Principal Software Engineer in Test

Fidelity Investments • Westlake, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Principal Software Engineer in Test Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position. Do you have a passion for Software Testing and Automation? As a Principal Software Engineer in Test, you blend extensive technical experience in test automation with business domain knowledge and data analysis. In an agile structure, you will partner with Squad Leads to implement test automation and execute manual testing to increase efficiencies in testing and support the squad in building highly stable applications that meet business needs. The Role In this role, you will be working with a team of technologists passionate about promoting testing practices, implementing test automation and executing testing with development and business partners! Review test strategies with stakeholders and ensure that all the various kinds of testing like unit, functional, performance, acceptance etc. are getting covered. Developing and maintaining automated suites/Frameworks of tests to assess product quality and release readiness Conduct manual testing Train squads on test management The Expertise You Have 8+ years of software product experience working on commercially available software 5+ years of relevant technical experience and experience in test automation Experience creating, maintaining and enforcing the overall program test plan with stakeholders based on evolving schedules and timelines Ensuring that all the various kinds of testing like unit, functional, performance, acceptance etc. are getting covered. Experience reporting on the test progress, the product quality status and overall test results to initiative stakeholders Challenge the team continuously to move towards automation for all daily works Financial services and Agile/ Scrum experience Bachelor’s degree or greater is required The Skills You Bring Excellent communication skills Ability to drive the test automation strategy within the team Hands on experience with crafting and maintaining testing frameworks like Junit, Cucumber, Fitnesse Intermediate Java skills Good understanding of UI & API testing SQL skills is a must Data analysis and technical troubleshooting The Value You Bring Create efficiencies in testing that increase agility and time to deliver business value Drive a strong quality practices and influence the Squad to focus on quality in each sprint Continuously focus on improving stability and resiliency of critical business processes and applications The Team In FFIO Test Engineering Chapter, we work in partnership with squad leaders and squad members that align to FFIO Tribes to promote testing practices, implement test automation and execute testing in support of technology-based initiatives. Certifications: Category: Information Technology Most roles at Fidelity are Hybrid, requiring associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to Remote or fully Onsite roles. Some roles may have unique onsite requirements. Please consult with your recruiter for the specific expectations for this position. Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories. At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want! We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experiences. For information about working at Fidelity, visit FidelityCareers.com. Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation please contact the following: For roles based in the US: Contact the HR Leave of Absence/Accommodation Team by sending an email to [email protected], or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 2 For roles based in Ireland: Contact [email protected] For roles based in Germany: Contact [email protected] Fidelity Privacy Policy

Requirements

• 8+ years of software product experience working on commercially available software
• 5+ years of relevant technical experience and experience in test automation
• Experience creating, maintaining and enforcing the overall program test plan with stakeholders based on evolving schedules and timelines
• Ensuring that all the various kinds of testing like unit, functional, performance, acceptance etc. are getting covered.
• Experience reporting on the test progress, the product quality status and overall test results to initiative stakeholders
• Challenge the team continuously to move towards automation for all daily works
• Financial services and Agile/ Scrum experience
• Bachelor’s degree or greater is required
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to drive the test automation strategy within the team
• Hands on experience with crafting and maintaining testing frameworks like Junit, Cucumber, Fitnesse
• Intermediate Java skills
• Good understanding of UI & API testing
• SQL skills is a must
• Data analysis and technical troubleshooting

Responsibilities

• Review test strategies with stakeholders and ensure that all the various kinds of testing like unit, functional, performance, acceptance etc. are getting covered.
• Developing and maintaining automated suites/Frameworks of tests to assess product quality and release readiness
• Conduct manual testing
• Train squads on test management

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level