Senior SDET Engineer

About Payscale

Payscale is the pioneer of compensation intelligence, helping organizations make smarter pay decisions that drive business performance. For more than 20 years, Payscale has combined trusted market data with AI-powered technology to deliver actionable insights that turn pay from a cost into a catalyst for growth. The Payscale Intelligence Cloud portfolio of solutions — Ascent, JobNav, and Paycycle — empower top companies and businesses like Cintas, Leidos, Chipotle, Ohio State University, and TJX Companies.

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Job Summary

Join Payscale as a Senior SDET Engineer and help shape the future of our products through quality and innovation. We’re looking for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with the latest technologies to deliver outstanding results.

What You'll Do

• Review and analyze new feature requirements and design specifications

• Collaborate closely with the development team to define testing strategies for various components

• Own the transition process from manual testing to automation, by developing automation frameworks

• Develop and execute comprehensive functional test plans and test cases, both automated and manual

• Create test coverage reports and other quality-related documentation

• Perform project and defect tracking using standard tools and processes

• Drive and enforce QA best practices and continuous process improvements

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in a software Quality Assurance role

• 3+ years of experience in a similar role

• Hands-on experience with automation testing frameworks (Playwright, Cypress, Selenium)

• Hands-on experience with one of the following programming languages: JavaScript/TypeScript.

• Ability to support, maintain and execute automated functional tests.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies

• Experience using issue/project tracking tools such as JIRA

• Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a dynamic work environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with test case management systems (e.g., Qase, TestRail, Zephyr)

• Experience testing APIs using Postman or similar tools

Nice to Have

• Experience with AI tooling to aid in test case generation and developing automated tests (OpenAI, GitHub Copilot, etc.)

SQL skills (e.g., PostgreSQL, MSSQL)

Location

Payscale Romania has an employee centric hybrid model that provides you the flexibility to do your best work in a space that supports you, while also finding time to collaborate in person in our office for the moments that matter.

In our hybrid model, employees can work from the location that works best for them when not in the office.

When you work from home, we recommend ensuring that you can meet the following technology, equipment and workspace requirements:

• High-Speed Internet - A stable broadband or fiber connection (satellite is highly discouraged) with a minimum speed of 100 Mbps in a dedicated workspace that has a reliable Wi-Fi signal.

• Device for Multifactor Authentication (MFA/2FA) - smartphone, tablet, etc.

When it matters (usually no more than a few times a year) we take the time to gather in larger groups for in-person events.

Payscale has employees across the US, Canada, UK, The Philippines and Romania however we are currently unable to hire in the Quebec Province, Northern Ireland, and Hawaii.

Benefits and Perks

All around awesome culture where together we strive to live our 5 values:

• Data informed decision making.

• Customer first. Always.

• Succeed together.

• Relentless about results. Obsessed with excellence.

• Lead the change. Shape the standard.

An open and inclusive environment where you’ll learn and grow through programs and resources like:

• Monthly company All Hands meetings

• Regular opportunities for executive leadership exposure through things like AMAs

• Access to continued learning & development opportunities

• Our commitment to a continuous feedback culture which allows us to drive performance and career growth

• A growing network of Employee Resource Groups

• Company sponsored volunteer hours

• And more!

Our more standard benefits

• Paid Time Off: 25 paid vacation days, plus eligible public holidays, 2 floating holidays annually and 2 additional Payscale holidays (Global Mental Health Day & US Independence Day)

• Medical Insurance: 100% employer-paid coverage for employees, plus premium coverage for 1 dependent (employee responsible for dependent taxes).

• Meal Vouchers: Monthly allowance, fully funded by Payscale.

• Pension: Employer contribution to a Pillar III plan.

• Life & Disability Insurance: 100% employer-paid coverage.

• Remote Work Stipend: Monthly stipend to support remote work and/or wellness expenses.

• Additional Leave: Paid leave entitlements under the Romanian Labor Code (e.g., marriage, bereavement).

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We embrace equal employment opportunity. Payscale is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. It is our policy that employees will not be subjected to unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, political ideology, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to: recruitment, hiring, transfers, promotions, training, discipline, termination, compensation and benefits, performance appraisals, education, and social and recreational programs.

We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.

If you have a disability or impairment and need assistance with the application process, please email recruiting@payscale.com for support.

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