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Integrate automated testing processes into CI/CD pipelines.
- Monitor performance metrics using tools like DataDog, New Relic, or Dynatrace.
- Define and track quality KPIs aligned with business objectives
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- 5+ years in QA automation and performance testing roles.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript.
- Expertise in automation frameworks like Cypress, Selenium, or Playwright.
- Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, or Gatling.
- API testing experience with tools like Postman or RestAssured.
- Proven leadership experience managing or mentoring QA teams.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Strongly Preferred:
- Familiarity with tools like Cypress and DataDog.
- Advanced skills in stakeholder communication and strategic planning.
Compensation
Compensation range for this role can vary widely depending on experience, and for this role an indicative range is $120k-$140k + equity. Other benefits include:
- Unlimited vacation
- Ability to book travel for yourself, friends and family and earn the commission like an advisor
- Hybrid work environment, with two fully remote weeks encouraged
- Regular travel-related team events
- Health Insurance (including an option completely covered by Fora HQ)
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- ClassPass Memberships
- 401k plan
- Commuter Benefits
- Stock Options
This role is based in New York City with a hybrid WFH & office schedule (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday are our FiDi in-office days, with flexibility for Wednesday and Friday at your preference).
We’re forging our own path
Fora has always been about driving change within the industry. We’re not interested in maintaining the status quo.
We’re stronger together
Community is our cornerstone and collective power is our strength. We believe we can all go further when we operate together, using our combined leverage to unlock better opportunities and outcomes for our advisors, partners, and travelers.
We believe in technology
We believe technology is an answer to some of the most fundamental challenges the travel industry faces. We believe advancements in AI, bold investments in our platforms, and a world-class data infrastructure will transform the work of our advisors and our partners, while creating better travel experiences for travelers.
We’re here to serve
We operate in service of our community and believe that when they’re empowered to focus on what they do best, we all win. It’s why we relentlessly advocate for our advisors and prioritize their best interest every step of the way.
We mean business
Fora is equal parts fun, meaningful work and serious travel business. We’re unlocking opportunities for thousands of travel entrepreneurs, delivering a stream of high-quality guests at scale for our partners, and providing a superior travel experience for our travelers. It’s a better equation for the future of our industry.
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WORK AUTHORIZATION
You must have authorization to work in the United States. Fora is unable to assist applicants with obtaining work authorization.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Fora is committed to an equitable hiring process and an inclusive work environment. BIPOC and traditionally underrepresented candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We will not discriminate and will take action to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law.
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What We Do
We’re a next-generation platform that provides a comprehensive, business-in-a-box solution—combining cutting-edge technology, personalized training, a vibrant community, and exclusive industry partnerships—all designed to empower anyone with a passion for travel to turn that passion into a thriving business. Whether you're a travel enthusiast or an experienced professional, Fora equips you with everything needed to launch and scale a successful travel advisory business, making it the ultimate way to align work with your lifestyle.
At the heart of Fora is our mission: to enable 100,000 entrepreneurs to transform their love for travel into a fulfilling full-time or part-time career, offering unparalleled flexibility, autonomy, and support. We believe that everyone, from seasoned travel professionals to first-time entrepreneurs, can build a career that’s both profitable and aligned with their passions.
Our platform combines innovative technology with the human touch, offering:
- Best-in-class training programs to help agents develop expert knowledge, no matter their starting point.
- A powerful suite of tools for booking, client management, and marketing, ensuring agents can focus on delivering exceptional travel experiences.
- Access to an engaged community of fellow advisors, fostering collaboration, support, and shared learning.
- Exclusive partnerships with top travel brands, providing access to competitive rates, perks, and experiences that elevate advisors’ offerings.
Since our founding in 2021 by experienced travel entrepreneurs Henley Vazquez, Jake Peters, and Evan Frank, Fora has experienced rapid growth, expanding to a team of 70+ full-time employees based in downtown New York City. We are proud to be backed by an incredible group of investors, including Forerunner Ventures, Insight Partners, and Heartcore Capital, whose support underscores our commitment to building a platform that not only revolutionizes the travel industry but also creates meaningful opportunities for individuals everywhere.
Fora is a mission-driven company that believes in the power of entrepreneurship, community, and passion. As we continue to grow, we are looking for more talented and like-minded individuals to join our team - people who are excited about transforming the travel space and helping us scale our vision globally.
Why Work With Us
Fora is redefining the travel industry by challenging norms and fostering a culture of growth, curiosity, and autonomy. We invest in cutting-edge technology to fuel innovation and empower our team to drive impactful change. Here, you’ll find meaningful work with ample opportunities for internal growth.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Fora’s workplace policy offers balance and flexibility: we’re in-office 4 days a week, enjoy 3 weeks remote annually, and have flexible Fridays—all in a bright, inviting space in Fidi/Tribeca that fosters collaboration and creativity.
