Paylocity is an equal opportunity employer.
Position Overview
The engineer software tester independently drives testing initiatives while contributing to team excellence. As a software test engineer, you'll implement automated testing solutions, optimize test coverage, and mentor junior engineers. This role represents an opportunity to significantly impact our quality assurance practices and contribute to our engineering excellence.
Primary Responsibilities
The below represents the primary duties of the position, others may be assigned as needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Core Responsibilities
- Design and implement comprehensive automated testing solutions across functional, API, performance, and security domains
- Develop and maintain medium-complexity test plans, ensuring thorough product coverage
- Independently oversee testing projects from planning to delivery, meeting project deadlines
- Integrate tests into CI / CD pipelines, optimizing continuous integration workflows
- Expand automated test coverage across multiple testing layers
- Analyze and identify testing gaps; develop strategies to address them
- Provide expert feedback on product testability during development phases
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve overall quality processes
- Proactively identify and escalate technical risks and project delays
- Participate in architectural discussions to ensure quality considerations
- Document and track defects effectively, collaborating with development teams
- Contribute to improving team-wide testing strategies and methodology
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fieldMinimum 2 years of professional software engineering experienceTechnical Skills
Proficiency in automated testing frameworks and tools (Cypress, Playwright, Selenium)Strong knowledge of API testing principles and practicesUnderstanding of performance and security testing conceptsExperience with CI / CD tools and pipelinesProficiency in version control systems expertise (Git preferred)Demonstrated knowledge of database concepts and SQL knowledgeExperience with test management tools and defect tracking systemsStrong understanding of software development fundamentalsExperience with agile development methodologiesStrong problem-solving skills and analytical thinkingExcellent communication and collaboration abilitiesPhysical requirements
Ability to sit for extended periods : The role requires sitting at a desk or workstation for long periods, typically 7-8 hours a dayUse of computer and phone systems : The employee must be able to operate a computer, use phone systems, and type. This includes using multiple software programs and inquiries simultaneouslyAt Paylocity, “We” is what makes us different. We are committed to fostering aculture that honors diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds, knowing that each makes us stronger andcollectively unbeatable together. We actively cultivate these differences as we engage each other in drivinginnovation in the software and services we provide our customers. Paylocity is an equal opportunityemployer.If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during theapplication process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404-7427.
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