Senior QA Automation Engineer - Assistant Vice President

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Senior level
Fintech • Financial Services
The Role
Senior QA Automation Engineer responsible for designing and maintaining Selenium-based automated testing frameworks in Java, creating manual test plans, and executing functional, integration, regression, exploratory, and API testing. The role integrates automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, validates databases with SQL, analyzes defects, participates in code reviews, reports quality metrics, and improves testing practices. Collaboration with development and product teams is required in an agile environment.
Summary Generated by Built In

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with development, product, and QA teams to understand project requirements and define comprehensive test strategies.

Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and reusable automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver in Java.

Design, write, and execute detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured manual test plans and test cases.

Perform thorough manual functional, integration, system, and regression testing.

Conduct exploratory testing to uncover defects and usability issues not covered by formal test cases.

Implement and maintain test automation frameworks (e.g., Page Object Model, TestNG/JUnit, Cucumber BDD) to ensure efficient and organized testing.

Execute automated tests, analyze results, and identify defects, working closely with development teams for resolution.

Integrate automated tests into Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps) to support agile development practices.

Perform various types of testing, including functional, regression, smoke, sanity and integration testing, leveraging automation where appropriate.

Conduct API testing using tools like Postman or Swagger to validate backend services.

Perform database validation by writing and executing SQL queries to ensure data integrity.

Participate in code reviews of test automation scripts to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.

Provide clear and concise reporting on test progress, defect status, and overall product quality to stakeholders.

Continuously research and implement new testing tools, technologies, and methodologies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the QA process.

Contribute to the improvement of overall software quality processes and practices within the team.

Required Skills & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

6+ years of experience in Quality Assurance with a strong focus on test automation.

Proficient in designing and developing automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver.

Strong programming skills in at least one object-oriented language (e.g., Java, Python, C#).

Experience with test automation frameworks such as TestNG, JUnit, Pytest, NUnit, or similar.

Solid understanding and practical experience with the Page Object Model (POM) design pattern.

Design, write, and execute detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured manual test plans and test cases.

Perform thorough manual functional, integration, system, and regression testing.

Conduct exploratory testing to uncover defects and usability issues not covered by formal test cases.

Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.

Experience in integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.

Knowledge of SQL for database validation.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical issues clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in an agile environment.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Experience with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) frameworks like Cucumber.

Knowledge of performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).

Experience with security testing concepts and tools.

Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

Understanding of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

Relevant certifications in Quality Assurance or test automation.

Experience with mobile application test automation.

Education & Certifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred.

Industry certifications (e.g., ISTQB) are a plus.

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Job Family Group: Technology

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Job Family:Technology Quality

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Time Type:Full time

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Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 6+ years of Quality Assurance experience with a strong focus on test automation
  • Proficiency designing and developing automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver
  • Strong programming skills in an object-oriented language such as Java, Python, or C#
  • Experience with test automation frameworks such as TestNG, JUnit, Pytest, NUnit, or similar
  • Practical experience with the Page Object Model design pattern
  • Experience designing and executing manual test plans and test cases
  • Experience with functional, integration, system, regression, and exploratory testing
  • Familiarity with Git or other version control systems
  • Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
  • Knowledge of SQL for database validation
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an agile environment
  • Experience with BDD frameworks such as Cucumber
  • Knowledge of performance testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner
  • Experience with security testing concepts and tools
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Understanding of Docker or Kubernetes
  • Relevant QA or test automation certifications, such as ISTQB
  • Experience with mobile application test automation

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  • Healthcare Strength Benefits coverage is positioned as comprehensive, including health, dental, and vision insurance plus on-site clinics, prescription drug support, and disability coverage. Family-building support such as fertility assistance is described as a notable differentiator within the overall package.
  • Retirement Support Retirement benefits are framed as strong, highlighted by a 401(k) with matching and additional plan options like a Roth 401(k). Financial support is reinforced through discounts and broader financial guidance resources tied to the benefits ecosystem.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Wellbeing support extends beyond insurance through programs like an Employee Assistance Program, counseling/legal resources, and gym or wellness reimbursement. These offerings increase the perceived total rewards value even when cash compensation sentiment varies by role.

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