Lead - Test Engineer ESS

Jobgether; United States; Hybrid; USD 13,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Full-time employment

Technical career development

Cross-functional collaboration

High-impact projects

Continuous improvement opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a QA Engineer to lead quality assurance for HR and Payroll solutions. You’ll review requirements, design test cases, and drive end-to-end testing across cloud platforms and custom web apps.

You will validate backend data with SQL/PL-SQL against Oracle, ensure HR workflows are correct, and collaborate across HR, Payroll, Benefits, and IT teams. The role emphasizes automation, process improvement, and data security, with a hybrid Bengaluru-based arrangement.

Qualifications

• Six years of quality assurance experience for HR and Payroll solutions.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a STEM field; advanced degree considered.
• Strong HR/Payroll domain knowledge (hiring, promotions, leaves, time off, benefits).
• Experience testing cloud-based HR/Payroll platforms or custom HR/payroll web apps.
• Familiarity with ADP Enterprise, Workday, .NET/VB.NET.
• SDLC knowledge across requirements to post-implementation validation.
• Proficiency with Jira; QA tools such as Quality Center and Selenium.
• SQL/PL-SQL expertise; Oracle databases and schemas.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project requirements and develop test strategies and plans.
• Design and document comprehensive test cases, data, and execution procedures.
• Execute tests across cloud HR/payroll systems and integrated apps.
• Manage defects in Jira; coordinate with dev teams on fixes and closures.
• Perform backend testing using SQL/PL-SQL against Oracle databases.
• Validate HR/payroll workflows (hiring, changes, leaves, terminations, etc.).
• Support integration and file-based testing, data exchanges, and file processing.
• Contribute to test automation using Selenium and related tools.
• Improve QA processes with reusable templates, checklists, and standard work.
• Coordinate testing across multiple projects and workstreams; report progress and blockers.
• Deliver testing artifacts on time and ensure data security and privacy.

Skills

Jira

Quality Center

Selenium

SQL

PL/SQL

Oracle

Linux

Toad for Oracle

SQL Developer

Excel

Notepad++

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics or related STEM field

Tools

ADP Enterprise

Workday

Job description

Accountabilities

- Analyze project requirements: Review business and technical requirements for HR and Payroll solutions, identify testing needs, and develop appropriate test strategies and plans.

- Design and document test cases: Create comprehensive test cases, test data, execution procedures, and expected results covering functional, integration, and backend testing scenarios.

- Execute testing activities: Perform test execution across cloud-based HR and Payroll systems, custom web applications, and associated integrations, ensuring solutions meet business and technical requirements.

- Manage defects and resolutions: Identify, document, track, and report defects in Jira; collaborate with development teams to investigate issues, validate fixes, and document defect closure.

- Perform backend and database testing: Validate data processing and system behavior using SQL queries, PL/SQL analysis, Oracle databases, database schemas, schema objects, and related backend technologies.

- Test HR and Payroll business processes: Validate workflows such as hiring, job changes, transfers, leave of absence, time off, terminations, promotions, one-time payments, incentives, awards, and benefits processing.

- Support integration and file-based testing: Test data exchanges, file processing, file comparisons, and file transfers to ensure accuracy and consistency across connected systems.

- Contribute to test automation: Identify suitable automation opportunities and develop or improve automated test cases using Selenium and other relevant testing tools.

- Improve QA processes: Collaborate with the quality assurance team to refine testing methodologies, develop reusable templates and checklists, establish standard work practices, and incorporate lessons learned.

- Coordinate across projects: Manage testing activities across multiple projects and workstreams, including HR, Payroll, and Benefits, while prioritizing tasks according to project schedules and business requirements.

- Communicate progress and risks: Participate in daily project stand-ups, provide updates on testing progress, report blockers and defects, and maintain accurate project information in Jira.

- Deliver testing artifacts on time: Ensure test plans, execution records, defect reports, status updates, and other QA deliverables meet agreed timelines, particularly for high-visibility projects.

- Maintain data security and privacy: Follow applicable data protection and information security requirements throughout testing, test data handling, and documentation activities.

- Collaborate with business and technical teams: Work with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, Recruiting, Learning Management, and Digital Technology stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure solutions meet operational needs.

Requirements

- Professional experience: Typically, at least six years of quality assurance experience, supported by a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience. Candidates with an advanced degree and at least four years of related experience may also be considered.

- Education: A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related STEM discipline.

- HR and Payroll domain expertise: Strong knowledge of HR and Payroll processes, including hiring, job changes, transfers, leave of absence, time off, terminations, promotions, one-time payments, incentives, awards, and benefits processing.

- Enterprise application testing: Experience testing cloud-based HR and Payroll platforms or custom HR and Payroll web applications.

- Relevant platform experience: Familiarity with ADP Enterprise, Workday, and custom applications built using technologies such as .NET and VB.NET.

- Software development lifecycle knowledge: Experience working across the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and post-implementation validation.

- Test planning and documentation: Demonstrated ability to develop and document test strategies, test plans, test cases, test data, execution results, defect reports, and test status reports.

- Testing tools: Proficiency with Jira and experience using quality assurance tools such as Quality Center and Selenium.

- SQL and PL/SQL skills: Strong ability to write SQL queries, analyze PL/SQL code, validate database records, and investigate backend processing issues.

- Oracle database expertise: Extensive knowledge of Oracle databases, schemas, schema objects, and database jobs.

- Backend and integration testing: Practical experience testing integrations, file processing, file comparison, file transfers, and data consistency across systems.

- Supporting technical tools: Familiarity with Linux Cron Jobs, Toad for Oracle, SQL Developer, Microsoft Excel, and text editors such as Notepad++.

- Analytical problem-solving: Strong attention to detail and the ability to investigate defects, identify root causes, evaluate risks, and recommend effective solutions.

- Organization and prioritization: Ability to manage concurrent projects and multiple testing workstreams while meeting delivery schedules and maintaining high quality standards.

- Communication and collaboration: Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with developers, QA colleagues, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.

- Process improvement mindset: Interest in identifying automation opportunities, improving testing efficiency, standardizing QA practices, and applying lessons learned.

- Data privacy awareness: Understanding of the importance of data security, confidentiality, and appropriate data handling throughout the testing lifecycle.

- Adaptability and ownership: Ability to work independently, take responsibility for deliverables, and contribute effectively to high-visibility projects in a global organization.

- Work arrangement: Willingness to work in a hybrid arrangement in Bengaluru, with regular onsite and offsite work as determined with the manager. Occasional travel may be required.

Benefits

- Hybrid work arrangement: A combination of onsite and offsite work, with the onsite schedule determined in coordination with the manager.

- Full-time employment: An opportunity to contribute to enterprise-level HR and Payroll technology initiatives within a global organization.

- Technical career development: Opportunities to deepen expertise in enterprise testing, Oracle databases, SQL, integration testing, and automated quality assurance.

- Cross-functional collaboration: Work with global teams across HR, Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, Recruiting, Learning Management, and Digital Technology.

- High-impact projects: Contribute to visible technology initiatives that support essential business processes and enterprise systems.

- Continuous improvement opportunities: Participate in automation initiatives, QA standardization, testing process enhancements, and knowledge-sharing activities.

- Inclusive workplace: An equal employment opportunity environment that considers qualified candidates without discrimination on legally protected grounds.