Software Engineer in Test

Fidelity Investments; Roanoke (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity Investments Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer in Test to leverage automation, business domain knowledge, and data analysis to deliver high-quality software.

You will partner with engineering teams to build scalable testing solutions, reduce risk, and ensure applications meet business expectations with consistency and confidence. You will join a team focused on improving product quality and delivery performance, working with engineers and business units to increase reliability, reduce

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in test automation and software quality assurance.
• Proficiency in automation tools (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress).
• Strong programming/scripting skills (Java, Python, or JavaScript).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
• Familiarity with API testing (Postman, REST Assured).
• Understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain automated test suites to validate product quality and release readiness.
• Execute targeted manual testing where it adds the most value.
• Enable teams with effective test management practices that improve delivery outcomes.
• Partner with engineers to expand test coverage and reduce defect leakage.
• Continuously improve testing strategies, tooling, and execution to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills

Test automation

Java

Python

JavaScript

CI/CD

API testing

Agile methodologies

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

Cypress

JUnit

Cucumber

Postman

REST Assured

Job description

Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Job Description

As a Software Engineer in Test, you will leverage technical expertise in automation, business domain knowledge, and data analysis to deliver high-quality, reliable software. You will partner with engineering teams to build scalable testing solutions, reduce risk, and ensure applications meet business expectations with consistency and confidence.

The Role

In this role, you will work with a team focused on improving product quality and delivery performance. You will partner with engineering and business teams to increase system reliability, reduce defects, and strengthen overall product health.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain automated test suites to validate product quality and release readiness
• Execute targeted manual testing where it adds the most value
• Enable teams with effective test management practices that improve delivery outcomes
• Partner with engineers to expand test coverage and reduce defect leakage
• Continuously improve testing strategies, tooling, and execution to increase efficiency and effectiveness

The Expertise You Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in test automation and software quality assurance.
• Proficiency in automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress).
• Strong programming/scripting skills (Java, Python, or JavaScript).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
• Familiarity with API testing (Postman, REST Assured).
• Understanding of software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts for web, API, and backend systems.
• Design and implement test automation frameworks using industry-standard tools.
• Collaborate with developers and QA teams to identify test requirements and coverage.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous quality assurance.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot failures, and report defects effectively.
• Maintain documentation for test cases, scripts, and automation processes.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and best practices.
• High levels of engagement at the team and group levels; Desire to learn and impact outside your primary tasking.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders

The Skills You Bring

• Excellent communication skills and collaboration skills to work with multiple teams across the organization
• Drive a strong quality practice and influence the team to focus on quality in each sprint
• Continuously focus on improving stability and resiliency of critical business processes and applications
• Ability to drive the test automation strategy within the team
• Hands on experience with crafting and maintaining testing frameworks like Junit, Cucumber, Cypress
• Intermediate Java skills
• Good understanding of web services testing
• SQL skills is a must
• Data analysis and technical troubleshooting
• Build efficiencies in testing that increase agility and time to deliver business value

The Value You Bring

• Create efficiencies in testing that increase agility and time to deliver business value
• Drive a strong quality practices and influence the team to focus on quality in each sprint
• Continuously focus on improving stability and resiliency of critical business processes and applications

The Team

Within FFIO Quality Engineering, we partner with engineering teams across FFIO and Enterprise Technology to elevate product quality, improve delivery outcomes, and ensure systems are resilient, stable, and ready for scale.

Fidelity’s Onsite Working Model

Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

Certifications

Category:

Information Technology

Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.