Senior Test Engineer (FTE)

Job#: 3031535

Job Description:
Senior Test Engineer (FTE)

Location: Tempe, Arizona (Onsite)
Employment Type: Permanent

Role Overview

An opportunity is available for a Senior Test Engineer to join a dynamic Advisor Platform Engineering team. This role is central to designing, developing, and owning the test automation framework for a financial advisor platform. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who can take initiative, provide technical leadership, and work independently within a distributed team structure. This position involves setting up frameworks, not just writing test automation, with a strong preference for Playwright experience or a demonstrated willingness to learn it.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of and drive the test automation strategy across web applications, APIs, and integrated systems.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and maintainable automated test frameworks, with a preference for Playwright.
• Act as a self-starter to identify gaps, propose solutions, and execute independently without constant direction.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior automation engineers, including performing code reviews and establishing guardrails.
• Create and execute automated test suites for functional, regression, and end-to-end workflows within CI/CD pipelines.
• Integrate automated tests into Azure DevOps pipelines to ensure fast feedback loops.
• Analyze test ROI to prioritize automation efforts and ensure maximum business value.
• Collaborate with developers and product owners to embed automation into the Agile SDLC.
• Validate data integrity using SQL queries and API validations.

Required Qualifications

Experience:

• Typically, 7-10 years of professional experience in a test engineering setting.
• 5+ years of experience building, maintaining, or owning automated test frameworks for web and API testing.
• Proven experience as a self-starter who can take initiative and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Technical Skills:

• Experience with test automation frameworks; Playwright is strongly preferred, but experience with Cypress or Selenium is acceptable if the candidate can demonstrate framework ownership.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Python.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Git-based source control, and cloud-native testing.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests into build processes.
• Ability to write and execute SQL queries for data validation.
• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, permanent role based in Tempe, AZ. The position requires onsite presence four days a week, with the option for remote work on Fridays. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position; candidates must not require sponsorship now or in the future. Relocation assistance may be considered.

Compensation & Benefits

A competitive compensation package is offered, with a salary range of $130,000 to $145,000 annually, complemented by a potential 15% bonus. The benefits package includes 401(k), health insurance, and opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement for qualified expenses.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.