Senior Test Automation Software Engineer

Wells Fargo Bank•Iselin, NJ

6h•$100,000 - $196,000•Onsite

About The Position

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Claims & Recovery Technology team within the Fraud and Claims Technology organization in the Technology for the Chief Operating Office (TCOO) . TCOO delivers technology solutions that support enterprise operations, resiliency, regulatory initiatives, and customer experience across the bank. This role supports ongoing platform modernization and transformation initiatives within the Claims & Recovery space, with a focus on backend and middleware development. You will contribute to the design, implementation, and execution of scalable automated testing solutions that validate critical business workflows and ensure alignment with enterprise quality and technology standards. In this role, you will: Design, develop, and maintain automated testing solutions across functional, integration, API, regression, and end‑to‑end testing Build and enhance automation frameworks and scripts to support application testing, DevOps pipelines, and IT operations Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and timely feedback Partner with developers, product owners, and DevOps teams to deliver in‑sprint automation aligned to user stories and acceptance criteria Develop and execute automated and manual test plans, scenarios, and scripts to support system and release validation Perform regression, smoke, and sanity testing with a strong emphasis on automation Prepare and validate test data and environments to support accurate and reliable testing Review requirements and technical designs to ensure testability and automation readiness Analyze test results, perform root cause analysis for defects, and identify automation gaps Provide testing insights, quality metrics, and risk assessments to stakeholders Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define automation strategy and execution approach Mentor and guide junior team members on automation tools, standards, and best practices

Requirements

4+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, or education
4+ years of experience in Software Test Automation Engineering or Quality Engineering
2+ years of hands‑on experience building and maintaining Selenium-based test automation frameworks
2+ years of experience with Java and other automation scripting languages such as JavaScript, Groovy, or Python
2+ years of experience automating web applications, APIs, and backend services, including end‑to-end workflows
2+ years of experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines

Nice To Haves

Experience in Fraud and Claims Operations
Experience with ACH and/or Debit Card claims processing
Experience with BPM applications, preferably PEGA
Experience with test automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or equivalent
Experience with API automation tools such as REST Assured, Postman, Karate, or similar
Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or GitLab CI
Experience with version control systems such as Git
Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision
Experience with Agile tracking and test management tools such as Jira and ALM
Technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis experience
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work effectively in fast‑paced, cross-functional, and virtual team environments across multiple time zones

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain automated testing solutions across functional, integration, API, regression, and end‑to‑end testing
Build and enhance automation frameworks and scripts to support application testing, DevOps pipelines, and IT operations
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and timely feedback
Partner with developers, product owners, and DevOps teams to deliver in‑sprint automation aligned to user stories and acceptance criteria
Develop and execute automated and manual test plans, scenarios, and scripts to support system and release validation
Perform regression, smoke, and sanity testing with a strong emphasis on automation
Prepare and validate test data and environments to support accurate and reliable testing
Review requirements and technical designs to ensure testability and automation readiness
Analyze test results, perform root cause analysis for defects, and identify automation gaps
Provide testing insights, quality metrics, and risk assessments to stakeholders
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define automation strategy and execution approach
Mentor and guide junior team members on automation tools, standards, and best practices