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About The Company
Acorns is a pioneering financial wellness platform dedicated to empowering individuals and families to achieve their long-term financial goals through micro-investing and innovative banking solutions. Established in 2014, Acorns has rapidly grown into a global organization committed to making wealth-building accessible, transparent, and trustworthy for everyone. Recognized as one of Time’s “World’s Best Brands of 2024,” the company has helped over 14 million users save and invest more than $25 million, primarily through small, consistent contributions like spare change. Acorns offers a suite of products tailored to different life stages, including high-interest checking, emergency savings, check deposit, and paycheck deposit, all designed to foster financial confidence and independence. The company's core values—Leading with Heart, Making Bold Decisions, Building Trust, Never Stopping Growth, and Finding a Way—guide its innovative approach and dedication to societal impact. As a remote-first organization, Acorns provides flexible work arrangements, fostering a collaborative environment where talent and purpose intersect to deliver meaningful financial solutions.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and customer-focused Quality Assurance Engineer II to champion the quality and reliability of our core Banking products. In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring that our banking offerings—including high-interest checking, emergency savings, check deposit, and paycheck deposit—are accurate, transparent, and instill confidence in our users. Embedded within the Banking Engineering team and reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, you will collaborate across teams to develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies that uphold our commitment to excellence. Your expertise will help identify potential risks, enhance automation coverage, and accelerate our AI-driven testing initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, innovative environment where your contributions directly impact millions of users worldwide. As part of our remote-first culture, you will enjoy the flexibility to work from anywhere while engaging with a talented team dedicated to transforming financial wellness.
Qualifications
Acorns is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected class. We believe that a diverse team fosters innovation and reflects the communities we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration.
Acorns is a pioneering financial wellness platform dedicated to empowering individuals and families to achieve their long-term financial goals through micro-investing and innovative banking solutions. Established in 2014, Acorns has rapidly grown into a global organization committed to making wealth-building accessible, transparent, and trustworthy for everyone. Recognized as one of Time’s “World’s Best Brands of 2024,” the company has helped over 14 million users save and invest more than $25 million, primarily through small, consistent contributions like spare change. Acorns offers a suite of products tailored to different life stages, including high-interest checking, emergency savings, check deposit, and paycheck deposit, all designed to foster financial confidence and independence. The company's core values—Leading with Heart, Making Bold Decisions, Building Trust, Never Stopping Growth, and Finding a Way—guide its innovative approach and dedication to societal impact. As a remote-first organization, Acorns provides flexible work arrangements, fostering a collaborative environment where talent and purpose intersect to deliver meaningful financial solutions.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and customer-focused Quality Assurance Engineer II to champion the quality and reliability of our core Banking products. In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring that our banking offerings—including high-interest checking, emergency savings, check deposit, and paycheck deposit—are accurate, transparent, and instill confidence in our users. Embedded within the Banking Engineering team and reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, you will collaborate across teams to develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies that uphold our commitment to excellence. Your expertise will help identify potential risks, enhance automation coverage, and accelerate our AI-driven testing initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, innovative environment where your contributions directly impact millions of users worldwide. As part of our remote-first culture, you will enjoy the flexibility to work from anywhere while engaging with a talented team dedicated to transforming financial wellness.
Qualifications
- 4–6+ years of software testing experience, with a proven track record in delivering high-quality products
- 2+ years of dedicated experience in the Banking or Fintech domain
- Proficiency in backend/API testing, utilizing TypeScript and GraphQL
- Experience with Mobile testing, including Kotlin/Espresso and Swift/XCUI
- Strong background in automated testing across unit, integration, and end-to-end test types
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD platforms such as Harness, Spinnaker, GitHub Actions, or Buildkite
- Familiarity with Scrum-based Agile development methodologies
- Excellent collaboration skills with engineering and product teams
- Strong drive for delivering impactful, customer-centric products
- Exceptional attention to detail and precision in testing and delivery
- Ability to identify risks proactively and propose effective solutions
- Optional: ISTQB or similar certification, web testing with Cypress, experience with Docker/containerization, blockchain, or related technologies
- Own and maintain the quality strategy by managing existing test cases and ensuring automation stability and availability
- Drive automation initiatives to increase strategic test coverage to 50% across all testing types within six months, leveraging AI and generative technologies
- Explore, prototype, and implement AI/ML-driven testing tools to enhance testing efficiency, quality, and speed
- Document and evangelize AI/ML-driven testing best practices across QA and engineering teams
- Identify potential risks, analyze software quality, and propose solutions to mitigate issues and reduce escape rates
- Design and execute comprehensive test plans for major components or features within the Banking domain, including complex test scenarios
- Contribute to the full adoption of Acorns’ Continuous Delivery (CD) strategy by integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines
- Partner closely with Product Marketing and Data Analytics/Engineering teams to ensure thorough testing and data integrity
- Mentor junior QA team members and share knowledge on banking domain testing and automation best practices
- Collaborate on developing and validating emerging banking technologies to solve complex technical challenges
- Competitive salary and stock options
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible work location, hours, and paid time off to support work-life balance
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- Monthly contributions to Acorns accounts and GoHenry accounts for family members
- Access to mindfulness and financial wellness resources, including Headspace and Addition Wealth
- Ongoing career development programs, including training sessions, development plans, and online learning platforms
- Leadership development through the Roots Leadership Program for emerging leaders
- Participation in community events, virtual gatherings, and onsite team-building activities
- The opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization that is redefining financial wellness and societal impact
Acorns is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected class. We believe that a diverse team fosters innovation and reflects the communities we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration.