(QA) Automation Developer Analyst Lead

Huntington National Bank•Indianapolis, IN

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Automation Developer Analyst Lead to join our Enterprise Entitlements Engine (EEE) team. This role is responsible for delivering automation solutions that support project delivery, data automation, and environment setup. The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in test automation tools, functional and regression testing, integration testing, and have a strong understanding of Acceptance Test-Driven Development (ATDD).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, CIS, or a related field.
7+ years of experience in test automation for web services and backend systems.
Strong programming skills in Java (preferred) or Python.
Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks such as Selenium, RestAssured, and JUnit.

Nice To Haves

Solid understanding of Spring Boot applications and backend architecture.
Proficiency in SQL and API testing.
Familiarity with Git, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Experience with industry-standard QA methodologies and V&V processes.
Familiarity with Ruby/Cucumber, Spec Flow, or other BDD tools.
Experience with keyword-driven, modular, and data-driven frameworks.
Exposure to performance testing tools like JMeter.
Agile experience with TDD or ATDD methodologies
Testing certification like ISTQB Test Automation Engineer (CT-TAE), Certified Tester Test Automation Strategy (CT-TAS), and Certified Professional in Test Automation (CPTA) certifications and development certification like MCSD or OCAJP.
Knowledge of object-oriented programming in Ruby, C#, or Java.
Experience with mainframe or backend service testing.
Familiarity with Docker/Kubernetes and cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure).

Responsibilities

Translate functional requirements and design specifications into high-quality automated test cases.
Lead and coordinate testing activities across the broader QA team to support ongoing software releases.
Analyze business requirements and develop comprehensive test strategies, including System Integration Testing (SIT) and support for User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
Participate in requirements reviews and provide feedback on functional documentation.
Facilitate defect triage and management meetings.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, data engineers, project managers, and compliance teams to ensure data quality and traceability.
Design, develop, and maintain automation scripts for reporting, data management, and environment setup.
Execute integration, functional, and regression testing.
Validate RESTful APIs using tools such as RestAssured, ReadyAPI, SoapUI, Insomnia, or Postman.
Implement test cases using JUnit/TestNG and perform database testing using SQL.
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
Utilize Azure DevOps for test management, defect tracking, and documentation.
Debug test failures and report defects with clear, actionable documentation.
Stay current with automation best practices and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Support production validation and troubleshooting as needed.
Experience in helping with resolving Incidents.
Strong documentation and communication skills with the ability to explain complex issues clearly.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.