Automation QA Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our teams are in Silicon Valley and Plano.  We build modern responsive web applications and services tailored to meet the needs of our Commercial Clients.

A QA Software Engineer in JP Morgan Digital Bank will work across a range of products and technologies.  They will work across the tech stack by building micro services and storing/sharing data via technologies like Postgres Aurora and Kafka. 

A QA Software Engineer should have significant hands-on experience designing and testing REST APIs. They should have knowledge designing and querying both relational and NoSQL databases. They would ultimately be responsible for doing functional and non-functional testing of applications at all layers and take end to end application QA ownership.

Job responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies and plans for digital products.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reusable automation frameworks and scripts.
• Lead the execution of automated test suites, analyze results, and manage defect tracking, collaborating with development teams to resolve issues.
• Mentor and lead a team of automation test engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Stay informed on industry trends and evaluate new tools and technologies to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Implement and advocate for quality assurance best practices, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Provide detailed test reports and metrics to stakeholders, effectively communicating with both technical and non-technical team members.
• Recommend new tools and technologies to improve testing processes and outcomes.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 5+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in troubleshooting, resolving, and maintaining client-facing enterprise-level web applications and REST services.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Java or Python.
• Extensive test automation experience with in-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and its IT systems.
• Proven experience in building automation test suites including backend API and database validation using SQL queries.
• Hands-on experience with test automation tools like Selenium, Cucumber, JMeter, TestNG, Blazemeter, and Java.
• Experience with REST and SOAP web services, including API testing and automation.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, Bamboo, and TeamCity.
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts, design patterns, and continuous delivery principles.
• Ability to analyze complex issues, develop risk mitigation strategies, and effectively communicate recommendations.
• Intellectual curiosity with a proven ability to learn quickly, along with a high degree of initiative and self-direction.
• Practical experience with cloud-native technologies.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience in testing digital products, such as web applications, mobile apps, and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or CloudFoundry), as well as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience conducting functional and regression test review sessions and providing tailored guidance to teams.
• Experience in assessing and assisting teams with test framework design, documentation, management, and quality.
• Experience with web accessibility testing and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

ABOUT US
JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. 

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

ABOUT THE TEAM
J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.