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QA Engineer

AT ADP
ADP

QA Engineer

Barcelona, Spain

ADP is hiring a QA Engineer.

  • Are you empathetic to client needs and inspired by transformation and impacting the lives of millions of people every day?
  • Are you looking to join a dynamic, inclusive team environment with a culture of collaboration and belonging?

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

In this role, you will join a team to build and debug ADP's cloud-based AI and machine learning-enhanced payroll, tax, HR, and benefits solutions to help our customers save time, stay compliant, and manage costs.

No two days are the same. You will work alongside a team of passionate, creative developers to complete sprints identified during scrum meetings, where we tackle problems and prioritize what we code next. From concept to code, you'll spend your days building new features and upgrades supporting business clients that employ anywhere from one to one million employees.

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To thrive in this role, you'll need to be a motivated and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Engineer with 2 to 5 years of experience to join our deveopment team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in automation testing using Playwright, with a focus on UI, API, visual, and accessibility (a11y) tests, as well as manual testing activities including test plan creation, test case design, test cycle management, and bug tracking.

You don't need to know every technology, but you're an enthusiastic creator who stays current and looks forward to trying new code. You're always looking for new ways to make tools better for our users.

Integrity, resilience, creativity, and team spirit are must-haves in this job. You'll learn new things, 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!

Learn more about ADP at tech.adp.com/careers

A little about ADP: We are a global leader in HR technology, offering the latest AI and machine learning-enhanced payroll, tax, HR, benefits, and much more. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive, down-to-earth culture that welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. ADP has a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as a global Best Places to Work, DiversityInc® Top 50 Company, Best CEO and company for women, LGBTQ+, multicultural talent, and more. Learn more about ADP's commitment on our YouTube channel: http://adp.careers/DEI_Videos

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

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

  • Write and advise on high-quality, efficient, and maintainable automation scripts. Automate functional and non-functional requirements across the code, UI and services scripts. You'll create test plans, test cases, and scenarios for large-scale, complex software applications. You will focus on the verification and validation of applications from an end-user perspective. Also conduct manual testing activities, including exploratory testing, to ensure software quality.
  • Working in two-week sprints, you must keep up with timelines and testing/coding standards.
  • Variety of work. There is no typical day. You could work on anything from migrations to delivering new features, product enhancements, or creating new services.
  • You're always learning new codes and eager to figure things out as you learn.
  • We're working on products with tech that we've never used before. Inevitable challenges will arise, and we'll rely on you to look for a solution.
  • You'll work in a continuous development environment using Git/Bitbucket and automatic build and testing.
  • You have 2-5 years of experience in relevant skills gained and developed in the same or similar role.

TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 2 to 5 years of experience in software quality assurance, with a strong focus on automation testing using Playwright and also in Manual Testing
  • Experience with a programming language such as Javascript, Typescript.
  • Hands-on experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, REST Assured) and visual testing tools.
  • Familiarity with accessibility testing standards (e.g., WCAG) and tools (e.g., Axe, Pa11y).
  • Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
  • Experience in creating detailed test plans, test cases, and test cycle documentation.
  • Proficiency in defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla) and test management tools.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Automation Testing:

  • Develop, maintain, and execute automated tests using Playwright for UI, API, visual, and accessibility testing.
  • Collaborate with developers to ensure testability of features and implement best practices in test automation.
  • Analyze test results, report issues, and work closely with the development team to resolve defects.

Manual Testing:

  • Create and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases based on project requirements.
  • Conduct manual testing activities, including exploratory testing, to ensure software quality.
  • Manage test cycles and track progress, ensuring thorough documentation of test results.

Regression Testing:

  • Perform regression testing for new releases and ensure that existing functionalities remain intact.
  • Develop and execute manual tests for functionalities that are not yet automated.

Defect Management:

  • Log, track, and prioritize defects in the issue tracking system.
  • Verify defect fixes and conduct re-testing to ensure quality standards are met.
  • Communicate findings and provide status updates to stakeholders.

Collaboration:

  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, development, and design, to understand requirements and deliver quality products.
  • Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to provide insights on quality and testing.

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 find 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!

Find out why people come to ADP and why they stay: https://youtu.be/ODb8lxBrxrY

(ADA version: https://youtu.be/IQjUCA8SOoA )

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. Click https://jobs.adp.com/life-at-adp/ to learn more about ADP's culture and our full set of values.

Client-provided location(s): Barcelona, Spain
Job ID: ADP-6011755509252024
Employment Type: Other