QA Engineer, TOPS

About the Role 

At Autura, we're all about the team and looking for individuals who embody empathy, ambition, and a strong team spirit. We're looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer to join our TOPS engineering team. As a QA Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of TOPS, our enterprise towing management system, as we work to modernize the  platform and improve our delivery processes. This is a hands-on role where you'll be testing features before they reach production, identifying issues early, and helping establish quality  standards. 

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and excited to make a significant impact within a growing organization that's actively transforming its engineering practices. While you'll start  with manual testing, there's tremendous opportunity to grow into test automation, process improvement, and potentially expanding your impact across our broader product suite. 

What You'll Be Doing 

• Perform comprehensive manual testing of TOPS features and functionality before production deployment, ensuring quality standards are met 
• Work closely with the TOPS engineering team to understand features, review requirements, and identify edge cases and potential issues 
• Document and track defects clearly and thoroughly, collaborating with developers to resolve issues efficiently 
• Help establish and refine QA processes, test plans, and testing standards as the team transitions to modern development practices including sprints and CI/CD 
• Navigate and test within a legacy system environment, dealing with infrastructure complexities and deployment challenges with patience and problem-solving skills 
• Learn from and collaborate with Autura's central QA team to adopt best practices and testing standards 
• Participate in requirements reviews and sprint planning to ensure testability and quality  are considered from the start 
• Contribute to the development of regression test suites and quality documentation
• Identify opportunities for test automation and process improvements as you grow in the role 
• Build strong collaborative relationships across engineering, product, and customer support teams

About You 

• 1-3 years of experience in software quality assurance or a strong desire to build a career in QA (entry-level candidates welcome) 
• Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Comfortable working with complex, legacy systems and navigating technical debt
• Basic understanding of software development lifecycle and testing methodologies
• Ability to write clear, detailed bug reports and test documentation 
• Adaptable and resilient - you can thrive in an environment that's evolving and improving
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical  and non-technical stakeholders 
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and prioritize effectively
• Bonus: Experience with test automation tools and frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, etc.)
• Bonus: Familiarity with web applications, databases, and API testing 
• Bonus: Experience with bug tracking and test management tools (JIRA, TestRail, etc.)
• Driven & curious to learn

Who We Are & Benefits 

Autura is committed to providing modernized benefits and cultural perks. 

• Competitive pay and annual performance reviews 

• Option for 100% fully paid benefits package including health, dental, vision 

• 401(k) with a matching company contribution 

• Open Paid Time Off 

Autura is dedicated to creating an equitable, inclusive, and supportive work environment that brings people together from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We purposefully cultivate a workplace where team members can thrive authentically and tenaciously to innovate, grow, and achieve both individual and shared goals. We recognize that creating an inclusive environment requires continuous effort and a willingness to adapt. As we continue to grow, we will proactively adapt our practices to embrace the diverse future ahead, promoting a culture of opportunity for all. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity on our team. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.