SDET Specialist

Global Payments; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth

Learning opportunities

Inclusive team environment

Community initiatives

Wellbeing support

Global recognition

Job summary

Global Payments is seeking an SDET Specialist to join our Technology Engineering team. You will drive quality across the software development lifecycle with automated testing strategies and scalable frameworks.

You’ll partner with engineers, product teams and business stakeholders to ensure robust test coverage and reliable deliveries. You’ll influence testing approaches, contribute to CI/CD pipelines and help elevate product quality for millions of transactions across our global platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Information Systems or related technical discipline.
• 6+ years in software testing and automation.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC methodologies including Agile, Scrum, Kanban, TDD and BDD.
• Experience developing and maintaining automated testing frameworks and CI pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Drive quality across the SDLC by advancing functional and automated testing practices.
• Develop scalable test frameworks and automation solutions to enhance code quality and reliability.
• Own the continuous testing strategy for assigned applications; use quality insights and risk analysis to improve delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate complex business and client requirements.

Skills

Functional testing

Test automation

Coding

Data validation

Automation frameworks

Agile / Scrum / Kanban

TDD / BDD

Selenium

Jenkins

API testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or Information Systems

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Selenium

Jenkins

APIs testing tools

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Every day, Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit, debit, prepaid and merchant services. Our worldwide team helps over 3 million companies, more than 1,300 financial institutions and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results. We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in-class payment technology and software solutions. Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow. Ready to take your career global? Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments.

We’re looking for a SDET Specialist to join our ever evolving Technology Engineering team and help shape the future of global commerce. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in ensuring the quality, reliability and performance of the solutions that power millions of payment transactions around the world. By driving test automation, continuous quality practices and innovative testing strategies, you’ll help accelerate delivery, reduce risk and enable exceptional client experiences. Working alongside talented engineers, product teams and business stakeholders, you’ll have the opportunity to influence how quality is built into every stage of the software development lifecycle while contributing to Global Payments’ mission of delivering secure, seamless and innovative payment solutions at scale.

What you’ll own

Drive quality across the software development lifecycle by advancing functional and automated testing practices that improve release confidence, reduce defects and enable faster delivery of business value. Influence engineering excellence through the development of scalable test frameworks and automation solutions that enhance code quality, increase test coverage and support long-term platform reliability. Own the continuous testing strategy for assigned applications, using quality insights, risk analysis and performance data to identify improvements and strengthen delivery outcomes. Champion innovation in test engineering by introducing tools, frameworks and best practices that improve efficiency, increase automation effectiveness and elevate overall product quality. Partner with cross‑functional teams to ensure complex business and client requirements are validated early, delivering high‑quality solutions that support customer success and business growth.

What you’ll bring

Proven experience in software testing, including functional testing, test automation, coding, data validation, designing and developing solutions within complex technology environments. Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering, Information Systems or another technical discipline; additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Typically a minimum of 6 years of professional experience in software testing and automation. Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Test Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior Driven Development (BDD). Experience developing and maintaining automated testing frameworks, test suites and quality processes that improve application performance, reliability and maintainability. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex problems, influence technical decisions and deliver measurable quality improvements through collaboration and ownership. It’s a bonus if you have Experience designing and implementing automated testing strategies across multiple platforms, environments and continuous integration pipelines. Advanced knowledge of application programming interface (API) testing, performance testing, security testing or service virtualization practices. Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Information Systems or a related technical discipline.

About the team

Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever‑evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

What makes a Globalpayer?

Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do. Come and be part of an ever‑evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer.

Our perks - what we’ll bring for you

We know it’s bigger than just your career. It’s your life, and your world. That’s why we offer global benefits and programs to support you at every stage.

• A competitive salary and benefits package that recognizes your contribution
• Opportunities to grow your skills and build your career within a global business
• Access to learning, development and on‑the‑job experiences that expand your expertise
• A supportive, inclusive team environment where your ideas and input matter
• Time to give back through community and charity initiatives
• A global employee assistance programme to support your wellbeing
• Recognition through a global platform that celebrates your achievements

https://jobs.globalpayments.com/en/why-global-payments/benefits/

Applicant must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; We will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

Diversity and EEO Statements

Global Payments is an organization that stands against racism, intolerance and injustice in all its forms — one that respects, honors and celebrates the diversity of our team members and the differences among us.

Our commitment to fostering a company culture that values and respects Inclusion and Diversity is steadfast.

Standing together as one company, we will continue to work to drive positive change for the communities in which we live and work and stamp out injustice.

#LI-JH Global Payments Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Global Payments provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law.

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At Global Payments (NYSE : GPN), we empower simple, fast, secure payments for everyone. And to do that, we’ve built a complete, worldwide commerce ecosystem that delivers software and services at scale to millions of companies around the world—from ambitious startups to global enterprises. Our team of 27,000 experts is dedicated to your success.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we’re a Fortune 500 company and a member of the S&P 500 with worldwide reach spanning North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. Wherever you are—or wherever you want to be—we’re there, ready to support you.

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EEOC Statement: Global Payments Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Global Payments provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify [e-mail].