Test Automation Engineer

Regions Bank•Birmingham, AL

11h•Onsite

About The Position

At Regions, the Test Automation Engineer develops automated tests to validate the functionality of applications systems across various applications such as web, mobile, and mainframe. Primary Responsibilities Participates in developing acceptance criteria, test design, and automation recommendations in the early phases of the project Qualifies tests shortlisted for automation; influences teams to develop atomic and autonomous tests Automates functional and API tests to validate production readiness of software applications Integrates automated tests into Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) pipeline Integrates automated tests with Test Management tools to write test results Derives and conditions test data for automation using queries to database and APIs Creates training documentation and conducts knowledge transfer sessions Collaborates and communicates effectively with various teams to achieve desired outcomes Stays abreast of latest trends in Testing Automation industry, and recommends ways to improve efficiency, speed and reduce cost through research and innovation Participates in PI planning, sprint Planning, and daily standup meetings with project /development teams Supports automation testing needs of new projects, infrastructure upgrades and application upgrades/enhancements Contributes to DevOps development activities Serves as a subject matter expert, acting as a coach and mentor to project teams and technical staff in the area of automation on their assigned project tasks May perform manual testing of applications Maintains documentation for testing activities and cases Collaborates with peers to create parameters and comparison data for improved accuracy Remains abreast of trends in testing tools and strategies Assists with complex testing projects May offer advice and guidance to junior analysts, assisting in developing business/technical knowledge, analytical skills, and case management This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and six (6) years of experience in test automation and/or software development
Ability to collaborate with other team members and teams
Ability to research, analyze data, and derive data-driven solutions
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills
Strong work ethic and self-motivation

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Management, Statistics, Math, or related field
Experience creating relational database queries and analyzing data
Experience creating, executing, and maintaining industry standard test automation frameworks as well as planning, estimating, and reporting automation testing activities
Experience using API’s (e.g. SOAP/REST) to get/post the required information from/to other interfaces
Experience utilizing Power BI and CI/CD tools
Experience with Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies
Experience with C# - NUnit – RestSharp, or Java – TestNG – RestAssured, Postman as well as Bamboo, GIT, Artifactory, JIRA, and Confluence
Experience with testing in containerized environments (e.g. Docker)
Experience with various Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) such as C#, Visual Studio, Java, Eclipse, or IntelliJ
Knowledge of continuous integration, continuous delivery, and continuous testing practices

Responsibilities

Participates in developing acceptance criteria, test design, and automation recommendations in the early phases of the project
Qualifies tests shortlisted for automation; influences teams to develop atomic and autonomous tests
Automates functional and API tests to validate production readiness of software applications
Integrates automated tests into Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) pipeline
Integrates automated tests with Test Management tools to write test results
Derives and conditions test data for automation using queries to database and APIs
Creates training documentation and conducts knowledge transfer sessions
Collaborates and communicates effectively with various teams to achieve desired outcomes
Stays abreast of latest trends in Testing Automation industry, and recommends ways to improve efficiency, speed and reduce cost through research and innovation
Participates in PI planning, sprint Planning, and daily standup meetings with project /development teams
Supports automation testing needs of new projects, infrastructure upgrades and application upgrades/enhancements
Contributes to DevOps development activities
Serves as a subject matter expert, acting as a coach and mentor to project teams and technical staff in the area of automation on their assigned project tasks
May perform manual testing of applications
Maintains documentation for testing activities and cases
Collaborates with peers to create parameters and comparison data for improved accuracy
Remains abreast of trends in testing tools and strategies
Assists with complex testing projects
May offer advice and guidance to junior analysts, assisting in developing business/technical knowledge, analytical skills, and case management

Benefits

Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates.
Paid Vacation/Sick Time
401K with Company Match
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
Disability Benefits
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Associate Volunteer Program
Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time.
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