Asset & Wealth Management - QA Automation Engineer - Associate - Dallas

Goldman Sachs; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs in Dallas is looking for a skilled QA Automation Engineer to design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for critical financial applications. The role involves collaborating with developers and product managers while ensuring high-quality software delivery.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, at least 3 years of QA experience, and be proficient in an object-oriented programming language such as Java or Python.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Quality Assurance with a focus on test automation.
• Proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming language like Java, Python, or C#.
• Extensive experience with test automation frameworks and tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automated test frameworks for financial applications.
• Create automated test suites across various application layers.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Test automation

Java

Python

Selenium

API testing

Agile methodologies

Analytical skills

Debugging skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Selenium

Postman

JUnit

Git

Job description

Job Description

QA Automation Engineer (Dallas)

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled QA Automation Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining robust automated test frameworks and test suites for critical financial applications. You will work closely with developers, product managers, and other QA engineers to ensure the delivery of high‑quality, scalable, and resilient software solutions that meet the rigorous demands of the financial industry.

Responsibilities

• Design and Develop Automation Frameworks: Architect, implement, and enhance scalable and maintainable test automation frameworks using industry‑standard tools and programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#).
• Create Automated Test Suites: Develop comprehensive automated test scripts for functional, regression, integration, performance, and security testing across various application layers (UI, API, database).
• Integrate with CI/CD Pipelines: Embed automated tests into continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to enable rapid feedback and accelerate release cycles.
• Collaborate with Development Teams: Work closely with software engineers to understand application architecture, features, and technical designs, ensuring testability and comprehensive test coverage.
• Identify and Report Defects: Accurately identify, document, and track software defects, working with development teams to ensure timely resolution.
• Performance and Load Testing: Contribute to the design and execution of performance, load, and stress tests to identify bottlenecks and ensure application scalability.
• Mentorship and Best Practices: Advocate for and implement QA best practices, test automation strategies, and quality gates throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Stay Current with Technology: Continuously research and evaluate new testing tools, technologies, and methodologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the QA process.
• Risk Management: Understand and mitigate risks associated with software quality in a highly regulated financial environment.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in Quality Assurance with a strong focus on test automation.
• Proficiency in at least one object‑oriented programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#).
• Extensive experience with test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, JUnit, TestNG, Pytest, NUnit).
• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, principles, and the software development lifecycle (SDLC) in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, Rest Assured, SoapUI).
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with database testing and SQL.
• Familiarity with financial services concepts or prior experience in a financial technology environment.
• Experience with behavior‑driven development (BDD) frameworks (e.g., Cucumber, SpecFlow).
• Certifications in software testing (e.g., ISTQB).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.