Senior Quality Engineer

At BuildOps, were transforming the construction industry with our innovative software. We are a fastgrowing, wellfunded startup seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Quality Engineer to join our team. If you are a highly motivated, technical, detailoriented individual who thrives in a collaborative, fastpaced environment and is dedicated to delivering highquality software through meticulous testing, we encourage you to apply! This is a hybrid role based out of our Raleigh, NC hub.

What You Will Do:

• Test Planning & Execution: Independently create and execute comprehensive test plans for both complex features and largescale projects, accurately estimating effort and scope based on risk assessments.
• Sprint Planning & Design Collaboration: Actively participate in sprint planning and contribute to the design phaseof software development, working closely with Product and Engineering to define clear acceptance criteria and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• API Testing: Build and execute API test collections in Postman, parse API specifications, and define userfacing test cases. Manually verify API behavior and demonstrate understanding of mocking concepts. Review and clarify requirements for proposed API designs
• Database Testing: Write complex SQL queries to gather and validate data, covering various scenarios and edge cases. Ideal candidates will be able to conduct SQL migration testing, verify data integrity, review database schemas, and mentor other QEs on SQL and database concepts.
• CICD & Automation Collaboration: Utilize CICD systems to execute test pipelines, investigate failures, and identify issues related to test automation. Work with the SDET team to prioritize test cases for automation and provide necessary information.
• Troubleshooting & Infrastructure: Understand basic database concepts like schemas, tables, and primaryforeign keys. Understand and utilize basic AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker commands to monitor service health and investigate errors in test environments.
• Customer Advocacy & Bug Triage: Investigate feedback from Customer Success, reproduce issues, classifying bugs and feature requests then work with the product engineering team towards resolution.
• Mentorship & Guidance: Mentor and guide junior QEs on API testing, database testing, and basic cloud infrastructure concepts.

• What We Look For:

  • 5+ years of experience in manual software testing, ideally in a SaaS environment.
  • Proven ability to design and execute test plans and test cases independently.
  • Experience with various testing methodologies, including blackbox, greybox, and exploratory testing.
  • Strong analytical, problemsolving, and communication skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and a passion for quality.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fastpaced, Agile environment.
  • Ability to write complex SQL queries and understand database schemas.
  • Deep understanding of API testing and methodologies.
  • Understanding of test automation concepts and CICD pipelines
  • Experience working with Product and Development to define clear acceptance criteria for frontend and backend tickets.

  • Nice to Haves:

    • Experience mentoring or leading junior quality engineers.
    • Ability to write comprehensive test plans for largescale epics.
    • Understanding of datadriven testing.
    • Basic knowledge of AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker.
    • Basic understanding of model evaluation and validation.
    • Experience helping design features with Product and Design and ensure all user flows are considered.

    • Bonus Points:

      • Experience working in a startup environment.
      • Deep understanding of the construction industry or related domain.
      • Experience with performance and load testing.
      • Experience with security testing concepts.

      • What We Offer:

        • Competitive base salary + bonus
        • Generous equity grant, become an owner in our company!
        • A comprehensive benefits package
        • Flexible PTO and hybrid work schedules
        • Work from Home Stipend
        • MacBook computer provided
        • Hubs in Los Angeles, Toronto, and Raleigh with hybrid work schedules and daily lunch stipends for inoffice days
        • Company events like BBQs and teambuilding activities, both inperson and virtual
        • Fastpaced, collaborative, and dynamic work environment
        • Opportunities for growth and career development
        • Chance to work with cuttingedge technology and innovative solutions
        • The change to get in on the ground floor and build something truly groundbreaking for ourselves and our amazing customers

        • About BuildOps

          Join BuildOps, the largest commercial trade platform in the country, as we transform the multibillion dollar commercial contracting industry!

          We’re not just talking incremental improvements—we’re talking a fullscale revolution, empowering the hardworking heroes who build and maintain the infrastructure that keeps our world running. See why contractors choose Buildops here.

          This is your chance to be part of a rocketship. We’re fresh off a $1 billion valuation and a $127M Series C funding round (part of over $275M raised to date) led by industryleading investors like Meritech Capital, BOND, and SE Ventures, backed by Schneider Electric (Reuters, TechCrunch, LA Business Journal) . Our latest investors join our team of industry heavyweights like Next47, former Twitter CEO Dick Costolo, former Salesforce President Gavin Patterson, and Boost Mobile CEO Stephen Stokols. Their investment is fueling our aggressive growth and our commitment to equipping contractors with AIdriven tools to conquer chaos, boost efficiency, skyrocket profitability, and ultimately, deliver exceptional service.

          At BuildOps, we’re changing the game and doing the best work of our careers. You’ll be a key player in a company that’s truly making a difference for the backbone of our economy. If you’re ready to tackle big challenges, work with a passionate team, and build something extraordinary, BuildOps is the place for you. 🚀