Senior QA Analyst

Senior Software TesterNew York, USVerve has created a more efficient and privacy-focused way to buy and monetize advertising. Verve is an ecosystem of demand and supply technologies fusing data, media, and technology together to deliver results and growth to both advertisers and publishers–no matter the screen or location, no matter who, what, or where a customer is. With 30 offices across the globe and with an eye on servicing forward-thinking advertising customers, Verve's solutions are trusted by more than 90 of the United States' top 100 advertisers, 4,000 publishers globally, and the world's top demand-side platforms.Verve For Advertisers is a technology company that empowers brands and agencies to connect moments of discovery and drive measurable outcomes across screens. As part of Verve, we've unified the company's demand-side offering, bringing together the largest on-site search intent dataset outside of walled gardens, direct SDK integrations with top apps, alongside data partnerships with 3M+ websites and LLMs. Our technology captures both what consumers do and why they do it, delivering high-fidelity audiences, insights, and activation across premium omnichannel inventory.We are looking for a Senior Software Tester to help us deliver defect free mobile SDKs and Web Applications. This job involves working on SDKs that touch over 100 million people across hundreds of apps on behalf of the world's biggest and best-known advertisers. And that's just the start of it. As a team we meet regularly to learn from each other and to learn from the rest of the industry. The more you can handle, the more you can define this role. We want you to grow where your abilities and interests can take you. This position is full-time with the option of working on-site from our NYC headquarters.Responsibilities IncludeDrive the creation and execution of test strategy, test plans, test casesFind, isolate, document, regress, and track bugs through resolution.Enhance our culture of excellence in test & quality, learning best practices and standards in the industryManage communication of progress/status to stakeholdersMeasure, interpret and report testing results, and be a vocal proponent for quality in every phase of the development process.Produce, review, and improve internal QA documentationCreate and execute detailed test cases for mobile SDKs, ad rendering, and user flows in mobile apps (iOS and Android)Perform regression, exploratory, and integration testing of ad-related features across real devices and emulatorsValidate ad behavior, event tracking, and attribution across a range of ad formats (e.g., banner, interstitial, video, rewarded)Collaborate with developers, product managers, and ad operations teams to ensure accurate test coverage and timely releasesParticipate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and QA retrospectivesMentor junior QA team members and advocate for QA best practicesHere Are A Few Indicators That You're The Right PersonYou're a perfectionistYou're picky, driven, stubborn, relentlessYou have a knack for breaking things and then letting other people know how you didYou know what excellence looks like and you don't stop until you see itYou have a sense of ownership of your product and drive to improve its qualityYou are an effective multi-tasker comfortable working on multiple products and projectsRequirements4+ years of manual QA experience, with at least 2 years focused on mobile app testing (iOS and Android)A strong understanding of quality assurance test methodologies and the software development life cycleExperience in troubleshooting issues and root cause analysisExperience in testing website across different device typesFamiliarity with Xcode, Android Studio, Charles Proxy, TestRail, JIRAUnderstanding of API testing, event validation, and backend-to-device data consistencyGood understanding of how browsers work - dev tools, cookies, local storage, incognito, etc.A proven track record of delivering high quality and tested software on-time and oftenCommunication skills – ability to communicate cross-functionally and across management levels in formal and informal settings.Ability to triage issues, react well to changes, collaborate with other test and development teams.Solid understanding of the mobile advertising landscape, including ad formats, events, and SDK behaviorFamiliarity with log inspection, network debugging, and mobile performance analysisComfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments with cross-functional teamSome Company Benefits IncludeA salary range of $75,000-$125,000 per yearHealth, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health resources401(k) match and generous PTOHybrid work environment (NYC office)Free lunch for onsite team members in NYCVolunteer OpportunitiesOpportunities for professional development in a high-growth ad tech companyGreater NY-area Residents: We currently have a hybrid remote work policy. All Verve For Advertisers employees living within a 90-minute (one way) commute of our NYC office are expected to be in the office three days per week.Salary Range$75,000 - $125,000 USDVerve provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.