21 Oct
Adthena
Great Britain
Job description
Adthena is an award-winning search intelligence platform with the unique combination of patented, AI-driven technology, and a supportive team of paid search experts, to help brands, marketers, and agencies dominate their competitive landscapes.
We provide customers around the world with a clear view of the competitive landscape, helping them optimize their paid search spend to increase ROI, inform cross-channel strategies, and save time.
Our Whole Market View technology creates a full market map of a client’s entire search landscape; Smart Monitor automatically detects threats and opportunities every day;
and our exclusive Local View solution provides the location-based strategic insights that brands, marketers,
and agencies need to optimize their spend at local level.
Adthena offers four industry-exclusive solutions that give our customers an unrivaled view of the competitive landscape : Market Entry, Campaign Optimization, Strategic Advantage, and Brand Protection.
Backed by Updata Partners, Adthena was founded in 2012 and now works with 300+ clients across a wide range of industries including finance, retail, gaming, automotive, and technology.
Brand customers include Avanti West Coast, Legal & General, Sage, M&S;, Volkswagen, and Vodafone. Agency customers include Dentsu, Greenlight, and PHD.
In 2023 alone, Adthena won 8 major search industry awards, including Best US PPC Campaign with L'Oreal at the Global Search Awards, Search Software at the Drum Search Awards, and Best Search Software Tool at the US Search Awards.
Application Team
At Adthena, our Technology team stands at the forefront of Competitive Intelligence for AdTech Search.
Our Application teams craft cutting-edge technologies that empower our clients to truly comprehend their paid and organic search landscapes and bolster campaign performance.
Comprised of a dedicated team of engineers and testers, we're passionate about delivering exceptional software for our clients.
As a Manual Test Engineer, you'll engage with our entire web stack, which means a genuine passion for quality development is paramount.
Comfort in liaising closely with both Technical and non-technical team members is crucial, as we highly value collaborative efforts to achieve optimal outcomes.
You'll play a significant role in enhancing our test coverage, accelerating release velocity, and fortifying overall production health.
This role also offers an opportunity to refine our testing processes through collaboration with other talented testers. Working with our QA team, you'll continuously refine our QA technology stack and workflow, becoming proficient in implementing testing frameworks and managing testing platforms.
At Adthena, we're committed to continuous innovation, delivery, and feedback, all aimed at providing the best value and experience to our users / customers.
We take pride in an engineering culture that promotes knowledge sharing, coaching, and collective growth. If you're drawn to testing, thrive in a close-knit Agile team, and adopt a pragmatic approach to problem-solving, this role could be your perfect match.
We value tenacity and take personal satisfaction in tracing and resolving issues to their root. If this resonates with you,
we'd love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
Collaborate in an Agile team to test and deliver high-quality products on schedule
Determine and execute necessary testing, both functional and non-functional, based on release requirements
Design and execute test scenarios, plans, and regression packs for web applications
Efficiently identify, report, and prioritize bugs and issues, ensuring clear communication within the team
Develop, refine, and manage test plans and scripts to match project schedules precisely
Proactively identify and address risks to release schedules, reporting software defects promptly
Maintain the highest quality standards in product development, actively enhancing Adthena's engineering and testing methodologies
Promote a culture of empathy and support among team members and towards our customers
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, ISTQB certification or equivalent professional experience
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in SQL / NoSQL with a solid background in handling data-driven and data visualizations projects
In-depth STLC knowledge with a passion for mastering manual testing methods and tools
Analytical, self-driven and adaptable, with the capability to work autonomously and manage tasks efficiently
Desired Qualifications
Commercial experience testing complex web applications in Scrum teams
Expertise in testing tools (Jira, TestRail), SQL, API testing (Postman)
Skills in automated testing with Robot Framework
Proficiency in CI / CD tools (Jenkins, TeamCity) and version control (GitHub, Bitbucket)
Familiarity with RabbitMQ, Amazon S3 and cloud deployment testing methods is an advantage
Proficient in Agile quality standards and processes, with a strong analytical mindset for solving complex problems
Technologies we use at Adthena
Languages : Java, Scala, JavaScript (React, Backbone), SQL, shell scripting and Python
Frameworks : DropWizard, React, Akka, Play Framework (Scala) and Robot Framework
Storage : PostgreSQL, AWS(S3), Redshift, Redis, MongoDB, Cassandra
Technologies : RabbitMQ, Quartz scheduling, Docker and Kubernetes, Maven
CI / CD : TeamCity, Jenkins
Source Control : GitHub
Other Tools : IntelliJ IDEA, Jira, Grafana, Elastic,
Sentry
Why join us?
Work on a multi-award-winning product in a position where you are being valued and feel you can make your mark
Remote Friendly
Trust-based annual leave
Flexible working environment
Receive stock options. Our employees do incredible work, so as we grow everyone shares the rewards.
Family care package (Up to 6 months fully paid maternity & 2 months paternity cover)
Private Medical Insurance (Vitality Health)
Home Office Stipend (Up to £200)
Training & career development pathway
Great culture - helping all employees to learn, grow and develop their skillset
Join a company with an extremely fast growth trajectory. (We’ve now got three offices globally and we don’t plan to stop there!)
$70 credit to purchase Adthena swag when you join (Items range from Apparel, Office Items and Drinkware)
Birthday or a day off during your birthday month to celebrate in style. Whether you want to relax, spend time with loved ones, or treat yourself, this policy is about honouring your special day.
Regular socials - Summer and Christmas Parties, Quarterly company offsites & monthly get-togethers
Volunteer Days - We encourage employees to engage in volunteer activities
Strong culture values : Deliver Remarkable Quality, Smart and Always Improving, Freedom with Responsibility, and Get Shit Done!
▶️ Test Engineer - Manual (Remote UK/EU)
🖊️ Adthena
📍 Great Britain