Relay, a Raleigh-based tech startup, is looking to change the way we communicate. We’re on a mission that matters, and we’re hiring for a Software QA Developer I who will thrive in a dynamic high-growth start-up environment.

Frontline workers are the lifeblood of our economy, and we’re building the cloud platform that makes them better, faster and safer than ever before. Our cloud solution offers a data driven approach to frontline work through real time communications, real time location information and powerful real time data and insights. Here at Relay, we’ve designed, built and launched an entirely new product category and we’re disrupting the handheld radio industry. What is it? A simple, rugged, internet-enabled smart-device, and all the software that runs with it, for B2B clients and frontline workers across multiple industries and verticals. We’ve achieved proven product-market fit with a user experience that solves real-world customer pain and unlocks new capabilities. We are expanding our Engineering team team to support this growth! Relay has achieved proven product-market fit with a user experience that solves real-world customer pain and unlocks new capabilities for them through our robust API Platform.

We’re looking for a Software QA Developer to work on our Product Engineering team at our Raleigh HQ. In this position, you will help ensure the quality of our Relay products and help mold our customers’ experience. You will have the opportunity to create test cases and test plans, execute manual and automated tests, and work closely with the development team on any defects or feedback found in testing.

What you will do:

Verify new and existing features in the Relay App and Relay Dashboard Web interface
Assist in end-to-end testing with Relay Device and Server side components
Demonstrated experience authoring test cases and writing acceptance tests for developed features
Participate in Sprint planning and design sessions
Work with project team in understanding requirements for new projects
Ability to perform in depth analysis including log examination and querying data
Ability to prioritize test cases to provide best test coverage
Works well cross functionally in a small, dynamic team
Effectively analyze, communicate and confirm the resolution of defects
Document test methodologies, tools, and results

Knowledge, skills and experience needed:

Analytical approach to problem-solving
Understand Agile concepts and QA process (Functional test/regression/Smoke test/etc)
Familiar with Android Debug Bridge (ADB) and device logging tools
Proactive communicator - you should be able to communicate effectively with developers and QA team to understand a feature/defect, and evaluate and communicate testing status
Ability to multi task and find the next priority item to work on
Extremely comfortable using Linux (managing files, grep, cat, bash, vim, etc)
Ability to develop and debug automated test scripts
Python or other coding experience a plus
Hungry to learn and grow
Associate’s degree or higher level of educational attainment required or equivalent experience
1-3 years Testing experience with Android, iOS, Web/Desktop, Networking, or similar

About us: company, culture & perks:

We have a culture where we empower our Relayers to do the best work in their lives.

We call this idea BWIML (pronounced bee wimmel = Best Work In My Life).

It’s truly amazing what happy, engaged team members can achieve. Our ever evolving list of benefits means you’ll be able to achieve work/life balance, stay healthy, perform impactful work, grow in your role, look after yourself/your family, and invest in your future. At Relay, we offer...

100% Paid Insurance Health, Dental, Vision, Long/Short Term Disability and Life Insurance benefits for you and those who depend on you
Generous Paid Time Off
401(K) Savings Plan + Company Match
Baby Cash Reward + Paid Parental Leave
Wellness perks
Free Snacks and Fun Times
Latest tech, standing desks, and all the accessories and software you need to succeed in your role

Please note all finalist candidates must complete a successful background and reference checks prior to employment with Relay.

The Relay Hybrid Work Model
Our hybrid work model is elegantly simple: we all gather in the office three days a week; Mondays and Wednesdays, plus one day selected by your organizational leader. These purposeful in-person days in thoughtfully designed office help us do our best work and harness the power of collaboration and innovation. For the rest of the week, work where you want, owning the integration of work and life.

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