Job Summary

At Regions the Quality Assurance Automation Engineer develops automated tests to validate the functionality of applications systems across various applications such as web mobile and mainframe

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides direction and guidance to select the proper framework tools setup and strategies
• Provides support and technical governance expertise related to test automation and relative operations
• Collaborates with application development teams to provide automation solutions
• Develops and maintains testing automation processes in alignment with Regions standards and tools
• 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 and Continuous Delivery pipeline
• Integrates automated tests with Test Management tools to write test results
• Researches Artificial Intelligence including machine language robotics and other advanced and emerging technologies to improve automation efficiency and analytics
• Manages multiple projects guiding teams on automation approach and execution
• 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
• Leads Testing Automation tool/framework administration and upkeep
• Participates in PI planning sprint Planning and daily standup meetings with project teams
• Supports automation testing needs of new projects infrastructure upgrades and application upgrades
• 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

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and ten years of experience in test automation or software development Or Bachelors degree and six years of experience in test automation or software development
• Bachelor 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 e.g. SOAP or REST to get or post the required information from or to other interfaces
• Experience utilizing Power BI and CICD tools
• Experience with Agile or Waterfall methodologies
• Experience with testing in containerized environments e.g. Docker
• Experience with various Integrated Development Environments 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 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

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

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• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that's right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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