QA engineer

Porch Group is a leading vertical software and insurance platform and is positioned to be the best partner to help homebuyers move, maintain, and fully protect their homes. We offer differentiated products and services, with homeowners insurance at the center of this relationship. We differentiate and look to win in the massive and growing homeowners insurance opportunity by

1) providing the best services for homebuyers

2) led by advantaged underwriting in insurance

3) to protect the whole home

As a leader in the home services software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) space, we’ve built deep relationships with approximately 30 thousand companies that are key to the home-buying transaction, such as home inspectors, mortgage companies, and title companies.

In 2020, Porch Group rang the Nasdaq bell and began trading under the ticker symbol PRCH. We are looking to build a truly great company and are JUST GETTING STARTED.

Job Title: QA Engineer
Location: India  
Workplace Type: Remote  

Job Summary 

The future is bright for the Porch Group, and we’d love for you to be a part of it as our QA Engineer.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly skilled QA Engineer to join our team. The QA Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products by designing and implementing tests, debugging, and defining corrective actions. You will collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet user needs and exceed industry standards.

What You’ll Do As A QA Engineer 

• Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases for new and existing features.
• Identify, document, and track software defects and inconsistencies.
• Conduct functional, regression, performance, and security testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using tools like Selenium, Appium, or similar.
• Work with developers to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving testing practices.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, processes, and guidelines.
• Provide clear and comprehensive test reports and documentation.

What You Will Bring As A QA Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven 3 to 5 years of experience as a QA Engineer or similar role.
• Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Hands-on experience with automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG).
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#, Javascript, PHP).
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins or GitLab.
• Experience with API testing using tools such as Postman or SoapUI.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is an advantage.
• Experience with performance and security testing is a plus.
• Proven experience working with US based business teams.   
• Excellent written and communication skills in English language.
• Ability to work within core US business hours / time zone expectations - Eastern Standard Time (EST) overlap
• Workspace: A quiet space to work, an internet connection of at least 30 Mbps download | 10 Mbps upload  

The application window for this position is anticipated to close in 2 weeks (10 business days) from Feb 10, 2025. Please know this may change based on business and interviewing needs.

What You Will Get As A Porch Group Team Member 

Our benefits package will provide you with comprehensive coverage for your health, life, and financial well-being.    

• Our benefits include medical insurance, accident insurance and retiral benefits. 
• Our wellness programs include 12 company-paid holidays, 2 flexible holidays, privilege/earned leave, casual/sick leave, paid maternity and paternity Leaves, and weekly wellness events. 

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What’s next?

Submit your application below and our Talent Acquisition team will be reviewing your application shortly! If your resume gets us intrigued, we will look to connect with you for a chat to learn more about your background, and then possibly invite you to have virtual interviews. What's important to call out is that we want to make sure not only that you're the right person for us, but also that we're the right next step for you, so come prepared with all the questions you have!

Porch is committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know that the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives that encourage new ways of solving problems, so we strive to attract and develop talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

Porch is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.