SDET Specialist: Automation & Quality Architect

Global Payments Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Global opportunities

Learning and development

Inclusive team environment

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Global Payments Inc. is seeking an SDET Specialist to join our Technology Engineering team in Tempe, AZ.

You will drive quality across the software lifecycle, build scalable automated tests, and own continuous testing for assigned applications to ensure reliable, high-performing payments solutions at scale. With 6+ years in software testing and a strong background in Agile, TDD/BDD, and test automation, you will influence technical decisions and accelerate delivery while collaborating with

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Software testing

Test automation

SDLC knowledge

Agile methodologies

CI/CD

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Global Payments Inc. is seeking an SDET Specialist to join our Technology Engineering team in Tempe, AZ.

You will drive quality across the software lifecycle, build scalable automated tests, and own continuous testing for assigned applications to ensure reliable, high-performing payments solutions at scale. With 6+ years in software testing and a strong background in Agile, TDD/BDD, and test automation, you will influence technical decisions and accelerate delivery while collaborating with