Job Description
About Us Maven Machines is reinventing transportation. We are a fast-growing technology company based in Pittsburgh that is working on building the next era of fleet management, dispatch, and logistics technologies for the transportation and service industries.
Maven is on a mission to automate trucking operations and transform how the world moves freight. Since 2014, Maven has empowered many of the nation’s top trucking and transportation fleets with critical operations software that keeps the economy moving. We operate at the intersection of operations software, real-time telematics, optimization research, and machine learning/AI, building technology that’s reshaping a massive industry. As one of the fastest-growing tech startups in the logistics space, we’re looking for exceptionally bright and talented individuals to join our world-class team.
Over the past twelve years, Maven’s cloud-based solutions have been successfully deployed to thousands of drivers and companies across the United States and Canada, with several of the nation’s top 100 trucking fleets running their operations on our software platform. In our ongoing pursuit of ensuring quality and excellence standards of the highest degree, Maven is searching for a Quality Assurance Engineer to join our product development team.
Position Summary As the
Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer , you will ensure the quality and reliability of Maven’s software products. The ideal candidate will design and execute test plans, identify bugs, and collaborate closely with developers to deliver high-performing applications that meet customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities - Create automated testing frameworks using Appium for mobile apps, Selenium or Appium for web UI automation, and Python for backend automation. This includes developing processes for regression, load, and integration tests for various products and internal systems.
- Collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure that QA is an integral part of the development process, focusing on enhancing user experience and maintaining high Quality of Service (QoS).
- Develop and document comprehensive test plans and strategies for new development and regression coverage across web, mobile and backend applications.
- Plan and execute integration and acceptance-level tests in the field using real trucks to validate product performance and reliability.
- Interact directly with customers to understand product requirements and real-world use cases, incorporating this feedback to influence testing strategies and ensure comprehensive coverage.
- Participate in design and product reviews to provide feedback on requirements, identify technical hurdles and debt, and assess the impacts on testability and risk.
Qualifications - BS or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology Management, or a related field with relevant experience.
- 5+ years of experience in software QA engineering, with hands-on experience in automation testing using tools like Selenium, Appium, and BrowserStack.
- Excellent knowledge of software testing strategies, best practices, and automation frameworks for both mobile and web applications.
- Strong software scripting skills (e.g., Python, JavaScript) and a solid understanding of software architectures, distributed systems, and mobile app testing.
- Ability to troubleshoot and triage complex software systems, offering prioritized solutions and recommendations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- You are driven by results and have a desire to deliver impactful outcomes every day.
- A resourceful team player who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment.
Preferred - Experience with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) environments, particularly as they relate to automated testing.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
- Experience with mobile and web test automation using BrowserStack or similar cloud-based platforms for cross-browser/device testing.
- Experience or strong interest in the logistics industry and how technology can optimize supply chain and transportation operations.
What We Offer - Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Career development opportunities in a high-growth tech company
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