Principal Software Quality Engineer (Rest Assured or Karate)
About The Position
This position will play a key role in Fidelity’s growing Stock Plan Services organization. You will be part of a team of technologists dedicated to building and advancing Automation, Continuous Integration, and Test Data Management ecosystems. This role requires extensive collaboration with stakeholders across business and technology organizations throughout the full project lifecycle. As a Principal Software Quality Engineer, you will lead quality engineering efforts for a multi-year modernization initiative while establishing the standards, frameworks, and best practices that guide the broader Quality Engineering organization. This is an ideal opportunity for an innovative leader who is passionate about driving the adoption of modern tools, technologies, and engineering practices. In this role, you will help shape the technology vision for Stock Plan Services and make a significant impact on the organization’s success and future growth.
Requirements
- 12-15 years’ experience predominantly in software test/ Quality Engineering
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a technology related field (Computer Science, Engineering, etc.) required.
- Experience in Agile development methodology and Jira tool
- Deep expertise in Functional testing, regression testing and End-to-End testing
- Experience in testing distributed applications at multiple layers of the technology stack
- Hand-on experience in Test Management lifecycle
- Strong working knowledge of Relational Databases like Oracle, DB2 or Postgres and experience with PL/SQL and complex queries, views, packages etc.
- Strong experience in Test automation design, development and execution using frameworks eg. RestAssured, Playwright, Karate, Cucumber, TestNG.
- Strong proven experience in programming - Java/Spring boot.
- Strong SQL skills are required.
- Strong knowledge of continuous integration and deployment – GitHub, Maven, Jenkins, Docker, SonarQube, etc.
- Demonstrated experience with Azure/AWS cloud technologies, DevOps, CI/CD experience.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of JavaScript/Typescript is an added advantage.
- Experience in working with Stock Plan Services/ Brokerage is a plus.
- The candidate should have experience in designing test strategy, test automation suites independently for a new product/application.
- Experience in working with Mainframe Technologies – Cobol and JCL is a plus
- Understanding and working experience of Non-functional testing is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead Quality Engineering Strategy by defining standards, best practices, and enterprise-wide test automation frameworks.
- Design and Implement Automated Testing Solutions that improve quality, efficiency, scalability, and maintainability.
- Provide Technical Leadership and Mentorship to engineering teams on QE practices, tools, and methodologies.
- Drive Quality Across Modernization Initiatives by ensuring software deliverables are reliable, scalable, and production-ready.
- Collaborate with Business and Technology Stakeholders to translate requirements into test strategies, stories, and acceptance criteria.
- Establish and Track Quality Metrics to measure effectiveness, identify trends, and support data-driven decisions.
- Assess and Mitigate Risks by proactively identifying quality, project, and automation challenges and developing contingency plans.
- Evaluate and Adopt Modern Testing Tools and Practices to continuously improve engineering processes and automation capabilities.
- Lead Complex Projects and Cross-Functional Initiatives by planning schedules, coordinating resources, and ensuring on-time delivery.
- Influence Technology and Quality Strategy through innovation, technical expertise, problem-solving, and partnership with senior leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
