Senior Engineer Software Testing - Mobile Portal

Overview

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality software that makes a real impact? At
Paylocity, we’re looking for a Staff Testing Engineer to take our testing practices to the next
level. In this role, you’ll lead the charge of building cutting-edge testing frameworks, driving
automation, and ensuring our products exceed the expectations of our clients. As a key player in
our engineering team, you’ll collaborate with talented developers, mentor future testing leaders,
and champion innovation in quality assurance. If you’re ready to shape the future of payroll and
HR technology while working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we want to hear from
you!

Key Responsibilities

• Be able to contribute to and maintain scalable test automation frameworks and
  strategies
• Define and align system-level test strategies across teams
• Improve automation to speed up delivery with better results
• Provide input on design and architecture from a testing perspective
• Develop and track quality metrics to drive continuous improvement
• Lead technical discussions on testing infrastructure
• Mentor engineers and promote a quality-first culture
• Partner with product owners, engineers, and stakeholders ensure automated test
  frameworks are aligned with the overall goals, requirements, and deadlines of project
  deliverables

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field or equivalent experience
• 5+ years in software testing and automation
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript or similar languages
• Hands-on experience with frameworks like Cypress or Playwright
• Strong understanding of test architecture, including the tradeoffs between unit,
  integration, and end-to-end testing
• Experience leading testing initiatives and mentoring engineers
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with agile development practices
  

Nice to Have

• Experience testing mobile apps on iOS and Android, ideally in both native and hybrid
  codebases
• Use of Storybook for component testing
• Knowledge of release processes, observability, and test management tools (e.g., Qase)
• Proficiency in automated testing frameworks and tools with a background in mobile
  app testing
• Experience designing and implementing testing strategies for mobile applications across
  both native and cross-platform/hybrid environments.
• Familiarity with tools such as Xcode, Android Studio, and browser dev tools
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and mobile build systems
  

Why Paylocity?
We provide competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. At Paylocity,
we value diversity, encourage innovation, and foster an inclusive workplace.

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