Job Details

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The role of IT QA Automation Engineer focuses on automation test scripting, specifically for APIs. This position is crucial in ensuring the quality and reliability of our banking applications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Collaborate with the AGILE team to understand application features and requirements. This duty is performed daily, about 15% of the time.
2. Develop and maintain automated test scripts for API testing with languages such as JavaScript. This duty is performed daily, about 50% of the time.
3. Execute and analyze test results to identify and report defects. This duty is performed daily, about 20% of the time.
4. Utilize testing tools to validate API functionality such as Postman or Cypress. This duty is performed as needed, about 5% of the time.
5. Continuously improve test automation frameworks and processes. This duty is performed as needed, about 10% of the time.
6. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner. This duty is performed daily.
7. Completes required BSA/AML training and other compliance training as assigned. This duty is performed quarterly.
8. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Technical degree required in such disciplines as Computer Engineering, CPA, etc., plus 2 years related experience and/or training, and 12 to 18 months related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with customers, clients, general public and other employees of the organization. ability to read, analyze, and understand general business/company related articles and professional journals; ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees. ability to write reports, business correspondence, and policy/procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane, algebra, solid geometry, and trigonometry.

CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of known variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formats.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Not indicated.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Not indicated.

SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED

Intermediate: Alphanumeric Data Entry, Database, Programming Languages, Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing

Basic: 10-Key, Accounting, Human Resources Systems, Presentation/PowerPoint

WORKING CONDITIONS

Periodically exposed to such elements as noise, intermittent standing, walking, pushing, carrying, or lifting; but none are present to the extent of being disagreeable.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Semi-repetitive, low physical. Semi-repetitive type work which requires periods of concentration for varied time cycles as prescribed by the tasks.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, talk, or hear; occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Required proficiencies:

- Strong analytical skills to execute and analyze test results.
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members and management.
- Proven time management and task prioritization skills.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure.
- Situational awareness and good judgment in day-to-day activities.
- Ability to continuously improve test automation frameworks and processes.
Preferred proficiencies:
- Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies.
- Detailed knowledge of API testing and automation.
- Proficiency in JavaScript for developing automated test scripts.
- Experience with testing tools such as Postman or Cypress.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)