Summary:
As the first quality engineer for GEICO’s Payments Platform, you will define and implement a quality strategy and architecture to enable engineers to deliver high-quality software efficiently. This role involves building automation infrastructure, testing frameworks, test cases and developing a comprehensive strategy to ensure quality across the entire stack.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement a comprehensive shift-left testing strategy that integrates quality practices early in the development lifecycle
- Build and execute e2e automation frameworks to proactively catch defects
- Implement defect leakage tracking and metrics to hold engineering teams accountable
- Lead quality initiatives and establish testing standards from the ground up
- Partner with engineering teams to integrate testing into their development workflow
- Create and maintain testing infrastructure, test suites and make tooling decisions
- Prioritize critical test coverage and ensure smooth migration from legacy systems
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of software testing experience, with at least 3 years focused on payment systems or financial technologies.
- Proven hands-on experience building an e2e automation frameworks from scratch.
- Proven experience implementing shift-left testing methodologies in large-scale applications
- Experience testing payment applications and integrations
- Track record of leadership in establishing testing practices that reduce defect leakage
- Expertise in API testing and microservices architecture testing and tools (e.g. Postman or RESTAssured)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with PCI DSS compliance and security testing
- Experience testing payment gateway integrations (Stripe, Paypal, Adyen, JPM, PaymentTech etc)
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
- Experience with chaos engineering and resilience testing
- Proficiency in GoLang testing ecosystem to get code coverage, mocking services (such as stretchr)
Education:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
Annual Salary
$115,000.00 - $230,000.00The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.
Benefits:
As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:
- Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
- Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
- 401(k) Plan
- Tuition Assistance
- Paid Training and Licensures
*Benefits may be different by location. Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.
**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.
The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.
GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental (including orthodontia), and vision options with multiple plan types. Wellness resources, HSAs/FSAs, and related programs add breadth to the core health offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) with an employer match, and the match level is still characterized as good even after adjustments. Access to a credit union and financial education tools further strengthens the overall retirement/financial support picture.
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Flexible Benefits — Work-life programs provide flexibility through hybrid scheduling and limited remote-work options, alongside a broad menu of ancillary benefits such as commuter pre-tax programs, employee discounts, and charitable gift matching. Education support via tuition assistance and scholarships adds additional optionality for different needs.
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