Senior Engineer Software Testing in Schaumburg

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About Paylocity

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.

Want to develop the strategies and principles needed to deliver compelling software? Join our team and help us enhance our all-in-one software platform, elevate our one-of-a-kind technology, and improve the employee experience.

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About the Team
The Search & AI Assistant team is a growing engineering group based in the Czech Republic, responsible for building the company’s Search platform and integrating a conversational AI Assistant. As usage and scope increase, the team is expanding with a clear path toward splitting into two focused teams, offering engineers the chance to join early and help shape the future of these platforms.

The team collaborates closely with product and UX partners in the United States while remaining fully co-located in CZ. The technical stack includes containerized .NET services, ReactJS, AWS, OpenSearch, and Amazon Bedrock, supporting modern, scalable search and AI-driven experiences.

Position Overview

The Senior Software Test Engineer serves as a technical leader in our Quality Assurance organization. As a senior member of our team, you'll architect comprehensive testing strategies, lead cross-functional initiatives, and mentor junior engineers while driving quality excellence across multiple product areas. This role represents a significant opportunity to shape our quality practices and contribute to engineering excellence at scale.

Primary Responsibilities

The below represents the primary duties of the position, others may be assigned as needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Core Responsibilities

• Architect and implement comprehensive automated testing frameworks across multiple feature domains
• Lead strategic test planning for complex epics and feature sets, considering technical dependencies and risk mitigation
• Design and optimize scalable test solutions ensuring reliability and maintainability
• Drive defect prevention strategies and quality initiatives across multiple teams
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups to identify and address testing bottlenecks
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers
• Develop and maintain comprehensive test coverage strategies
• Balance quality objectives with release timelines effectively
• Act as a quality champion, embedding quality principles early in the development lifecycle
• Drive continuous improvement in testing processes and automation frameworks
• Represent QA interests in architectural discussions and technical decisions

Team Collaboration

• Contribute and participate in opportunities for technical innovation and experimentation
• Collaborate with product owners on feature requirements
• Participate in hiring and interviewing processes

Growth & Development

• Lead technical discussions and architectural decisions for test automation
• Mentor junior engineers in testing best practices and automation
• Drive quality initiatives across multiple teams
• Provide technical guidance on testing strategies
• Contribute to engineering-wide initiatives and standards

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in software testing and automation

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in automated testing frameworks and tools
• Strong knowledge of software design patterns and architecture
• Experience with cloud-based testing environments
• Deep understanding of performance and security testing concepts
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools and pipeline optimization
• Version control systems expertise (Git )
• Database concepts and SQL knowledge
• Strong programming skills in an automation framework (Cypress, Playwright, Selenium)
• Deep understanding of software architecture patterns and system design
• Experience leading testing efforts for large-scale applications
• Strong technical leadership and mentoring skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with agile development methodologies
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

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 of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of , , , , , , , veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Paylocity, we believe makes us better. We embrace and encourage our employees’ in , culture, , family or marital status, or expression, , , physical and mental ability, political affiliation, , or spiritual belief, , socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We actively cultivate these through our employee resource groups (ERGs), employee experiences, perspectives, talents, and approaches to drive innovation in the software and services we provide our customers. We comply with federal and state laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact LeaveBenefits@paylocity.com. This email address is exclusively designated for such requests, aligning with federal and state laws. Please do not send resumes to this email address, as they will be removed.

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