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Automation Engineer/QA Manager (remote OK)

Taro · United States · back to the listing

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49/100

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Title ↔ description

75/100

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Reads as

QA Engineer

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What this role officially is

software tester — ESCO, the EU occupation classification

Software testers perform software tests. They may also plan and design them. They may also debug and repair software although this mainly corresponds to designers and developers. They ensure that applications function properly before delivering them to internal and external clients.

Also known as: application software tester, unit tester, application tester, software application tester, tester, module tester

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  • No pay range published. Candidates cannot tell whether applying is worth their time. Pay transparency

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About the Role

Are you passionate about quality and love writing code? We're looking for someone to take charge of expanding our test automation coverage and own the overall quality process. The right candidate will have a demonstrated track record of improving quality through expanding automated testing as well as experience wrangling the manual "last mile" of testing. This position is part QA Manager, part automation engineer.

Must haves

• Minimum 3+ years commerical experience with software QA of iOS, Android, big browser, and mobile web platforms

• Must be able to code; demonstrated ability to expand automated test coverage

• Fire in the belly with a hunger for building great products; must be self-driven and motivated

• Able to work independently; able to coordinate and drive testing plan with distributed team

• Keen eye for quality and a taste for perfection plus an uncanny ability to break everything you touch!

• Significant overlap of working-hours overlap with IST or PT timezones

• Comfortable writing JavaScript

Nice to haves

• Love of food - if you drink soylent look elsewhere!

• Experience with JavaScript unit testing frameworks such as chai+mocha or similar

• Experience with JavaScript integration testing frameworks such as cucumber, protractor, or similar

• Working knowledge of server-client/RESTful architecture

• Knowledge of MEAN stack and/or hybrid native (ionic) apps

Pay commensurate with experience and location.

Like what's on the menu? Apply now1 and tell us about your favorite food as your cover letter.

About Taro

Taro is the Y-Combinator of food entrepeneurs. Taro works with local chefs who pour their heart and soul into their food to create meals with a distinct character, but have limited opportunities to build and sustain their business. Many Taro Chefs don't have a restaurant - they are true food entrepreneurs who sell food directly to foodies. Taro Chefs are passionate about creating healthy, delicious dishes, and many specialize in “micro-cuisines” that aren’t found elsewhere. Taro enables these local chefs to create and grow their business by connecting them to new customers while automating marketing and operations.

Taro was born in Shivangi’s Aunt’s kitchen in Palo Alto where she found a great demand for local, authentic food. Taro became a reality because we have made it our mission to help people find the food that makes them happy. Join us in the food entrepreneurship revolution!

Originally posted on Himalayas

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Deterministic penalty applied to the HR score: 5 points (from 54 before penalties). Reviewed 23 Sep 2026.