Overview
This is a remote role that may only be hired in the following location(s) : NC, AZ and TX.
The Software Test Engineer is a vital role for the implementation and establishment of a quality process in our IT Testing organization. This individual leads efforts for testing organization in support of the business teams. This role is an active partner in test design, planning and execution working on multiple projects and department initiatives. Supports and ensures successful delivery of organizational transformation and goals across all business verticals, delivering high quality product for our clients. This role requires coordination with team across multiple time zones for global projects and working with teams located around the world.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the overall quality of IT projects and changes through execution of all aspects of the Software Development and Testing Life Cycle
Lead, develop, monitor and execute test activities projects and department initiatives
Work closely with development and business partners to ensure timely collaboration and resolution
Prepare test documentation (test strategy, test plan, test summary report, test cases, defects, daily status reports
Work closely with globally distributed teams to ensure continuous support and test execution in various time zones
Facilitate daily triage / scrum meetings, follow defect through closure
Monitor environmental impact, communicate potential risks, provide mitigation plan
Provide requirement traceability metrics
Implementing test automation utilizing current frameworks and tools
Build and maintain data driven test automation frame works and write automated tests for both functional and performance testing.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience in Systems engineer and systems programmer OR High School Diploma or GED and 8 years of experience in Systems engineer and systems programmer
Preferred Qualifications :
Experience with Selenium, Cucumber , Java and Git Lab for automating test scenarios and managing test scripts
Familiarity with Test Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior Driven Development (BDD)
Hands on experience in testing APIs and web applications
Experience with Jira and Xray for defect tracking, writing functional and end to end test cases and executions
Deep understanding of the software development life cycle, Agile methodologies – Scrum, Kanban and testing in these environments
Strong Verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with both business and technical teams
Solid understanding of financial systems and operations
Strong organizational and multitasking skills with ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable communicating cross management levels and different functions to report on test progress, risk, issues and updates
Ability to work in a dynamic environment, adjusting to continuous innovation and changing requirements
Experience with building and maintaining test automation framework, including test automation scripting, scheduling and reporting
Demonstrated experiences in designing test cases and executing test plans for complex systems to ensure appropriate coverage and control
Experience working with teams across multiple geographical locations ensuring smooth collaboration across time zones
Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https : / / jobs.firstcitizens.com / benefits.
Company Description :
Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., First Citizens Bank serves customers in 18 states and the District of Columbia. For over 100 years, customers have trusted First Citizens with their money … and their futures. Today, First Citizens is the largest family-controlled bank in the nation and the sixth-largest bank franchise headquartered in the Southeast with more than $30 billion in assets. We employ more than 6,000 associates who are focused on helping our customers achieve a lifetime of success. First Citizens operates more than 570 branches in Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Maryland, New Mexico, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and West Virginia.
First Citizens Bank. Forever First®. Member FDIC.
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Test Engineer Ii • Raleigh, NC, US