Vantage Circle
Company Overview
Vantage Circle is a leading global employee engagement platform that helps organizations
boost workplace satisfaction, productivity, and retention through innovative employee
recognition, rewards, and wellness solutions. We serve millions of employees across 100+
countries and are committed to creating technology that makes workplaces better.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced QA Engineer with 3-4 years of comprehensive testing
experience, with strong focus on mobile automation testing, to lead our quality assurance
initiatives. You will play a pivotal role in defining testing strategies, mentoring junior team
members, and ensuring the highest quality standards across our platform. This role is perfect
for a quality champion who wants to drive excellence in a fast-growing SaaS company.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic QA Leadership
- Design and implement comprehensive test strategies for complex, multi-platform
applications
Lead end-to-end testing efforts for major product releases and feature rolloutsEstablish and maintain QA best practices, standards, and processes across theorganization
Drive test automation initiatives and framework developmentCollaborate with product management and engineering teams on quality requirementsand acceptance criteria
Balance manual and automated testing approaches for optimal coverageTechnical Excellence
Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test suites for web, mobile, and APItesting
Lead mobile automation testing efforts for iOS and Android applications usingAppium
Execute comprehensive manual testing for complex user workflows and edge casesPerform advanced testing including integration, regression, performance, security, andaccessibility testing
Lead API testing efforts and validate system integrationsConduct thorough code reviews of test automation scripts and frameworksTeam Leadership & Mentorship
Mentor and guide junior QA engineersLead knowledge sharing sessions and create technical documentationFoster a culture of quality throughout the development lifecycleCoordinate with cross-functional teams including Product and EngineeringQuality Assurance & Risk Management
Identify potential quality risks and develop mitigation strategiesAnalyze test metrics and provide detailed quality reports to stakeholdersLead root cause analysis for critical production issuesEstablish quality gates and release criteria for different environmentsDrive continuous improvement initiatives in testing processesRequired Qualifications
Experience & Education
3-4 years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance and testingBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fieldProven experience in leading QA initiatives for SaaS or web-based applicationsStrong background in both manual and automated testing methodologiesTechnical Expertise
Expert-level proficiency in test automation tools (Selenium, Playwright, or similar)Advanced knowledge of mobile automation testing using Appium for iOS andAndroid platforms
Advanced knowledge of API testing tools (Postman, REST Assured, or similar)Strong programming skills in Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#Experience with performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling)Solid understanding of databases, SQL, and data validation techniquesExperience with mobile testing frameworks and device management platformsLeadership & Process Skills
Experience in test strategy development and test plan creationStrong knowledge of software development lifecycle and Agile / Scrum methodologiesProven ability to mentor junior team members and lead projectsExperience with test management tools (TestRail, Zephyr, qTest)Knowledge of version control systems (Git) and collaborative development practicesQuality & Standards
Deep understanding of testing types : functional, integration, regression, performance,security
Experience with cross-browser and cross-platform testingExpertise in mobile application testing across different devices and OS versionsKnowledge of accessibility testing standards (WCAG, Section 508)Familiarity with security testing principles and toolsAdvanced Technical Skills
Automation & Frameworks
Design and implement custom test automation frameworks for web and mobileapplications
Experience with BDD / TDD approaches using Cucumber, SpecFlow, or similarExpertise in mobile automation testing frameworks and Appium configurationsExperience with cross-browser testing platforms (Sauce Labs, BrowserStack)Knowledge of test automation best practices and design patternsGood to Have
Experience in HR Tech, Employee Engagement, or SaaS platformsCertifications in ISTQB Advanced Level, Agile Testing, or similarExperience with mobile app testing (iOS / Android native and hybrid) using AppiumKnowledge of machine learning / AI testing approachesExperience with chaos engineering and fault tolerance testingFamiliarity with compliance testing (SOC2, GDPR, etc.)Experience with test data management and synthetic data generationKnowledge of progressive web app (PWA) testingTechnical Environment
Automation Tools : Selenium, Playwright, REST Assured, AppiumProgramming Languages : Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScriptDatabases : MySQL, RedisMonitoring : New Relic, Grafana, CloudWatch, ELK StackTesting Tools : JMeter, Postman, TestRail, JIRA, ConfluenceVersion Control : Git, GitHub / GitLabCross-browser Testing : BrowserStack, Sauce LabsMobile Testing Platforms : Appium, Real Device Testing, Emulators / SimulatorsVantage Circle is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We
welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, age, religion,
sexual orientation, or disability status.
Skills Required
Rest Assured, Java, Specflow, Qtest, Gatling, Appium, Zephyr, Sauce Labs, Sql, Git, Jmeter, Javascript, Browserstack, Selenium, Testrail, Loadrunner, Postman, Cucumber, Python