Test Engineer 3

Choice Hotels International; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Employee recognition programs

Hotel discounts

Job summary

Choice Hotels International is hiring a Test Engineer III in Scottsdale, AZ. This individual contributor role focuses on ensuring the reliability, functionality, and quality of software used in hospitality services.

You will lead testing activities, develop test plans, and execute a wide range of tests, including API and data validation, while collaborating with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software testing or quality engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies and lifecycle.
• Experience testing web, API, database, and integrated enterprise applications.
• Experience in Agile development environments.
• Proficiency with test management and defect tracking tools.
• Strong SQL and data validation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing activities for medium to large projects and strategic initiatives.
• Develop test plans, test cases, test data, and testing approaches based on requirements.
• Execute functional, integration, regression, end-to-end, API, and data validation testing.
• Identify, document, prioritize, and communicate defects, risks, and quality concerns.
• Perform root cause analysis and support defect resolution efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define quality goals and acceptance criteria.
• Support release validation, deployment testing, and post-release verification activities.

Skills

Software testing

API testing

Web testing

Agile development

SQL/data validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Test management tools

Defect tracking tools

Job description

This role is not eligible for sponsorship AND is four days onsite hybrid at our N. Scottsdale office

Who are we looking for?

Choice Hotels, one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, has an exciting new opportunity as ourTE3( TestEngineerIII )inTest Engineering.TheTest Engineeringis the team thatis responsible for the quality of the choice hotel’s products we develop and deliver.As a key member of ourTest Engineering department, you willbe responsible to ensure the reliability, functionality, and quality of software systems and applications used in various aspects of the hospitality sector with primary focus on enhances guest experience, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead testing activities for medium to large projects and strategic initiatives.
• Develop test plans, test cases, test data, and testing approaches based on business and technical requirements.
• Execute functional, integration, regression, end-to-end, API, and data validation testing.
• Identify, document, prioritize, and communicate defects, risks, and quality concerns.
• Perform root cause analysis and support defect resolution efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define quality goals and acceptance criteria.
• Support release validation, deployment testing, and post-release verification activities.
• Analyze system behavior and data to validate business processes and system integrations.
• Identify opportunities to improve test coverage through automation and reusable testing assets.
• Utilize AI-assisted testing techniques and tools to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Ensure test evidence, documentation, and deliverables meet organizational standards and compliance requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and share testing best practices across teams.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in defining and tracking quality metrics and reporting project test status.

Your Experience,Skills&Competencies

Employment Experience

• 6+ years of software testing or quality engineering experience.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies and software development lifecycle.
• Experienceintesting web, API, database, and integrated enterprise applications.
• Experienceinworking in Agile development environments.
• Proficiency with test management and defect tracking tools.
• Strong SQL and data validation skills.

Additional Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Self-driven, accountable, and able to work independently.
• Continuous learner with a passion for improving technical and testing skills.
• Experience in Finance and/or Hospitality domains is a plus.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.

Your Team

This is an individual contributor role that will report to the Manager ofTestEngineering. You will have5-6peer teammatesand collaborate with cross functional departments on a regular basis.

Choice prioritizes our associate wellbeing by offering a comprehensive benefits program that is both competitive and flexible to help you achieve your wellbeing goals - here are just a few:

• Competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Leave and paid time-off for holidays, vacation, personal, family, volunteer, sick, jury duty, bereavement, military, and religious observance
• Financial benefits for retirement and health savings
• Employee recognition programs
• Discounts at Choice hotels worldwide

About Choice

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. With 7,500 hotels in 45+ countries and territories, we offer a range of high-quality lodging options in the upper upscale, upper midscale, midscale, extended stay, and economy segments. We’re the hotel company for those who choose to bet on themselves — the striver, the dreamer, the entrepreneur — because that’s who we are, too.

At Choice, we are united by the simple belief that tomorrow will be even better than today — for associates, our company, and our franchisees. At our worldwide corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, Maryland, at our technology center in Scottsdale, Arizona, and through our associates around the globe, every voice is heard and every idea is listened to, no matter what area of the company they come from. We are united in supporting the entrepreneurial dreams of our thousands of franchise owners, which propels us forward — giving our work at Choice a purpose larger than our business.

Our corporate office locations:

North Bethesda, MD — Located at Pike & Rose, our worldwide headquarters is less than 15 miles from Washington, D.C., one block away from the North Bethesda Metro station, with easy access to I-495, complimentary parking, electronic charging stations, restaurants and retail.

Scottsdale, AZ — Located at the northwest corner of Loop 101, the Scottsdale office is home to our technology, eCommerce and customer service organizations, with easy access to complimentary parking, electronic charging stations, restaurants and retail.

Minneapolis, MN — Select roles are based in our Minneapolis office on Highway 394, near the intersection with Highway 100, only five minutes from downtown.

Field/Remote — Select roles designated as field/remote will require associates to work from a home office, connecting virtually with Choice team members and leadership on Zoom, with possible required travel depending on the role.

Choice’s Cultural Values

Welcome and Respect Everyone | Be Bold | Be Quick | Listen | Be Curious | Show Integrity

Choice’s Leadership Principles

Act with Intention | Lead with Authenticity | Grow & Deliver