Engineer Software Testing

**Engineer Software Testing - Time & Labor****Location**:_Remote (Must be based anywhere near Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey)_**Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the fastest-growing HCM software providers worldwide by offering an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that helps businesses automate and streamline HR and payroll processes, attract and retain talent, and build a strong workplace culture.While traditional HR and payroll providers automate basic HR processes such as payroll and benefits administration, Paylocity goes further by developing tools that HR and businesses need to compete for talent and deliver against the expectations of the modern workforce.Take your career to the next level at one of G2's Top 100 Software Companies. Explore our Product & Technology positions to see where you fit**About The Team**Time & Labor Engineering teams build the core systems that power how employees track time, manage schedules, and get paid. We’re solving real-world problems for managers and employees by building intuitive, scalable tools that handle complex workforce rules and keep businesses running smoothly. Our products are among the most critical in the Paylocity platform We design and deliver tools that help businesses manage their workforce with confidence, while making it easier for managers to lead and employees to thrive.**Position Overview**The Software Test Engineer independently drives testing initiatives while contributing to team excellence. As a software test engineer, you'll implement automated testing solutions, optimize test coverage, and mentor junior engineers. This role represents an opportunity to significantly impact our quality assurance practices and contribute to our engineering excellence.**Primary Responsibilities**The below represents the primary duties of the position, others may be assigned as needed. Toperform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/orability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential functions.**Core Responsibilities**- Design and implement comprehensive automated testing solutions across functional, API, performance, and security domains- Develop and maintain medium-complexity test plans, ensuring thorough product coverage- Independently oversee testing projects from planning to delivery, meeting project deadlines- Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines, optimizing continuous integration workflows- Expand automated test coverage across multiple testing layers- Analyze and identify testing gaps; develop strategies to address them- Provide expert feedback on product testability during development phases- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve overall quality processes- Proactively identify and escalate technical risks and project delays- Participate in architectural discussions to ensure quality considerations- Document and track defects effectively, collaborating with development teams- Contribute to improving team-wide testing strategies and methodology**Education and Experience**- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field- Minimum 2 years of professional software engineering experience**Technical Skills**- Proficiency in automated testing frameworks and tools (Cypress, Playwright, Selenium)- Strong knowledge of API testing principles and practices- Understanding of performance and security testing concepts- Experience with CI/CD tools and pipelines- Proficiency in version control systems expertise (Git preferred)- Demonstrated knowledge of database concepts and SQL knowledge- Experience with test management tools and defect tracking systems- Strong understanding of software development fundamentals- Experience with agile development methodologies- Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities**Physical requirements**- Ability to sit for extended periods: The role requires sitting at a desk or workstation for long periods, typically 7-8 hours a day- Use of computer and phone systems: The employee must be able to operate a computer, use phone systems, and type. This includes using multiple software programs and inquiries simultaneously**Paylocity is an equal-opportunity employer.**Paylocity is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Paylocity, we believe diversity makes us better.We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences