Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Regions Bank•Hoover, AL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Regions is hiring a senior Software Engineer in Test (SDET) to lead automation strategy and framework architecture, ensuring quality and efficiency across applications. The role provides technical leadership, drives innovation, mentors junior team members, and collaborates across teams to align initiatives with organizational goals. It is intended to be onsite, with regular work hours and full days in the office three or more days a week; the manager sets the schedule and in-office expectations. The role is based at the Riverchase Operations Center in Hoover, Alabama, with Birmingham, Atlanta, and Charlotte listed as available locations and a strong preference for Birmingham. Relocation assistance and work visa sponsorship are not provided. The position is exempt from FLSA timekeeping requirements and is not eligible for overtime. The target salary range starts at $111,976, with a median of $137,500; the job may participate in an annual discretionary bonus plan.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and five years of experience in test automation and/or software development; or a high school diploma or GED and nine years of experience in test automation and/or software development.
Experience with integrated development environments such as Visual Studios, Eclipse, and IntelliJ.
Significant experience with C#, Java, Python, and TypeScript.
Significant experience with NUnit, TestNG, RestSharp, and RestAssured.
Significant experience with Selenium, Playwright, Tricentis Tosca, and Postman.
Ability to write and analyze relational database queries.
Ability to interpret and ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and industry guidance.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools.
Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Strong knowledge of GenAI and/or agentic artificial intelligence strategies and platforms.
Strong understanding of testing processes, strategies, and test-driven development.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Regions will not sponsor work visas for this position.

Nice To Haves

Applicable certifications, such as International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB).
Experience creating and maintaining automation frameworks, including industry-standard frameworks.
Experience delivering GenAI and/or agentic artificial intelligence platforms.
Experience developing in low-code/no-code platforms such as PowerApps.
Experience developing in object-oriented languages such as C# and Java.
Experience with API testing, including SOAP and REST.
Experience with Microsoft Power BI.
Knowledge of containerized environments such as Docker.

Responsibilities

Design and maintain enterprise-level automation frameworks, such as Selenium and Playwright, integrated with modern tools.
Define best practices for automation, code reviews, and quality gates.
Lead automation initiatives for web, desktop, and mobile platforms.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers and teams.
Drive adoption of advanced automation solutions for complex scenarios.
Evaluate and implement new technologies, including generative artificial intelligence (GenAI).
Stay current on industry trends to improve efficiency and reduce cost.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align strategies with organizational goals.
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and support distributed execution environments such as Selenium Grid and SauceLabs.
Serve as technical authority for automated testing across the software development cycle.
Champion best practices in test automation frameworks, tools, and methodologies to ensure scalable, reliable, and high-quality software delivery.
Ensure compliance with risk management programs, rules and regulations, and cybersecurity practices; identify opportunities for and support process improvements; and apply disciplined change management practices.