Quality Engineer

City National Bank • El Segundo, CA

46d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer plays a key role in executing the assigned tasks as per the various test automation initiatives and plans related to functional, smoke and regression testing as well as test data management and test environment strategy and provisioning. This role is accountable for supporting the quality initiatives with focus on delivering high quality applications to our clients in a fast paced environment while collaborating with cross functional team of developers, architects and business. Quality Engineer provides automated testing expertise and oversight to junior team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Minimum 4 years of experience with test automation
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with and testing relational Databases
• Expert-level proficiency in Playwright (or Selenium, Cypress, or equivalent)
• Strong expertise in TypeScript (or JavaScript, Python, Java, or equivalent)
• Demonstrated experience writing Gherkin scenarios and implementing BDD frameworks (Cucumber, SpecFlow, etc.)
• Proven experience in banking/financial services; understanding of compliance, security, and transaction processes
• Hands-on experience with REST API testing and Postman; knowledge of API design principles and testing best practices
• Experience with LoadRunner, JMeter, or equivalent load/performance testing tools
• Proficiency with Git and Git workflows; comfortable with collaborative development practices
• Practical experience with GitHub Copilot or similar AI coding assistants; ability to craft effective prompts
• Strong problem-solving abilities; capable of analyzing complex issues and providing data-driven solutions
• Experience working in Kanban/Scrum environments with continuous integration and delivery practices

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites using Playwright or equivalent tools to ensure comprehensive coverage across web and API applications
• Write clear and maintainable Gherkin specifications and translate them into automated test scenarios using industry-standard frameworks
• Develop and execute REST API test cases using Postman, validating functional and non-functional requirements
• Execute performance and load testing using LoadRunner or equivalent tools; identify bottlenecks and collaborate on optimization efforts
• Identify and test critical edge cases, boundary conditions, and complex business scenarios specific to banking operations
• Leverage Git Copilot and advanced prompting techniques to enhance coding efficiency and code quality
• Provide on-call production support as needed; investigate defects, perform root cause analysis, and implement quick fixes
• Analyze test metrics, generate insights, and recommend process improvements; track quality trends and KPIs
• Work within Agile Kanban workflows; manage work items, sprint cycles, and collaborate with cross-functional teams

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, available the first of the month following start date
• Generous 401(k) company matching contribution
• Career Development through Tuition Reimbursement and other internal upskilling and training resources
• Valued Time Away benefits including vacation, sick and volunteer time
• Specialized health and family planning benefits including fertility benefits, and cancer, diabetes and musculoskeletal support programs
• Career Mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team
• Colleague Resource Groups to support networking and community engagement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree