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Sr. Lead QA Engineer

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Etobicoke (Canada)Onsite$128,900 - $178,900Mainframe

Job Description

ADP is hiring a SR Lead QA Engineer

  • Are you empathic to client needs and working collaboratively to find the best solutions, even if they are not yours?

  • Are you inspired by transformation and making an impact on the lives of millions of people every day?

Well, this may be the role for you. Ready to design what's next?

In this role, you will work with the development team to gather details on features we want to develop and use that information to build and execute product testing for ADP's cloud-based Human Resource solutions to determine customer usability before deployment. This role is critical to making sure we deploy usable products.

You'll work within an agile team using test automation frameworks to create complex test scenarios before integrating different systems. Your role requires you to advocate for necessary changes to improve the end-user experience of our payroll products.

To thrive in this role, you'll need to be curious, persistent, and at times persuasive. You'll need to be familiar with other HCM or payroll products. You'll use your leadership and persuasion with the product team to implement necessary fixes for the end user's benefit. As a Senior Lead QA Engineer, you'll also leverage your leadership and teaching skills to train and mentor junior-level QA professionals. You will own the releases with your product features and be responsible for building out the plans, dividing tasks among the team, identifying problems, and solving them.  part of our team, you'll find exciting challenges, get opportunities to grow your career, and develop solid friendships as we design what's next for ADP and the industry.

Like what you see?  Apply now!

 

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Here's what you can expect on a typical day:

  • Agile. You understand that an agile QA environment requires flexibility. Working in two-week sprints, you must keep up with timelines and coding standards. Time constraints and fluidity of work often mean taking a creative approach to our testing strategy. Your first thought? Bring it on!

  • Create & Test. Design , execute, and maintain automated test scrips using established test automation frameworks. Develop comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scenarios for large-scale, complex distributed systems. Perform both manual and automated testing, and accurately identify, document, communicate, and track defects using a defect tracking Investigate and resolve technical issues through debugging, research, and root-cause analysis.

  • Collaborate. We work collaboratively, so you will communicate and collaborate with technical developers and multiple stakeholders for your products. You'll articulate clear and compelling reasons to persuade developers to make product changes for the end user's benefit.

  • Learning. You're always learning new codes and eager to figure things out as you learn.

  • Challenges. Inevitable challenges will arise, and we'll rely on you to look for a solution.

TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE:

  • You'll have a Bachelor's degree OR equivalent.

Qualifications & Experience

  • 7+ years of experience in functional QA, including 5–10 years supporting payroll systems

  • Strong experience in Agile development environments and familiarity with the full SDLC

  • Hands-on experience with issue tracking tools such as JIRA

  • Experience testing complex distribution systems

  • Knowledge of payroll applications, preferably ADP software

  • Familiarity with mainframe/HOD environments

Test Automation & Quality Practices

  • Experience developing and maintaining test automation scripts and frameworks

  • Ability to design and implement test automation frameworks and integrate them with CI/CD pipelines

  • Strong understanding of testing best practices, methodologies, and quality standards

Skills & Competencies

  • Excellent problem-solving, debugging skills and analytical skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset

  • Innovative, proactive, and high-energy approach to work

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

  • Ability to manage heavy workloads, meet tight deadlines, and remain flexible with work hours as needed to support testing efforts

 

PREFERRED:

  • ChangeMan or other mainframe source control software

 

YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE BECAUSE YOU CAN:

  • Have courageous team collaboration. Courage comes from how associates are willing to have difficult conversations, speak up, be an owner, and challenge one another's ideas to net out the best solution.

  • Deliver at epic scale. We deliver real user outcomes using strong judgment and good instincts. We're obsessed with the art of achieving simplicity with a focus on client happiness and productivity.

  • Be surrounded by curious learners. We align ourselves with other smart people in an environment where we grow and elevate one another to the next level. We encourage our associates to listen, stay agile, and learn from mistakes.

  • Act like an owner & doer. Mission-driven and committed to leading change, you will be encouraged to take on any challenge and solve complex problems. No tasks are beneath or too great for us. We are hands-on and willing to master our craft.

  • Give back to others. Always do the right thing for our clients and our community and humbly give back to the community where we live and work. Support our associates in times of need through ADP's Philanthropic Foundation.

  • Join a company committed to equality and equity. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions.

 

What are you waiting for?  Apply today!

About ADP

A little about ADP: We are a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions that unite HR, payroll, talent, time, tax and benefits administration and a leader in business outsourcing services, analytics, and compliance expertise. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating a down-to-earth culture that embraces our core values, welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We've received recognition for our work by many esteemed organizations, learn more at ADP Awards and Recognition.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at ADP: ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace, and is further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including: race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability. Hiring decisions are based upon ADP's operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.
Ethics at ADP: ADP has a long, proud history of conducting business with the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all applicable laws. We also expect our people to uphold our values with the highest level of integrity and behave in a manner that fosters an honest and respectful workplace.

Beware of hiring scams. ADP will never request money, nor ask you to purchase equipment or services as part of our hiring process or ask you to submit personal information via text message when applying for a job at ADP.

Can role be virtual?

No

Job Details

  • Pay Range: $128,900.00 - $178,900.00 / year

Pay Transparency

Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills, and relevant experience. Some positions may include additional compensation in the form of bonus, equity or commissions. *Actual compensation will not be less than the applicable minimum wage or minimum exempt salary requirement under federal, state and local laws.

We offer the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Matched Retirement Savings, Wellness Program, Short-and Long-Term Disability, Charitable Contribution Match, Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation, Paid Volunteer Time Off, and more.

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