Senior Software Quality Engineer

Insperity; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 93,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Insperity, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Quality Engineer to shape the quality strategy for its software products within an Agile Scrum framework.

You will design, execute and report on functional, exploratory, integration, performance, usability, security and accessibility tests. Collaborating with developers, analysts and product owners, you will define test strategies, drive testability, and promote best practices across multiple teams.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline or equivalent work experience required.
• Five to seven years of software testing experience required.
• Familiarity with bug tracking and test management tools; strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Defines and adopts holistic quality approaches that enable the whole team to pursue efficiency and excellence.
• Collaborates with product owners and developers to define test strategies and acceptance criteria.
• Drives testability, measures test coverage, develops automation, and promotes testing best practices.
• Designs, develops, maintains, and executes automated and manual test cases with comprehensive coverage.
• Tests backend components such as Web Services, databases, and APIs; investigates defects and root causes.
• Mentors junior teammates and fosters a servant leadership mindset.

Skills

Software testing experience

Test automation

Leadership

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Selenium

Azure DevOps

Visual Studio

Git

C#

Java

CI/CD

Job description

Insperity provides the most comprehensive suite of scalable HR solutions available in the marketplace with an optimal blend of premium HR service and technology. With more than 90 locations throughout the U.S., Insperity is currently making a difference for thousands of businesses and communities nationwide.Behind our success is the unshakeable belief in the value of our people. We value diversity, inclusivity and a sense of belonging. We celebrate work and life events, and we partner with our clients and communities to make great things happen.We’ve earned recognition time and again as a top place to work—named among the best by respected organizations like Glassdoor and U.S. News & World Report. We’re also proud to be recognized for one of the country’s Top 50 Midsize Early Talent Programs through RippleMatch’s Campus Forward Awards. There’s never been a better time to be part of Insperity, and our best work is still ahead. Learn more at Insperity.com.Why Insperity?Flexibility: Over 80% of Insperity’s jobs have flexibility. We want your time to have balance, whether it’s spent with coworkers, clients, family or your community.Career Growth: Insperity provides many ways to grow with the company. We offer continuous learning programs, mentorship opportunities and ongoing training.Well-Being: Our total rewards package includes generous paid time off, top-tier medical, dental and vision benefits, health & wellness support, paid volunteer hours and much more. We take care of our people so that you can do your best work.This position is responsible for acting as a a key influencer in shaping the quality strategy for the software products within an Agile Scrum framework. This role is also responsible for designing, executing, and reporting on various tests, such as functional, exploratory, integration, performance, usability, security, and accessibility. Collaborates with developers, analysts, and other stakeholders across multiple teams to identify and resolve defects, improve processes, and deliver high-quality solutions to business partners and clients. This position also serves as a mentor, coach, and example for junior Quality Engineer (QE) team members.Responsibilities:· Defines and adopts holistic quality approaches that enable the whole team to pursue efficiency and excellence.· Collaborates with product owners and developers to define user story test strategies and actionable acceptance criteria.· Drives testability, measures test coverage, develops impactful automation, and promotes best practices in all stages of the software development process.· Designs, develops, maintains, and executes automated and manual test cases, ensuring comprehensive test coverage.· Utilizes technical expertise in testing backend components such as Web Services, Database integrations, and APIs.· Champions and brings a quality-first strategy.· Drives and facilitates proactive discussions about risk with stakeholders in the portfolio.· Investigates and reproduces complex defects, working closely with developers and product owner to facilitate resolution and completing root cause analysis.· Acts as a subject matter expert (SME) of the product portfolio.· Mentors junior teammates with empathy and a servant leadership mindset.· Innovates and improves testing processes.Qualifications:· Associate’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related discipline, or equivalent work experience is required. Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.· Five to seven years of software testing experience is required.· Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines is preferred.· Prior experience working in the human resources or payroll industries is preferred.· Proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks, as well as source control tools.· Strong knowledge of software development methodologies.· Familiarity with bug tracking and test management tools.· Attention to detail and a commitment to quality standards.· Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.· Proven leadership abilities with a self-starter mentality.· Familiarity with one or more of the following: Azure DevOps, Visual Studio, Git, Selenium, Agile methodology, C#, or Java.Insperity provides a reasonable compensation range for each posted role in accordance with applicable pay‑transparency laws. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of job‑related factors, including skills, experience, and geographic location.The compensation range for this position, representing the pay span across all locations where this role may be filled is93,000 - 105,875At Insperity, we celebrate the diversity of our employees and our leadership. Insperity is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, including criminal arrest and/or conviction records.