At Bitly, we believe in the power of the link or scan - to start a conversation, build a relationship or grow a business. Our mission is to turn every interaction into a catalyst for connections. It’s what motivates us to help people share, promote and engage everywhere on the Internet. We do this by being relentlessly product-focused, fostering the free-flowing exchange of ideas, and inspiring people around the world to dream up new ways of using Bitly.

 
The Role

Bitly is looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test SDET III to develop, improve and expand product quality and focus on writing & editing automated test code. This position has high visibility and impact across the organization. By utilizing the same standards as a Software Engineer, which allows for repeatable and reliable testing solutions to test a wide functionality of the product in accordance with AC and technical requirements.

What You'll Do
  • Evaluate and analyze automation results / maintain scripts to working order
  • Assist in identifying viable test strategies in order to support testing product functionality
  • Develop and apply test design techniques in order to achieve optimal test coverage and ensure functionality meets product needs
  • Understand the Bitly architecture and be able to design comprehensive test plans for new feature development
  • Participate in the internal Quality Assurance department projects, including building new tools, research projects, accessibility projects
  • Contribute to and maintain different types of automated testing suites, including UI automated tests, API automated tests
  • Determine the root cause of problems discovered in development and reported by users
  • Report to stakeholders on current production quality and what has and hasn't been tested before a feature release
  • Maintain and actively improve our test data service

Who You Are

  • Demonstrated experience in JavaScript/TypeScript and/or Node JS
  • Demonstrated experience in test automation using WebDriver IO, Cypress, or Mocha
  • Good knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, test design approaches and processes
  • Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges
  • Experience in building and maintaining API and/or UI automation suites
  • Experience with Jira, including creating defects/defect reports and stories for test automation
  • Experience in Accessibility testing (manual or automated) and understanding Accessibility Principles in Software Development
  • Experience in CI/CD with tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, team player
  • Strong advocate for Quality, User Experience and Accessibility
  • An inquisitive mind and continuous curiosity driven towards problem solving

US Employee Benefits

Your benefits start on Day 1!

Health: 

  • Inclusive health, dental, vision built to support diverse lifestyles through Aetna & Kaiser
  • One Medical membership: Doctors you can text, call or email 24/7 and receive access to expert insurance guidance

Wellbeing:

  • Wellness reimbursement program
  • Enhanced care for reproductive health, family planning, pediatrics with Maven
  • Robust mental health support and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential counseling services through Lyra.
  • Impactful community building through our Employee Resource Groups
  • Global DEI training programs and guest speakers throughout the year

Financial: 

  • Generous HSA Contribution from Bitly
  • 401k with up to 4% employer match through Betterment, access to a financial professional to offer our employees the opportunity to plan-ahead for a strong financial future well beyond their working years
  • Company Stock Options
  • Life Insurance - Company provided and supplemental
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Unlimited PTO Policy (vacation, sick, & personal), including Mental Health days and 2 annual “Recharge” weeks 
  • Partial cell phone and WiFi service reimbursement
  • Full support for remote work, including a $500 home office stipend
  • Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, LegalShield, IDShield, Hospitalization, and Accident coverages
  • Generous parental leave policies; maternity and parental leave for growing families
  • Budget for professional development opportunities, including courses and conference attendance 
  • Coworking reimbursement - $350 on a quarterly basis

Eligibility & Closing

US applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
 
*** Must live in or be willing to relocate to one of the following states to be eligible for hire: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey,  North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington ***
 
If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here. (https://bitly.is/CPRACandidates)
 
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Compensation

The salary range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, tenure in role, experience and training, licensure and certifications as well as other business and organizational needs.

Pay Range
$118,233—$165,181 USD

At Bitly, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.  Realistic expectations for a first-year employee's salary will likely fall closer to the mid-point of the provided range.

 

 

Our Values

  • Be a Catalyst. As an innovative technology company, we build our products to be a catalyst for connection and encourage our team to be catalysts for meaningful impact both at work and in the world
  • Take Ownership. In our highly collaborative culture, Individual accountability is critical. We depend on each other to solve our customers' most challenging problems and celebrate the wins together
  • Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Our product connects people of all backgrounds and abilities. And our company is built on the belief that our differences make us better and that everyone deserves the opportunity in which to thrive
  • Show Integrity. We don’t cut corners. We don’t look for the easy way out. We approach every day with a shared mindset - let’s do the right thing, even if it’s the harder thing
  • Have Fun. Whether your time is here is as short as a Bitly link or as long as the links your grandma sends you, we want your experience at Bitly to be fun and memorable. We hope the connections you make here last a lifetime
In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination/harassment based on “protected categories,” Bitly also strives to prevent other, subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (e.g., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Bitly.
 

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