Sr Software Test Engineer (Remote)

Overview

This is a remote role that may only be hired in the following location(s) : AZ.

Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank, is the bank of the world’s most innovative companies and investors. The Senior Software Test Engineer Lead

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 SVB 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 at SVB, delivering high quality product for our clients. The Test Lead is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day task management across multiple project test teams and long-term planning for specific business verticals.  This role requires coordination with team across multiple time zones for global projects and working with teams located around the world.  The Test Lead will work under minimal guidance.  The Test Lead will provide guidance mentoring more junior engineers.

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

Review and understand project or application requirements

Prepare test documentation (test strategy, test plan, test summary report, test cases, defects, daily status reports

Manage and create test data adhering to PII rules

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

Assist in building, configuring and managing test environments

Monitor environmental impact, communicate potential risks, provide mitigation plan

Provide requirement traceability metrics

Implementing test automation utilizing current frameworks and tools

Demonstrate thought leadership through identifying process inefficiencies and implementing creative solutions with a spirit of collaboration

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of experience in Systems engineer and systems programmer OR High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of experience in Systems engineer and systems programmer

Preferred Experience :

Current contractor / contingent worker for First Citizens Bank

Knowledge of First Citizens Bank systems and processes

Preferred Qualifications :

5+ years of Software Quality Assurance experience

Strong knowledge of programming using OOPS concepts

7 Years of experience in Testing Mobile apps on iOS and Android

Hands on experience in Selenium Web driver.

Strong client Server / Web and mobile QA experience

Good SQL skills (oracle / Postgres)

Knowledge in testing API’s using Postman and automating API testing

Should have relevant experience in testing NATIVE / HYBRID mobile applications.

Demonstrated experience with Mobile Automation (Appium) preferred

Defect Tracking via different defect tracking / management tools (specifically JIRA) and Automation Testing Tools (Functional Regression and system Testing)

Experience in root cause analysis and defect diagnosis techniques. Ability to document software defects, and report defects to developers and project manager

Strong knowledge of Agile and Iterative software development life cycle practices

Streamline the testing process by introducing automation, leveraging tools and setting goals to reduce time and effort

Demonstrate solid domain knowledge in Digital Banking applications

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.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran

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