Principal, Software Development Test Engineer

Request Technology, LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm seeks a Principal Software Development Test Engineer to drive testing strategies and automation efforts within a hybrid work environment. Candidates should possess extensive knowledge in manual and automation testing, particularly in financial services. A collaborative team player with a solid educational background is ideal for this mid-senior level role.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years’ experience with manual and automation technologies.
• Experience in financial services or capital markets preferred.
• Strong understanding of the software development life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integration test strategy for assigned products.
• Lead the testing and automation function in collaboration with team members.
• Manage Ovation system releases and communicate impact.

Skills

Testing and QA automation

Integration testing

API testing

Data testing

Programming in Python

Education

Undergraduate Degree

Tools

Gherkin

Cucumber

Selenium

Job description

Principal, Software Development Test Engineer

Principal, Software Development Test Engineer

Request Technology, LLC provided pay range

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Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

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Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute integration test strategy for assigned products
• Develop and execute test plans, develop test automation
• Lead the testing and automation function in collaboration with other team members
• Execute test plans and prepare clearly documented results, demonstrate the results to the product teams and management
• Review release notes of delivered functionality and create test plans focused on integration tests
• Work with the product teams on resolution of any outstanding issues within the release and post-release
• Categorize issues based on severity, clearing documents details of the issues in the tracking system
• Develop and execute functional and non-functional testing plans
• Provide direction to the other team members for testing integrated systems.
• Build new automation capabilities for integration testing, reconciliation testing, and data testing.
• Partner with internal business users and stakeholders to prioritize and develop requirements and testing for implementing new features and functionality including, but not limited to, Risk Platform applications.
• Manage Ovation system releases, identifying impact and enhancement opportunities, and communicating appropriately
• Support regression testing and introduction of required changes as new releases are introduced
• Provide support for the Ovations systems including, but not limited to, research and resolution of system issues, user support, and scheduled activities

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate Degree (or equivalent)
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience working with manual and automation technologies as an expert with a clear understanding of core practices, processes, and terminology
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience implementing, enhancing, and supporting integration testing to address business problems and requirements in multiple functional areas
• Minimum of two (2) year of experience in financial services or capital markets
• Strong testing and QA automation background
• Understanding of systems development life cycle (SDLC), including proven experience in implementing software applications
• Proficiency in test automation tools – like Gherkin, Cucumber, Selenium, or other automation frameworks.
• API and high-volume data testing experience
• Development of data testing and transformation tools
• Programming in Python, Java, other programming languages
• Message queuing and event sourcing tools like IBM MQ, Kafka
• Proficiency with MS word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio is preferred
• Experience with implementing and configuring business processes

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

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