QA Automation Engineer II

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Essential Job Functions

• Test Strategy Planning:Utilizes analytical skills, responsible for the creation of test strategies, test plans and test scripts based on the business and functional requirements for the project and the review of these documents with systems analysts, developers, and/or vendors. Responsible for the creation of a first events validation plan which includes production validation,backoutmitigation plan, and post-install support.Act as liaison to developers, vendors, and other areas of the business to ensure project requirements are satisfied. Will work in using Agile Methodology, Waterfall Methodology, or some hybrid form of the methodology.
• Test Execution and Reporting:Demonstrates an aptitude for detail and accuracy and technical knowledge, executes test scripts and reports defects using JIRA.Utilizes knowledge of database structure, creates and executes SQL queries to identify test accounts and verify application behavior is working as expected.May update configuration settings.Utilizes problem solving and communication skills to work with development teams and/or vendors to resolve and retest identified defects.Report on testing progress to testing lead or project manager. Executes first events validation and provides knowledge transfer documentation to the production support team. Updates project reporting documentation and attends team meetings. Utilizes defect management and organization skills, provide progress and metrics on test execution and defects to project team. Applies knowledge of Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams to execute daily work.
• Business Communications:Demonstrates foundational knowledge of credit card operations, banking, financial, loyalty rewards, and credit card regulatory while working with various areas of the business.Demonstrates leadership by driving the testing of projects and collaborates with stakeholders in understanding the testing needs and reporting on testing results.

Test Strategy Planning:Utilizes analytical skills, responsible for the creation of test strategies, test plans and test scripts based on the business and functional requirements for the project and the review of these documents with systems analysts, developers, and/or vendors. Responsible for the creation of a first events validation plan which includes production validation, backout mitigation plan, and post-install support.Act as liaison to developers, vendors, and other areas of the business to ensure project requirements are satisfied. Will work in using Agile Methodology, Waterfall Methodology, or some hybrid form of the methodology.

Test Execution and Reporting:Demonstrates an aptitude for detail and accuracy and technical knowledge, executes test scripts and reports defects using JIRA.Utilizes knowledge of database structure, creates and executes SQL queries to identify test accounts and verify application behavior is working as expected.May update configuration settings.Utilizes problem solving and communication skills to work with development teams and/or vendors to resolve and retest identified defects.Report on testing progress to testing lead or project manager. Executes first events validation and provides knowledge transfer documentation to the production support team. Updates project reporting documentation and attends team meetings. Utilizes defect management and organization skills, provide progress and metrics on test execution and defects to project team. Applies knowledge of Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams to execute daily work.

Business Communications:Demonstrates foundational knowledge of credit card operations, banking, financial, loyalty rewards, and credit card regulatory while working with various areas of the business.Demonstrates leadership by driving the testing of projects and collaborates with stakeholders in understanding the testing needs and reporting on testing results.

Engineering Manager

Working Conditions/ Physical Requirements:

• Normal office environment.
• This position is hybrid with an onsite schedule of 3-4 days per month. In-office requirements are subject to change based on business needs. This position is currently available to candidates that reside within 60 miles of Columbus, OH; Chadds Ford, PA; Plano, TX; Draper, UT; Wilmington, DE or New York, NY.

Normal office environment.

This position is hybrid with an onsite schedule of 3-4 days per month. In-office requirements are subject to change based on business needs. This position is currently available to candidates that reside within 60 miles of Columbus, OH; Chadds Ford, PA; Plano, TX; Draper, UT; Wilmington, DE or New York, NY.

Direct Reports: None

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diplomaor GED
• 5 or more years of relevant work experience

or GED

5 or more years of relevant work experience

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree(BE/BTech) Area of Study: Computer Science/Information Technology or Equal Technical Degree
• Certifications: International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB), Certified Agile Tester (CAT), Certified Software Test Professional (CSTP), and/or Chartered Market Technician (CMT)
• Type / focus of work experience preferred: Banking/Financial Services/Insurance Domain functional testing experience

Bachelor’s Degree(BE/ BTech ) Area of Study: Computer Science/Information Technology or Equal Technical Degree

Certifications: International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB), Certified Agile Tester (CAT), Certified Software Test Professional (CSTP), and/or Chartered Market Technician (CMT)

Type / focus of work experience preferred: Banking/Financial Services/Insurance Domain functional testing experience

Skills:

• Accessibility Testing
• Agile Methodologies
• API Testing
• Appium
• ATDD
• Atlassian JIRA
• Automated Testing
• Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) CI Tools
• Cypress Framework
• Database Testing
• Defects Management
• Desktop Application Testing
• Device Testing
• Estimation Techniques
• Functional Testing
• Git
• PostgresSQL
• Java
• Javascript
• Jenkins (Software)
• k6
• Mobile Application Software
• Qtest
• Quality Assurance (QA)
• Quality Control (QC)
• Selenium
• SOAP UI
• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) Structured Query Language (SQL)
• Test Driven Development (TDD) Test Management
• Web Applications Testing
• Web Service Testing

Accessibility Testing

Agile Methodologies

API Testing

Appium

ATDD

Atlassian JIRA

Automated Testing

Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) CI Tools

Cypress Framework

Database Testing

Defects Management

Desktop Application Testing

Device Testing

Estimation Techniques

Functional Testing

Git

PostgresSQL

Java

Javascript

Jenkins (Software)

k6

Mobile Application Software

Qtest

Quality Assurance (QA)

Quality Control (QC)

Selenium

SOAP UI

Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) Structured Query Language (SQL)

Test Driven Development (TDD) Test Management

Web Applications Testing

Web Service Testing

Other Duties

This job description is illustrative of the types of duties typically performed by this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of each and every essential function of the job. Because job content may change from time to time, the Company reserves the right to add and/or delete essential functions from this job at any time.

Salary Range (unless otherwise noted below):

Full Salary Range for position:

Bread Financial offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and other voluntary benefits (including basic and optional life insurance, supplemental medical plans, and short and long-term disability) to eligible associates (regular full-time associates scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more) and their spouses/domestic partners, and child(ren) under the age of 26.  New associate elected coverage begins on date of hire (with the exception of disability coverage which has a 6-month waiting period).  Six weeks of 100% paid parental leave for eligible parents is available after a 180-day waiting period.   Hired associates can immediately enroll in Bread Financial’s 401(k) plan.

All associates receive 11 paid holidays. Associates have discretion in managing their time away from work through the Flexible Time Off (FTO) program and may need to notify and receive approval from their manager prior to taking the time off. Associates (except those located in Illinois) receive 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time (“PSST”) upon hire and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year. Illinois associates receive 40 hours of Illinois PSST upon hire and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year and 40 hours of Illinois Paid Leave upon hire and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year. Illinois Paid Leave must be used before associates in Illinois will be approved to take FTO.

Hired associates will be able to elect the purchase company stock during offering periods in June and December. You will be eligible for an annual incentive bonus based on individual and company performance.

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About Bread Financial

At Bread Financial, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community, and be part of our award-winning culture. We’ve been consistently recognized as a best place to work nationally and in many markets and we’re proud to promote an environment where you feel appreciated, accepted, valued, and fulfilled—both personally and professionally. Bread Financial supports the overall wellness of our associates with a diverse suite of benefits and offers boundless opportunities for career development and non-traditional career progression.

Bread Financial®(NYSE: BFH) is a tech-forward financial services company providing simple, personalized payment, lending and saving solutions. The company creates opportunities for its customers and partners through digitally enabled choices that offer ease, empowerment, financial flexibility and exceptional customer experiences. Driven by a digital-first approach, data insights and white-label technology, Bread Financial delivers growth for its partners through a comprehensive suite of payment solutions that includes private label and co-brand credit cards andBread Pay®buy now, pay later products. Bread Financial also offers direct-to-consumer products that give customers more access, choice and freedom through its brandedBread Cashback® American Express® Credit Card,Bread Rewards™ American Express® Credit CardandBread Savings®products.

Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Bread Financial is powered by its approximately 7,000 global associates and is committed to sustainable business practices. To learn more about Bread Financial, visitbreadfinancial.comor follow us onFacebook,LinkedIn,XandInstagram.

• Bread Financial offers competitive pay, a comprehensive selection of benefit options including 401(k).
• The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Any applicant offered employment will be required to establish that they are legally authorized to work in the United States for the Company.
• The Company participates in E-Verify.
• The Company will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.  Applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.
• The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended, and all applicable state/local laws.  The Company will provide accommodations to applicants needing accommodations to complete the application process. Applicants with disabilities may contact the Company to request and arrange foraccommodations.If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time.  Please contact the Recruiting Team atTaOps@breadfinancial.com.

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