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About Apexon:
Apexon is a digital-first technology services firm specializing in accelerating business transformation and delivering human-centric digital experiences. We have been meeting customers wherever they are in the digital lifecycle and helping them outperform their competition through speed and innovation.
Apexon brings together distinct core competencies in AI, analytics, app development, cloud, commerce, CX, data, DevOps, IoT, mobile, quality engineering, and UX, along with deep expertise in BFSI, healthcare, and life sciences, helping businesses capitalize on the unlimited opportunities digital offers.
Our reputation is built on a comprehensive suite of engineering services, a dedication to solving clients' toughest technology problems, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Everstone Capital, Apexon has a global presence across four continents.
We enable #HumanFirstDIGITAL
We are hiring for a Functional Test Lead opportunity.
Role: Functional Test Lead
Location: Remote
Position: 1
Employment Type: W2 Candidates Only
Security Clearance: Public Trust Clearance Required
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Functional Test Lead with strong expertise in manual and automated testing, payroll systems, and software quality assurance. The ideal candidate will lead functional testing activities throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), ensuring high quality software solutions through comprehensive test planning, execution, automation strategy, and collaboration with cross functional stakeholders. Experience with payroll processing, AI driven testing tools, and Agile methodologies is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead functional testing activities across enterprise payroll applications
- Design and execute comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and test cases
- Perform manual and automated testing to validate application functionality
- Develop and maintain test scripts for functional, regression, smoke, and end to end testing
- Create complex test data sets to validate business logic, workflows, and error handling
- Execute regression testing to ensure new enhancements do not impact existing functionality
- Conduct smoke testing to validate critical system functionality
- Perform end to end testing across complete payroll business processes
- Validate payroll calculations, deductions, taxes, benefits, garnishments, bonuses, and gross to net processing
- Verify payroll lifecycle processes including onboarding, HR integrations, payroll simulations, payroll processing, and termination activities
- Validate retroactive payroll calculations and salary adjustments
- Monitor testing activities to ensure compliance with USPS Technology Solution Life Cycle (TSLC) standards
- Analyze testing results, identify defects, and collaborate with developers to resolve issues
- Utilize AI driven testing tools to improve testing efficiency and automation
- Collaborate with Product Owners, Solution Architects, Developers, Managers, and business stakeholders throughout the SDLC
Required Skills:
- 5 to 10 years of experience in technology or software development
- Minimum 5 years of experience in manual and automated software testing
- Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Deep knowledge of software testing methodologies
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem solving skills
- Experience developing test plans, test scripts, and testing procedures
- Payroll domain expertise
- Knowledge of payroll processing cycles
- Understanding of payroll tax calculations
- Experience with payroll deductions, benefits, garnishments, and bonuses
- Knowledge of gross to net payroll calculations
- Understanding of payroll onboarding and HR integrations
- Experience validating payroll simulations and paycheck processing
- Knowledge of payroll accounting principles
- Experience with AI driven test automation tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to collaborate with technical and business stakeholders
Preferred Skills:
- DevSecOps
- Agile Scrum
- VersionOne or equivalent Agile project management tools
- SDLC best practices
- Payroll systems implementation experience
- AI and Machine Learning tools including Microsoft Copilot, IBM watsonx, ReDux, or similar platforms
- Mainframe knowledge
Expected Deliverables:
- Functional Test Plans
- Test Cases and Test Scripts
- Smoke Testing Results
- Regression Testing Results
- End to End Testing Results
- Test Execution Reports
- Defect Reports
- Test Data Sets
- Testing Documentation
- Quality Assurance Deliverables
- Compliance Documentation
Education Requirement:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Technology, Software Development, Computer Science, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline is preferred.
Note: Candidates without a relevant degree must possess an additional 5 years of directly related professional experience.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Did you know that Apexon has been Certified by Great Place To Work in multiple global regions? Apexon is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and promoting diversity in the workplace. We take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals. Apexon strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to gender, race, color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Our Commitment to Environment:
Actively contribute to Apexon''s commitment to environmental responsibility by following sustainable practices and supporting ESG initiatives.
Our Perks and Benefits:
Our benefits and rewards program has been thoughtfully designed to recognize your skills and contributions, elevate your learning experience, and provide care and support for you and your loved ones.
We also offer:
- Health Insurance with Dental & Vision
- 401K Plan
- Life Insurance, STD & LTD
- Paid Vacations & Holidays
- Continuous Skill Based Development and Career Advancement Opportunities
Job Location :
Baltimore, Maryland, United States