Test Automation Engineer

About the Role

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. This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay. The role is intended to be onsite, with regular work hours including full days in the office three or more days a week. Regions will not provide relocation assistance or sponsor work visas for this position.

Available locations: Birmingham, AL, Atlanta, GA, or Charlotte, NC. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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 Application Programming Interface (API) tests to validate the 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
• Researches Artificial Intelligence (AI) including machine language (ML), robotics, and other advanced and emerging technologies to improve automation efficiency and analytics
• Derives and conditions test data for automation using queries to database and APIs
• 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
• Assists in Testing Automation tool/framework administration and upkeep
• 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
• 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
• Ensures compliance with risk management programs, rules and regulations, and cybersecurity practices; identifies opportunities for and supports process improvements; applies disciplined change management practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of experience in test automation and/or software development

Preferences

• 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

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to collaborate with other team members and teams
• Ability to interpret and ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and industry guidance
• 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

Pay

The target pay range for this position is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range. Minimum target: $78,137.95 USD. Median target: $103,750.00 USD.

Benefits

• 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.