Senior QA/Test Engineer

At DISCO, we strongly believe in the uniqueness of thought, experience and perspective that can only be achieved through having an inclusive and diverse workforce. We strive to continue to make DISCO an incredible place to work by fostering a culture of inclusiveness, diversity, openness and collaboration. We value all different kinds of experience, so even if you feel you don't meet all of the necessary criteria for this position, we encourage you to apply.

What is DISCO?

DISCO is the industry standard for managing, organising and sharing music and other media. We make music and media workflow fast, intuitive and simple, directly connecting people and their work to save time. Today we count UMG, Sony, Warner Music, Netflix, Amazon and Rockstar Games among our customers, and over 350,000 people interact with DISCO each month. Our customers are super passionate about our product.

Location

East Coast Australia - Hybrid Remote in Melbourne or Fully Remote otherwise.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced QA/Test Engineer to take on responsibility for driving improvements in our QA process and in the quality of what we release. This role also involves strategising and collaborating with the internal engineering and product teams to enhance the release quality of our product by manual and automated testing methodologies.

A successful candidate is:

• A great communicator
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Proactive in identifying opportunities for efficiency gains and strategic growth
• Passionate about working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and guiding a team from within to exceed their performance objectives
• Willing to roll up your sleeves and get the work done, shoulder-to-shoulder with your team

Responsibilities

As a Senior QA/Test Engineer at DISCO, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our platform. Your responsibilities will include:

• Creating and executing test plans and test cases for new and existing features, covering functional, performance, and regression testing
• Designing and developing test automation frameworks and tools
• Working with DevOps engineers to get automated tests into build pipelines
• Identifying and documenting bugs and issues, and working closely with the development team to ensure timely resolution
• Collaborating with product managers and engineers to define and refine requirements and acceptance criteria
• Participating in Agile ceremonies and advocating on product quality and test strategy
• Ensuring continuous improvement of our QA processes over time

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience working in QA as a Test Engineer, preferably in a SaaS company
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and processes
• Experience with test management and bug tracking systems (e.g. JIRA)
• Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language (e.g., Python, JavaScript)
• Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and tools (e.g. Selenium, Cypress)
• Familiarity with Agile development practices and working in cross-functional Agile teams
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Haves

• Experience with performance and security testing
• Knowledge of cloud-based technologies and services (e.g. AWS, Azure)
• Experience with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
• Understanding of audio formats and tech

Benefits

At DISCO, our employees have told us what benefits mean the most to them, and we've listened. So as a DISCO employee, you will work remotely from home (or a co-working space) whilst being supported by a friendly and fun international team.

In addition, you will receive:

• A competitive salary in a fast-growing start-up
• Office set-up allowance
• Annual learning and development allowance
• Four weeks of paid vacation leave per year
• Paid bank/public holidays as outlined in our Leave Policy
• Two weeks of paid sick leave per year
• Paid Parental Leave
• A company laptop
• Monthly internet allowance/reimbursement
• The ability to work how you want. We’re not heavy on rule books. Everyone is trusted to figure out the best way to work.

To apply for this incredible position, please submit your resume along with a cover letter.

DISCO is an equal-opportunity employer. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals who have disabilities. If you require any reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please note this in your cover letter and we will reach out to you.

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.