Web App Quality Assurance Analyst

About Us

Barkbus is the nation’s premier mobile dog grooming company. We are dog-loving creatives, operators, technologists, and entrepreneurs taking a Silicon Valley startup approach to disrupt and modernize the fragmented legacy pet grooming industry. Driven by our mission to deliver joy to pets and their people, we’re proud to operate across California, Arizona, Colorado, Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, and Virginia. We’re the fastest-growing pet health & wellness startup in the country and would love you to join us in building the nation’s beloved pet brand.

 

Who We Are

We’re a collaborative, high-quality team of dog-lovers that solves problems with thoughtfulness, empathy, and speed. We have a big dream: to build a generational company that remakes the pet health & wellness industry nationally. We’re a fun, ambitious group that is working to build something new in pet care. We move with high velocity, collaborate closely, and deliver results faster than anyone in the market. We want your time at Barkbus to be the greatest time of your career. If you’re ready to build the future of pet care with high standards and speed, come on board. We need exceptional people to help us build something new in the world.

 

About This Role

As our Web App QA Specialist, you’ll be a key part of our product and development teams. You’ll work closely with engineers and product managers to develop and execute test strategies, ensuring our tools are functional, user-friendly, and bug-free. This role is ideal for someone who’s detail-oriented, analytical, and excited to be part of a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

 

You’ll play a critical role in making sure that every release delivers a smooth and reliable experience for both our customers and internal teams.

 

Role & Responsibilities

• Test Strategy & Planning

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with development and product management teams to design detailed, requirement-driven test plans and corresponding test cases.

  • Scope, prioritize, and schedule testing activities to ensure comprehensive coverage across all feature sets and use cases.

• Test Execution & Validation

  • Perform a combination of manual and automated testing to uncover functional bugs, integration inconsistencies, and performance bottlenecks.

  • Execute test cases meticulously and document outcomes with accuracy and traceability.

• Performance, Usability & User Experience

  • Assess application performance under varying loads, identifying latency, throughput, and stability concerns.

  • Evaluate product usability from a user-centric perspective and provide actionable feedback to enhance the overall user experience.

• Defect Identification & Resolution

  • Isolate and report defects with detailed reproduction steps, logs, and context to enable rapid triage and resolution.

  • Partner closely with developers to track bug resolution lifecycle and validate issue fixes across builds.

• Regression & Continuous Quality

  • Conduct regression testing to ensure new code deployments do not introduce regressions or destabilize existing functionality.

  • Support continuous integration efforts by contributing to automated regression suites where applicable.

• Documentation & Reporting

  • Maintain clear, comprehensive documentation of test cases, test results, bug reports, and testing methodologies.

  • Contribute to QA process improvements through insights gained during the testing lifecycle.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Act as a quality advocate, working in lockstep with engineers, designers, and product managers to uphold a high standard of software reliability and user delight.

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong command of modern web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and web application architecture.

• Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise, and reproducible bug reports that accelerate issue resolution.

• Experience testing across desktop and mobile web platforms, with an eye toward responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.

• Familiarity with industry-standard bug tracking and project management platforms such as Jira, Trello, or equivalents.

• Bonus: Hands-on experience with diverse testing methodologies such as functional, regression, performance, and exploratory testing.

• Bonus: Exposure to test automation frameworks and CI/CD tools is a strong plus.

• Must be both a people and dog lover!

 

Soft Skills:

• Strong Communication: Clearly conveys ideas and feedback, both in writing and in conversations, while working effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Analytical Mindset: Approaches problems thoughtfully, identifying root causes and contributing to practical solutions.

• Attention to Detail: Carefully spots issues and ensures accurate documentation throughout the QA process.

• Independent & Collaborative: Comfortable taking ownership of tasks while also being a reliable and supportive team member.

 

Compensation

• Competitive Hourly Rate: , based on experience. 

 

Equal Opportunity

• Barkbus is an equal-opportunity employer who celebrates diversity. Come as you are.

 

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