Software Quality Assurance Engineer

We’re hiring a motivated, self-starting Software Quality Assurance Engineer to be the first internal QA resource at On The Clock , a growing SaaS company focused on time tracking, scheduling, and embedded payroll services for small and mid-sized businesses. You’ll ensure product quality across our web and mobile apps, while helping us build out (and own) our QA processes and best practices.

At On The Clock , we’re rapidly expanding the tools we offer to help small businesses successfully lead their teams. Our mission is to reach one million users
, and we need your expertise to help us achieve it. In this role, you’ll ensure every interaction with our product is seamless, reliable, and delightful while contributing to a platform that empowers businesses, supports their growth, and makes life easier for the people behind them.

You’ll be embedded across multiple agile development teams (internal and external), owning the “QA” phase of each story or ticket, performing manual QA, assisting in regression and release testing, and managing beta test workflows.

This is a high-ownership role ideal for someone who wants to learn and grow, and lead in defining how QA is done at On The Clock .

$65,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

• Perform manual QA testing on new features and bug fixes for our web and mobile apps.
• Own the QA stage of our Scrum process: validate tickets, report issues, and either approve for the next stage or back to developers with clear, concise feedback.
• Track stories for approvals and push-backs, and report QA trends and risks to the team.
• Plan and execute regression testing before major releases.
• Create and manage Asana testing boards for internal beta testing.
• Validate and triage issues found by internal testers; create detailed Jira tickets for developers.
• Collaborate closely with developers, product, and support to understand upcoming features and identify test coverage needs.
• Learn the ins and outs of our product and test 3rd party integrations end-to-end.
• Perform light SQL/database validation when needed.
• Research and recommend tools or process improvements (AI, automation, test coverage).
• Help define and build our internal quality assurance strategy over time.

• Minimum 2+ years as a Software QA Engineer (or equivalent), responsible for manual QA testing and validation within diverse SaaS/Web/Mobile environments.
• Self-starter with a growth mindset and a desire to take ownership and improve processes.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within groups to identify bugs and improvements while providing precise and detailed updates to internal and external teams.
• Excels in an agile environment and in an organization that continues to grow and refine QA functionality and processes.

• Familiarity with Postman, Playwright, Selenium.
• Experience with Jira and Asana.
• Experience with SQL queries and backend validation.
• Exposure to load testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Locust).
• Light scripting or test automation experience.
• Experience testing third-party integrations.
• Experience leveraging AI-powered tools for automated test case generation, bug detection, or exploratory testing.

On The Clock , founded in 2004, is a Michigan-based SaaS company that provides real-time time tracking, scheduling, and payroll for businesses. Our web-based software and apps help employers track employee hours, establish work schedules, and pay employees all in one system. On The Clock  has a great culture, and we’re looking for like-minded people to offer the best service possible for our customers.

• Positive - whatever it takes attitude.
• Analytical - loves technology, data, and spreadsheets.
• Growth mindset - curious and always learning.
• Deep expertise - bring strong craft and willingness to challenge ourselves.
• Build up others - teach others as you work.
• Results-focused - able to achieve and demonstrate results.
• Culture fit - must align with our values.
• Be a doer - always looking for new ways to analyze data and make recommendations.
• Find us on Linked In to understand more about us.

• 2023 and 2024 Crain’s Best Places to Work recipient.
• Competitive pay.
• Flextime.
• Hybrid work environment.
• 100% paid health insurance.
• Kitchen stocked with drinks and snacks.
• Free company lunch every Thursday.
• Paid time off.
• 9 paid holidays.
• $100k life insurance.
• 401(k) matching retirement plan.
• Short-term disability; long-term disability.
• Continuing education allowance ($1,000/year).
• Blue Cross dental and vision.

• An I-9 form will be required at hire to confirm work authorization.
• If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, contact

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Human Resources Services and Software Development