Senior Lead QA Engineer

<p><strong>About Presto</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">$1,000,000,000,000 will be invested in Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure globally by 2040</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">. At Presto, we are creating mobile solutions for electric fleets to provide their drivers with seamless, reliable, and cost-effective charging while growing utilization for charging owners and networks. We believe charging should be ubiquitous, reliable and affordable and will relentlessly improve the charging customer experience.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Presto is backed by Congruent Ventures, Powerhouse, and prominent climate-tech angel investors. The founding team has extensive experience in consumer tech, marketplaces, and electrification.&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>The role</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As a Senior Lead QA Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the QA team and ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products. You will lead the design, development, and implementation of test automation frameworks, mobile testing strategies, and API testing processes. You will also collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive quality initiatives and ensure seamless product delivery.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You should align with our values:</span></p> <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Builder: </span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">You create, you build. You get things done.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Customer-first:</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> You live the customer experience and make it better.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">First-principles learner: </span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">You approach problems by questioning assumptions and relying on data to find the right solution. You learn fast and go deep.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Team player</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">: You are individually exceptional but always play as a team.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mission-oriented:</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> You care about electrification. Ideally, you also drive an EV.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Kind:</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> You are kind and will help create a fun and supportive workplace.</span></li> </ol> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive test automation frameworks and strategies.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Design and execute test plans for mobile applications, ensuring compatibility and functionality across various devices and platforms.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Conduct thorough API testing to ensure robustness, performance, and security of backend services.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers, providing guidance, training, and support to enhance their skills and performance.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Collaborate with development, product management, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and define test strategies.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Identify, document, and track defects using JIRA, and work closely with development teams to resolve issues.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Perform root cause analysis of defects and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ensure test coverage and adherence to QA best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Participate in agile/scrum meetings, providing QA input and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Continuously evaluate and improve QA processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and management to provide regular updates on QA status, risks, and issues.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">5+ years of experience in QA, with a strong focus on test automation, mobile testing, and API testing.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Proven experience in leading and mentoring QA teams.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Appium, JUnit, TestNG).</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Strong understanding of mobile testing techniques and tools for iOS and Android platforms.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hands-on experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, Swagger, SoapUI, etc).</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Proficient in using JIRA for defect tracking and project management.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience working in agile/scrum environments.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience with performance testing and security testing.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Knowledge of cloud-based testing environments and services.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience working at a startup is preferred.</span></li> </ul> <p><br /><strong>Location: </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">Oakland / Hybrid / Remote </span></p>