Location:
Guadalajara
The engineer software tester independently drives testing initiatives while contributing to team excellence.
As a software test engineer, you will 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.
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.
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 5 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 (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
Communication Proficiency: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
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📌 Senior Engineer Software Testing (Guadalajara)
🏢 Paylocity
📍 Guadalajara