QA Automation Engineer

QA Automation EngineerThe QA Automation Engineer will be responsible for leading automation testing activities that include understanding our technology architecture principles, formulating a test automation strategy, developing automation frameworks, and executing automated tests. The Engineer will serve as a subject matter expert on the development of automated testing approaches, methodologies, and creation of testing scenarios, frameworks and scripts using automated processes.Responsibilities:Analyzes and understands our applications, technology architecture, and interdependencies to determine and develop a QA automation strategy, standards, and guidelinesEvaluate and select testing tools/processes with the development team that helps us build out test environmentsBuild and maintain a testing framework to be used horizontally across our technology stack (e.g. RESTful services, ETL) as well as build out of various reusable libraries across our business line verticals (e.g. Investments, Security Master)Responsible for the design and code reviews for automation developmentContribute to robust, scalable, and high quality test automation solutions for functional, regression and performance testingWork with Agile delivery teams to understand product vision and product backlogsAssist in creating acceptance criteria for user stories and generate a test automation backlogParticipates in design activities with the architecture team relating to testing of the functional and non-functional requirementsImplement, track, and report key metrics to assure full coverage of functional and non-functional requirementsCreation and management of test data for use by automated testsMentor and manage other QA engineers in automationQualifications:Bachelor's degree and 8-10 years of experience in a related position; financial services industry experience requiredProven knowledge of a standard software quality assurance methodology, components, deliverables, and how these integrate within the software development lifecycle is requiredMicrosoft.NET knowledge; Strong knowledge of Transact SQL, Microsoft Access, SQL Server, ASP, ASP.NET, SSIS, SSRS, WebAPI RESTful servicesAutomated testing tools, e.g. Rational, Load Runner, Test Director, QTPStrong understanding of configuration management toolsKnowledge of at least one source control tool with preference for Perforce or GitLabBroad knowledge of technology development, infrastructure and support environments