Hi, We’re AppFolio. We’re innovators, changemakers, and collaborators. We’re more than just a software company – we’re pioneers in cloud and AI who deliver magical experiences that make our customers’ lives easier. We’re revolutionizing how people do business in the investment management industry, and we want your ideas, enthusiasm, and passion to help us keep innovating.We love where we work, and you can, too.What we are looking for:We are hiring a Quality Engineer I to contribute to our rapid product development pace. Our Quality Engineers work collaboratively with our Product Development teams to set the technical direction for our SaaS products, develop easy-to-use solutions for our customers, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, maintainable, and observable software.This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is passionate and committed to quality software, loves learning new and emerging technologies, and is driven to help build a successful SaaS product used by thousands of happy businesses. We practice and value modern agile methods and a whole-team approach to quality.Your Impact:Design quality into the development process by engaging the entire product development team in the delivery of quality softwareConduct and/or guide exploratory software testing to identify areas of improvement for our web-based applicationsTest new product features as part of our user story-driven, Agile/Scrum software development processCollaborate closely with software developers to resolve issues discovered during testingGuide the team in developing and contributing automated tests Coordinate across teams to ensure preparedness for each software releaseAssist in backlog grooming for upcoming development sprintsEncourage and advocate team ownership of software quality
Qualifications:Bachelors in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent combination of technical coursework and practical experience.Experience in writing automated tests using Capybara/Selenium, Cypress, Typescript/Javascript, or other automation frameworksAn understanding of best practices in balancing automation and exploratory testingExperience using SQLExperience with Git and version control best practicesAnalytical, organizational, and time-management skills with high attention to detailExperience in developing and executing exploratory testsA risk-aware mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality products to customersA commitment to quality, and an enthusiasm for engaging with customersStrong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with development teams and product owners
Nice to have:Experience with Ruby on RailsExperience with ReactExperience with Agile/Scrum software development process in a SaaS environmentCompensation & BenefitsThe base salary/hourly wage that we reasonably expect to pay for this role is: $77,600-$97,000The actual base salary/hourly wage for this role will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to: the candidate’s skills, education, experience, etc.
Please note that base pay is one important aspect of a compelling Total Rewards package. The base pay range indicated here does not include any additional benefits or bonuses/commissions that you may be eligible for based on your role and/or employment type.
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Why AppFolio
Grow | We enable a culture of high performance, where delivering results is recognized by opportunities for growth and compelling total rewards. Our challenging and meaningful work drive the growth of our business, and ourselves.
Learn | We partner with you to realize your potential by investing in you from the start. We're cultivating a team of big thinkers through coaching and mentorship with our best-in-class leaders, and giving you the time and tools to develop your skills.
Impact | We are creating a world where living in, investing in, managing, and supporting communities feels magical and effortless, freeing people to thrive. We do this by innovating with purpose while cultivating a culture of impact. We learn as much from each other as we do our customers and our communities.
Connect | We excel at hybrid work by fostering an environment that feels flexible, personal and connected, no matter where we are. We create space to fuel innovation and collaboration, and we come together to celebrate, connect, and succeed.
Paddle as One.
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Statement of Equal Opportunity
At AppFolio, we value diversity in backgrounds and perspectives and depend on it to drive our innovative culture. That’s why we’re a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we believe that our products, our teams, and our business are stronger because of it. This means that no matter what race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or veteran status, you’re always welcome at AppFolio.