Senior Engineer - Test Automation - Stellantis Financial Services US

Stellantis Financial Services (SFS) is the new captive finance company for one of the world's leading automakers and a mobility provider with iconic brands including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, Free2move and Leasys.

Our exciting growth provides opportunities to advance your career as we successfully lead products and services from a small to midsize company in just a few years. Join our world class team and culture and contribute to our core mission which is enhancing our customer's experience.

Position Summary:

The Senior Automation Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining a robust and scalable automation framework for a growing organization. This role requires expertise in writing and executing automated test scripts, reviewing business and software requirements, identifying and logging defects, and providing test metrics and status updates to project teams. Proficiency in using the Selenium Cucumber framework with Python or Java is essential. The candidate will contribute to improving QA processes and supporting the delivery of reliable software solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up, maintain, and test automation frameworks across multiple application platforms, including Desktop, Web, and integrations, while building robust and reusable test scenarios.
• Develop and execute automated test scripts using Selenium with Cucumber framework, leveraging Java and Python programming languages to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Perform automated testing of APIs, user interfaces, data validation, and integration points between systems.
• Conduct automation test runs for functional and regression testing.
• Participate in code coverage and test coverage analysis to maximize test efficiency and effectiveness.
• Perform performance testing using JMeter to evaluate scalability, load handling, and system stability.
• Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines for nightly test automation runs using Copado and Jenkins.
• Understand the flow of code, data, and integrations, and how they interact with different system components.
• Analyze project documents, customer requirements, and product objectives to create and execute comprehensive test cases.
• Investigate and validate customer-reported issues, logging bugs with detailed reports and collaborating with technical teams for resolution.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on automation best practices, test case design, and debugging techniques.
• Facilitate technical communications and ensure a clear understanding of customer needs and expectations.
• Collaborate with deployment teams to resolve issues, coordinate on product design, and provide input on the testability of functional and data-driven features.
• Document all testing activities, including daily and weekly progress reports, to ensure visibility and traceability.
• Research and integrate new test tools, methodologies, and industry trends to enhance QA practices and processes.
• Lead and coordinate the development and execution of automated test scripts for functional, integration, and regression test phases, ensuring robust test coverage and efficiency.
• Define, implement, and optimize automation frameworks, processes, and strategies within an Agile development environment to meet project goals and improve delivery timelines. Solid foundation in algorithms, data structures, object-oriented programming, and core Computer Science concepts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts effectively.

Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in relevant roles such as Software Developer, Software Quality Engineer, or SDET.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Overtime required – required on an as needed basis.

Travel 0-10% - as required on an as needed basis.

Must have reliable transportation and live within a commutable distance to one of the following cities: : Atlanta, GA; Dallas, TX; Detroit, MI; Houston, TX; Phoenix, AZ.

Qualifications Preferred:

Experience

• Experience with test strategy and execution of Web, Mobile, and Desktop systems.
• Software and/or Test Automation Development experience in a CI/CD environment.
• 7+ years of test automation experience including RESTful APIs/Services, Functional Testing, Performance Testing, and Load Testing.
• Exposure to Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Test Automation.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and techniques.

Education

• Master’s Degree
• ISTQB certification is a plus.

Skills

• Extensive technical skills through demonstrated roles in software development, test automation, and performance engineering.
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices and best practices for the full software development lifecycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
• Programmatically test the product, measure test coverage, develop sustainable automation, drive testability and diagnostic ability into the product, and promote best practices in quality areas.
• Multiple project experiences with extensive DevOps practices in an Agile environment.
• Demonstrated ability to own, design, lead, and implement test strategies for complex applications and deployment topologies.
• Ability to manage testing for multiple projects with various development teams.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Stellantis Financial Services, Inc (SFS) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing its employees an environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, and intimidation. It is the policy of SFS to comply with all applicable employment laws and regulations and to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, change of sex, and/or transgender status or any protected status. Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States. This policy applies to recruitment and placement, promotion, training, transfer, retention, rate of pay and all other terms and conditions of employment. Employment and promotion decisions will be based solely on merit, ability, achievement, experience, conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

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