Senior Engineer Software Testing

Paylocity; A distancia; MXN 1,437,000 - 1,797,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading cloud-based HR software provider is looking for a remote Software Test Engineer based in Guadalajara. This role involves designing and implementing automated testing solutions, overseeing testing projects from planning to delivery, and integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and at least 5 years of software engineering experience. Excellent English communication skills are also required.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field is required.
• Minimum of 5 years professional software engineering experience.
• Fluent in English required.

Responsabilidades

• Design and implement automated testing solutions.
• Oversee testing projects from planning to delivery.
• Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines.

Conocimientos

Automated testing frameworks (Cypress, Playwright, Selenium)

API testing

Performance testing

Security testing

CI/CD tools

Version control systems (Git)

Database concepts and SQL

Agile development methodologies

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field

Herramientas

Test management tools

Defect tracking systems

Descripción del empleo

Location

Remote (Must be based in Guadalajara)

About Paylocity

Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the fastest-growing HCM software providers worldwide by offering an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that helps businesses automate and streamline HR and payroll processes, attract and retain talent, and build a strong workplace culture. While traditional HR and payroll providers automate basic HR processes such as payroll and benefits administration, Paylocity goes further by developing tools that HR and businesses need to compete for talent and deliver against the expectations of the modern workforce.

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 elevate 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 field
• Minimum 5 years of professional software engineering experience

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in automated testing frameworks and tools (Cypress, Playwright, Selenium)
• Strong knowledge of API testing principles and practices
• Understanding of performance and security testing concepts
• Experience with CI/CD tools and pipelines
• Proficiency in version control systems expertise (Git preferred)
• Demonstrated knowledge of database concepts and SQL knowledge
• Experience with test management tools and defect tracking systems
• Strong understanding of software development fundamentals
• Experience with agile development methodologies
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Requerimientos

• Educación mínima: Educación superior - Licenciatura
• 5 años de experiencia
• Idiomas: Inglés
• Palabras clave: senior, sr, ingeniero, engineers, ingeniera, ing, engineer