Senior Engineer Automation Quality

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.The Senior Engineer Automation Quality will play a key role in developing robust and scalable test automation frameworks and supporting automation initiatives for highly complex projects. This role will design and maintain automated testing solutions, collaborate with cross-functional teams to support quality throughout the software development lifecycle, mentor test and quality automation engineers, and contribute to automation best practices, CI/CD integration, training, and innovation efforts.What you will do:Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable automated test scripts and frameworks independently, including complex automated test scripts.Lead the execution of automated test cases and interpret results to identify issues.Identify, document, and manage software defects through resolution.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support quality throughout the software development lifecycle.Assist with building automation strategies and establishing automation best practices.Assist with integrating automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline.Mentor lower-level test and quality automation engineers and provide technical guidance.Stay current with trends and technologies in test automation and implement improvements, including participating in innovation efforts such as AI.Assist with documenting training materials and provide training on automation tools and frameworks.Perform manual testing when needed.Perform other duties as assigned.What you will bring:4-7 years of overall testing experience, including 2-4 years in automation testing, or equivalent automation training.Strong proficiency in core Java programming concepts.Strong understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices.Experience with API automation using Karate.Experience with UI automation using Selenium, JUnit, and TestNG.Experience using Jenkins for CI/CD and building pipelines.Very strong communication skills.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex design issues.What will set you apart:Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.Experience mentoring test automation teams.This job operates in a professional office environment.This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description. You may be required to perform other duties that are not included on this job description. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason, as per terms and conditions of your employment contract.What we offer youWe offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.Medical, dental, vision and life insuranceRetirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineupTuition reimbursement up to $5,250/yearBusiness-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeansGenerous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar yearPaid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar yearLeave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.Base Salary Range$87,400.00 - $123,400.00The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.Equal opportunity employer • Drug-free workplaceWe are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. ***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***Job Posting End Date at 12:01 am on:09-16-2026Want the latest money news and views shaping how we live, work and play? Stay in the know with The Currency and sign up for Empower’s free newsletter.SummaryLocation: KS Overland ParkType: Full time