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Relay, a Raleigh-based tech startup, is looking to change the way we communicate. We’re on a mission that matters, and we're hiring for an Associate QA Engineer who will thrive in a dynamic high-growth start-up environment.

Frontline workers are the lifeblood of our economy, and we're building the cloud platform that makes them better, faster and safer than ever before. Our cloud solution offers a data driven approach to frontline work through real time communications, real time location information and powerful real time data and insights. Here at Relay, we've designed, built and launched an entirely new product category and we're disrupting the handheld radio industry. What is it? A simple, rugged, internet-enabled smart-device, and all the software that runs with it, for B2B clients and frontline workers across multiple industries and verticals. We've achieved proven product-market fit with a user experience that solves real-world customer pain and unlocks new capabilities. We are expanding our Engineering team to support this growth! Relay has achieved proven product-market fit with a user experience that solves real-world customer pain and unlocks new capabilities for them through our robust API Platform. 

We’re looking for an Associate QA Engineer to work on our Product Engineering team at our Raleigh HQ. In this position, you will help ensure the quality of our Relay products and help mold our customers' experience. You will have the opportunity to create test cases and test plans, execute manual and automated tests, and work closely with the development team on any defects or feedback found in testing.

This role will be based in our Raleigh, North Carolina HQ and we work in a hybrid model with 3 days (M,W,F) in the office, and we have a high in-office culture.

At this time Relay is unable to provide sponsorship for employment. In order to be considered for employment, applicants must be currently legally authorized to work in the US and not require future sponsorship in order to continue working for Relay.

What you will do:

• Verify new and existing features in the Relay App and Relay Dashboard Web interface
• Assist in end-to-end testing with Relay Device and Server side components
• Demonstrated experience authoring test cases and writing acceptance tests for developed features
• Participate in Sprint planning and design sessions
• Work with project team in understanding requirements for new projects
• Ability to perform in depth analysis including log examination and querying data
• Ability to prioritize test cases to provide best test coverage
• Works well cross functionally in a small, dynamic team
• Effectively analyze, communicate and confirm the resolution of defects
• Document test methodologies, tools, and results

Knowledge, skills and experience needed:

• Analytical approach to problem-solving
• Understand Agile concepts and QA process (Functional test/regression/Smoke test/etc)
• Familiar with Android Debug Bridge (ADB) and device logging tools
• Proactive communicator - you should be able to communicate effectively with developers and QA team to understand a feature/defect, and evaluate and communicate testing status 
• Ability to multi task and find the next priority item to work on
• Extremely comfortable using Linux (managing files, grep, cat, bash, vim, etc)
• Ability to develop and debug automated test scripts
• Python or other coding experience a plus
• Hungry to learn and grow
• Associate's degree or higher level of educational attainment required or equivalent experience 
• 1-3 years Testing experience with Android, iOS, Web/Desktop, Networking, or similar

About us: Relay culture, benefits & perks:

Our culture hinges on Relayers getting LIT up in an environment that fosters learning, impact, and teamwork (LIT) where we can *CHASE*the best work in our lives. We call this BWIML (pronounced bee wimmel = Best Work In My Life)!

It's truly amazing what engaged team members can achieve together. Our ever evolving list of benefits and perks mean you'll be able to integrate work into your whole life, focus on health, perform impactful work, grow and learn in your role, look after yourself/your family, and invest in your future. 

At Relay, we offer...

• 100% Paid Insurance Health, Dental, Vision, Long/Short Term Disability and Life Insurance benefits for you and those who depend on you
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) Savings Plan+ Company Match
• Baby Cash Reward + Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Perks, including a world-class onsite fitness center with instructor led classes + locker room as well as endless outdoor amenities whether tennis, basketball, cycling, or pickleball is your jam
• Free Snacks and Fun Times
• Latest tech, standing desks, and all the accessories and software you need to succeed in your role