Optimization and Testing Analyst

Summary:

We’re looking for a Testing Analyst to join our small, but growing, team. The right candidate will be passionate and excited to find ways to drive website conversions and revenue by testing various features and functionality. In addition to testing, you will also work on key projects that enhance sales and customer support for one of the top student travel websites in the world.

We’re in a great location on the Commuter Rail next to Brandeis University in Waltham. We offer flexible work schedules and a great opportunity/excuse to get out and see the world!

    Responsibilities:
  • Test website features using A/B or Multivariate testing to help our customers find the best online travel deals.
  • Plan, manage, track and report on tests and the impact of those tests.
  • Work with departments including Development, Marketing, and Operations to suggest new tests, communicate outcomes of tests and implementing successful tests permanently.
  • Lead or assist with related eCommerce projects in areas including User Experience testing, website enhancements, reporting, and operations.

    Requirements and Skills:
  • Analytical thinker.
  • eCommerce Experience. Have a basic understanding of how business works on the Internet.
  • Plusses: Testing experience including “AB Testing” software (Examples: Optimizely, AB Tasty, Monetate, Google Analytics, etc.), UI and User Experience testing, CSS, HTML.
  • Didn’t throw away your college statistics textbook.
  • Able to communicate with words or numbers. Experience with Excel. SQL a plus.
  • Willingness to be flexible and a bit of a pioneer. You like to learn things, then teach others what you’ve learned.
  • Background: Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems, Marketing, or eCommerce. Related degree or experience welcomed.
  • A love of travel.

How to let us know you are interested:
Please send a brief cover letter and your resume to jobs@studentuniverse.com – using the job title as your subject line.

About StudentUniverse:
StudentUniverse is a Boston-based technology company that provides exclusive travel discounts, rewards, and experiences for students, faculty and youth (18-25). Leveraging verification technology, StudentUniverse negotiates exclusive airfares with over 70 airline partners globally, and features discounted rates on hotels and tours all over the world.

For more information, visit our careers page .