Engineer Automation Quality

Empower • Overland Park, KS

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them. Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT. The Engineer Automation Quality works more independently, designing, developing, and maintaining moderately complex automated test scripts to validate the functionality of software applications. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure effective execution of our quality assurance strategies.

Requirements

• 3-5 years overall testing experience with 2-3 years automation testing experience or equivalent automation training
• Proficiency in Python programming language (Core concepts) required
• Strong understanding of and experience with requirement analysis is required
• Strong experience with automation testing tools (e.g. Collibra DQ, Selenium, Karate, JUnit, TestNG) along with debugging skills is a must.
• Experience in using version control systems (e.g., Git) required.
• Knowledge of BDD frameworks (e.g., Cucumber) required.
• Hands on experience with SQL and database testing required.
• Experience in using JIRA or similar management tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong ability to analyze test results and identify issues required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred
• Strong communication and teamwork skills preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in design and estimation techniques is highly desirable.
• Good knowledge of continuous integration tools (e.g., Jenkins) a plus.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies desired.
• Experience in UI/API functional testing is helpful.
• AWS or Python Certification
• Experience creating Unit testing frameworks using Python

Responsibilities

• Design and development of moderately complex automated test scripts.
• Execute moderately complex automated test cases and report results.
• Identify, document and track independently, software defects to resolution using defect tracking tools like JIRA.
• Provide strong documentation for test cases, test results, and defects that are clear and concise.
• Collaborate with the software engineering team to gain a strong understanding of application functionality and testing requirements.
• Maintain and update moderately complex, existing automated test scripts.
• Ensure that automated tests are up-to-date with the latest application changes and enhancements.
• Follow and make recommendations regarding automation best practices.
• Provide guidance to associate automation quality engineers, helping them improve their skills and gain a better understanding of automation.
• May be required to do manual testing when needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees