Automation Test Engineer I -Mainframe Systems

Unum Group • Columbia, SC

17h

About The Position

Our Fortune 500 company is driving a digital transformation and looking for forward-thinking innovators to disrupt how our industry thinks about and uses technology. As one of the world's leading employee benefits providers, we help millions of people gain affordable access to benefits that help them protect their families, their finances and their futures. Are you an asker of questions, a solver of problems, and a challenger of the status quo? Our mission is to provide a differentiated customer experience and exceed the expectations people have of technology at any company — not just insurers. We are seeking individuals to join our team of talented IT professionals who share never-ending passion and an unwavering focus on our customer experience. Team members comfortable working in an agile, fast-paced, and delivery-focused environment thrive in our environment where we value an entrepreneurial spirit and those who challenge the status-quo. Unum is changing, and we’re excited about what’s next. Join us. General Summary: We’re looking for a passionate Automation Test Engineer I to help us deliver high-quality, enterprise-level software solutions that power our legacy benefits enrollment platform. This is your opportunity to work on a greenfield modernization project, leveraging cutting-edge tools and automation strategies to ensure scalability and long-term success. What You’ll Do: Collaborate with an agile team to plan, design, and execute tests that guarantee exceptional quality. Develop and maintain automated test scripts for front-end and back-end applications. Validate data integrity at the database level (MS SQL) and perform mainframe/blackbox testing. Partner with Business Analysts to define acceptance criteria and translate them into automated tests. Drive test automation across all phases—unit, system, integration, and regression. Advocate for QA best practices and maintain traceability from requirements to test cases. Work with AWS cloud pipelines (Azure experience transferable) and tools like Splunk for logging and reporting.

Requirements

• Strong experience in automated testing frameworks and strategies.
• Proficiency in C#, MS .NET, and MS SQL.
• Comfortable with mainframe and blackbox testing environments.
• Cloud automation experience (AWS preferred).
• Enterprise-level software testing experience; insurance industry knowledge is a plus.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and SAFE framework.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2+ years of successful performance in an Associate role or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities with a logical, detail-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes that delight customers.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Collaborative team player, able to work effectively across diverse teams and organizational areas.
• Innovative mindset with a proactive approach to solving complex problems.

Nice To Haves

• Test certifications (ISTQB, CSM, CSD, CSP)

Responsibilities

• Ensure the quality of new and existing features through both manual and automated testing, leveraging continuous integration techniques where appropriate.
• Collaborate closely with Business Analysts to define acceptance criteria for user stories and translate them into automated test cases.
• Develop and maintain test scripts, regression test packs, and supporting materials; specify requirements for environments, data, resources, and tools.
• Plan and execute regression testing for new releases of third-party/cloud-based solutions and Unum-specific configurations or customizations.
• Drive test automation across all phases of testing, including unit, system, integration, and regression.
• Advocate for Quality Assurance best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
• Analyze and report on test activities and results using industry standards aligned with company metrics and reporting needs.
• Create and maintain comprehensive test strategies, plans, cases, coverage, and execution reports to support QA efforts.
• Maintain traceability from test cases back to requirements.
• Communicate daily with the Scrum Master and agile team on progress, upcoming work, and impediments; participate in sizing and estimation activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Business Analysts, Designers, Software Engineers, Architects) to ensure solutions meet or exceed Product Owner expectations.
• Automate testing processes to industry standards and maintain appropriate test artifacts (e.g., Test Plans, Sprint Plans).
• May oversee onshore and offshore testing teams, ensuring adherence to team standards.
• Keep Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools updated and actively participate in daily stand-ups.
• Maintain a customer-first mindset, ensuring all solutions enhance the user experience and deliver exceptional quality.

Benefits

• onsite fitness facilities
• generous paid time off
• employee professional development programs
• healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental)
• insurance benefits (short & long-term disability)
• performance-based incentive plans
• paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees