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What to expect in the Quality Assurance hiring process at Axelerant

What to expect in the Quality Assurance hiring process at Axelerant

This document outlines the hiring process at Axelerant, specific to Quality Assurance Engineers. It is intended to help you determine if Axelerant is the right fit for you and set you up for success in the hiring process. This guide helps you prepare by clarifying our expectations and what we look for. If you have any questions, please reach out to the recruitment team.

About Axelerant and the Quality Assurance Team

Axelerant is a digital services agency focused on delivering open-source solutions, especially with Drupal. However, our testing capabilities go beyond Drupal and span various technologies and domains. We are committed to delivering effective and efficient quality outcomes through proactive testing, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Our values—Enthusiasm, Kindness, and Openness—are reflected in everything we do and form the foundation of how we work as a team.

As a Quality Assurance Engineer at Axelerant, you will:

  • Use proactive and reactive testing strategies to contribute to value-driven solutions.

  • Work collaboratively in distributed teams, aligning with team-first KPIs.

  • Be accountable, communicative, and proactive in delivering assigned responsibilities.

  • Participate in all phases of the QA lifecycle—from understanding requirements to designing test strategies to driving quality advocacy.

We emphasize adapting to modern testing techniques, including automation, AI tools, and accessibility testing. We expect team members to follow and help improve our QA processes and best practices.

You’ll also receive strong support through:

  • Mentorship and training opportunities,

  • Life and performance coaching,

  • Access to learning resources,

  • A psychologically safe, inclusive environment.

Please visit our benefits page to explore more.

The Hiring Process

Hiring typically takes a few weeks, depending on the role and candidate availability. Some roles (e.g., QA Lead, SDET) include a technical assignment. For others, the process may be streamlined. We aim to keep the experience efficient, often completing it in under a month, sometimes within a week. Each stage is a two-way evaluation process. Either side may decide not to proceed if we find the fit isn’t right.

Applying

You can apply through our careers page. Once your application is submitted, it is tracked in our Applicant Tracking System. Based on the position, you may receive a brief questionnaire or be scheduled for an initial screening call.

Evaluation Criteria

  • Initial Fitment: We assess alignment with the job description and how relevant your previous experiences are to the role.

  • Communication: Clear and effective verbal communication is essential in our asynchronous, remote-first environment.

  • Experience over Title: We focus on the substance of your experience—how you've contributed to quality, led initiatives, or supported cross-functional teams—not just your job title.

Culture Conversation

This session helps determine if there’s alignment in values, interests, and expectations. We also use this space to understand your communication style and give you the chance to ask questions about Axelerant.

We’re not looking for “culture fit” alone—we’re interested in how you might add to our culture through unique perspectives and experiences.

Peer Interview Process

Round 1: Testing Fundamentals & Aptitude

We assess your foundational testing knowledge, your understanding of Agile processes, and your approach to quality assurance. You'll be given various testing conditions and asked to identify possible testing scenarios - functional, UI, accessibility, compatibility, API, etc.

We believe quality is more than just bug detection. We’re looking for testers who think proactively and can embed quality into the process from the start.

Round 2: In-depth Interview

In this round, we’ll explore your work experience and insights in depth. You’ll be asked about challenges, lessons learned, and your approach to solving problems. We may also present hypothetical scenarios to understand how you think on your feet.

Be honest and thoughtful in your responses. We encourage candidates to highlight examples where they learned and applied new skills, evolved their approach, or helped others grow.

We also invite your questions—meaningful conversations are a two-way street, and we value your curiosity.

What We Look For

  • A strong grasp of QA fundamentals and strategy.

  • Exposure to modern testing tools and methods (including automation and AI-based tools).

  • A clear understanding of accessibility as part of inclusive digital quality.

  • A continuous learning mindset and openness to growth.

  • A collaborative, team-first work ethic with strong communication habits.

Know the Team

  • Bhanita is our Recruiting Operations Specialist and the primary point of contact throughout your hiring process. She’ll assist in scheduling and support you through the experience. Linkedin Profile

  • Trupti, Technical Manager - QA, leads strategic QA initiatives, supports project delivery, and mentors team members. You may meet her during your interview rounds. LinkedIn Profile

Getting Help

We hope this document helps you understand Axelerant’s hiring process and prepares you for success. If you have any feedback or questions about this guide or the recruitment experience, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our recruitment team.