Ellucian
Senior Principal Software Test Engineer
🇺🇸 Remote - US
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Software Engineering
🗓️ May 23rd, 2025
CI/CD
Docker
OWASP
Edtech.com's Summary
Ellucian is hiring a Senior Principal Software Test Engineer. The role involves designing and automating high-value tests, integrating them into CI/CD pipelines, and guiding project teams on quality engineering practices. The engineer will architect and maintain automation frameworks, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and act as a subject matter expert in software testing.
Highlights
Highlights
- Architect and maintain UI and API automation suites using Playwright/Selenium and Postman/REST Assured.
- Develop performance and security test scripts, integrating them into CI/CD pipelines.
- Hands-on expertise required with tools like JMeter, K6, OWASP ZAP; scripting in TypeScript/JavaScript or Python.
- Compensation details not specified.
- 5-7 years of experience in software or QA engineering with a focus on test automation and DevOps.
- Experience with Docker containers and cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Comprehensive health coverage, flexible time off, a 401k with match, and parental leave.
- Education assistance and professional development opportunities available.
Senior Principal Software Test Engineer Full Description
Senior Principal Software Test Engineer
- US
- Services
- 6008
- Up to 25%
About Ellucian
Ellucian is a global market leader in education technology. We power innovation for higher education, partnering with more than 2,900 customers across 50 countries and serving over 20 million students. Ellucian's AI-powered platform, trained on the richest dataset available in higher education, drives efficiency, personalized experiences, and strengthened engagement for all students, faculty and staff. Fueled by decades of experience with a singular focus on the unique needs of learning institutions, the Ellucian platform features best-in-class SaaS capabilities and delivers insights needed now and into the future. These solutions and services span the entire student lifecycle, from student recruitment, enrollment, and retention to workforce analytics, fundraising, and alumni engagement. Ellucian's innovative solutions, vast ecosystem of partners, and user community of more than 45,000 provide best practices leading to greater institutional success and achieving better student outcomes.
Values Rooted in Purpose
We embrace the power to lead, the courage to innovate, and the determination to grow. At our core, we believe in humanizing our approach, recognizing that our people are our greatest strength. With a shared vision of transformation, we endeavor to shape a brighter future for higher education.
About the Opportunity
As a Senior Principal Software Test Engineer in Ellucian’s Professional Services Group, you will design and automate high-value tests, embed them into CI/CD pipelines, and guide project teams in modern quality engineering practices. You will operate as a hands-on technical subject matter expert, owning frameworks, championing best practices, and collaborating closely with clients and cross-functional delivery teams. This role does not include formal people-management responsibilities typically associated with a Test Lead.
Where you will make an impact
Ellucian is a global market leader in education technology. We power innovation for higher education, partnering with more than 2,900 customers across 50 countries and serving over 20 million students. Ellucian's AI-powered platform, trained on the richest dataset available in higher education, drives efficiency, personalized experiences, and strengthened engagement for all students, faculty and staff. Fueled by decades of experience with a singular focus on the unique needs of learning institutions, the Ellucian platform features best-in-class SaaS capabilities and delivers insights needed now and into the future. These solutions and services span the entire student lifecycle, from student recruitment, enrollment, and retention to workforce analytics, fundraising, and alumni engagement. Ellucian's innovative solutions, vast ecosystem of partners, and user community of more than 45,000 provide best practices leading to greater institutional success and achieving better student outcomes.
Values Rooted in Purpose
We embrace the power to lead, the courage to innovate, and the determination to grow. At our core, we believe in humanizing our approach, recognizing that our people are our greatest strength. With a shared vision of transformation, we endeavor to shape a brighter future for higher education.
About the Opportunity
As a Senior Principal Software Test Engineer in Ellucian’s Professional Services Group, you will design and automate high-value tests, embed them into CI/CD pipelines, and guide project teams in modern quality engineering practices. You will operate as a hands-on technical subject matter expert, owning frameworks, championing best practices, and collaborating closely with clients and cross-functional delivery teams. This role does not include formal people-management responsibilities typically associated with a Test Lead.
Where you will make an impact
- Technical Ownership
- Architect, build, and maintain UI (Playwright/Selenium) and API (Postman/REST Assured) automation suites that are reusable across multiple higher‑ed deployments.
- Develop performance and security test scripts (JMeter/K6 and OWASP ZAP) and integrate them into Git‑based CI/CD pipelines.
- Create standardized test data management approaches that support repeatable runs and compliance requirements.
- Process & Enablement
- Collaborate with project managers, DevOps engineers, and customer SMEs to embed continuous testing throughout delivery.
- Conduct code reviews of test automation, identify gaps, and drive refactoring for reliability and speed.
- Produce clear dashboards and executive‑friendly reports through tools such as SpiraTest or Azure DevOps.
- Client Engagement
- Partner directly with higher‑education institutions to gather testing requirements, demonstrate automation outcomes, and ensure solutions align with regulatory needs.
- Serve as a trusted advisor on modern quality‑engineering techniques, advocating for risk‑based, shift‑left testing strategies.
What You Will Bring
- 5 to 7 years of experience in software or QA engineering, with at least 5 years focused on test automation and DevOps practices.
- Proven hands‑on expertise with two or more of the following: Playwright, Selenium, Postman, REST Assured, JMeter, K6, Gatling, OWASP ZAP.
- Strong scripting in TypeScript/JavaScript or Python and solid grasp of Git, CI/CD, and infrastructure‑as‑code concepts.
- Experience running tests inside Docker containers and at least one cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Background in enterprise or SaaS environments; higher‑ed or consulting exposure is a big plus.
- Clear, concise communicator who can translate technical findings for developers, project leaders, and client stakeholders.
- Growth mindset - eager to experiment, learn, and raise the bar for quality in every engagement.
What makes #Ellucianlife
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision
- Flexible time off
- Thrive Flex Lifestyle Account (LSA) that allows you to contribute towards your health, financial or learning interests
- 401k w/ match & BrightPlan - to help you save for the future
- Parental Leave
- 5 charitable days to support the community that supports us
- Telemedicine
- Wellness
- Headspace Care (mental health)
- Wellbeats (virtual fitness classes)
- RethinkCare & Wellthy– caregiver support
- Diversity and inclusion programs which provide access to internal employee resource groups
- Employee referral bonuses to encourage the addition of great new people to the team
- We Foster a learning culture with:
- Education Assistance Program
- Professional development opportunities
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At Ellucian, we believe in the “power of together.” We embrace an inclusive workplace, and believe that our differences help inspire a culture of acceptance that makes our company more collaborative and innovative. We’re proud to provide equal employment opportunities for job applicants and for our employees, and we are committed to providing a process and an environment that is free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), and other legally protected classifications. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs. To enable employees to perform essential functions of their positions and to offer applicants a meaningful opportunity to be considered for positions, we also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. This job posting is intended to comply with all applicable laws. If we learn during the course of our recruitment process that, due to an applicant’s location, further information about the position is required, including certain salary information, the information in this posting will be supplemented accordingly. Additionally, we are aware of fake applicant schemes and have rigorous internal processes in place to mitigate such risk and inform proper authorities of any such instances that arise.
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