Salesforce Test Engineer

A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 15 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.

We are looking for a pioneering Salesforce Test Automation Engineer to lead the establishment of automated testing for our Salesforce implementations and custom enhancements. The successful candidate will have a strong foundation in test automation development and will be instrumental in ensuring the functionality, performance, and security of our Salesforce solutions through the implementation of automated tests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain test automation frameworks for Salesforce modules, customizations, and integrations.

• Design and execute automated test plans and scripts using tools such as Selenium, focusing on enhancing test coverage and efficiency.

• Collaborate with Product Owners, developers, and business analysts to understand requirements and ensure thorough test automation coverage.

• Conduct automated functional, regression, integration, and performance testing on Salesforce applications.

• Accurately identify, document, and manage defects and inconsistencies.

• Work closely with development teams to drive issue resolution and enhance test script reliability.

• Integrate automated tests within CI/CD pipelines using platforms like Jenkins or AWS Code Build/Code Pipeline to support continuous integration and delivery.

• Ensure all Salesforce solutions adhere to company quality standards, industry best practices, and regulatory guidelines.

• Participate in code reviews, providing insights into potential quality challenges.

• Validate data integrity and accuracy across various Salesforce modules and integrations through automated tests.

• Continuously assess and refine test automation processes, tools, and methodologies to maximize testing efficiency and effectiveness.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to detect and resolve quality issues early in the development lifecycle.

• Provide insights and recommendations to enhance system performance, user experience, and overall product quality.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of test cases, outcomes, and quality metrics.

• Prepare and deliver test automation reports to project teams, highlighting critical findings, risks, and recommendations.

• Contribute to developing user guides, release notes, and training materials.

• Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and assist end-users during testing phases.

• Mentor team members on test automation best practices and the application of testing tools and methodologies.

• Stay informed on the latest Salesforce releases and features and their implications on test automation.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.

• At least 3 years of experience in test automation development, with a focus on Salesforce systems.

• Strong understanding of Salesforce modules, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Marketing Cloud.

• Proven experience in test automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium.

• Familiarity with CI/CD platforms like Jenkins or AWS Code Build/Code Pipeline.

• Coding experience with JavaScript or TypeScript.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail.

• Outstanding communication skills, capable of documenting and presenting test automation findings.

• Strong understanding of agile software development practices and tools.

• Solution-oriented with a keen sense of quality, attention to detail, accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to tight deadlines.

Preferred Requirements:

• Salesforce certifications, such as Salesforce Administrator or Platform Developer.

• Experience working with Agile development methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.

• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams, including in-person, remote, and offshore team members.

• Strong organizational skills, capable of multitasking, setting priorities, and working in a team with diverse cultural backgrounds.

• Self-motivated team player able to handle conflicting priorities while consistently maintaining quality performance standards.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks within tight deadlines, prioritize effectively, and deliver high-quality work.

• Experience in the education or ed-tech industry is advantageous.

• Interest in sharing knowledge and mentoring colleagues.

• Familiarity with tools and methodologies that could benefit Amplify and the discernment to recommend their implementation.

What we offer:

Salary is only one component of the Amplify Total Rewards package, which includes a 401(k) plan, competitive health insurance and mental health options, basic life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and access to best-in-class development programs. The gross salary range for this role is $113,000 - $115,000. This role is eligible to earn an annual discretionary bonus that rewards individual and company performance.

Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Amplify makes employment decisions based on qualifications and merit, and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

Amplify is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans.  If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the application or hiring process, please email hiringaccommodations@amplify.com.

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Amplify is an E-Verify participant.