Automation Engineer

Company: Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
Location: Chicago
Posted on: January 29, 2025

Job Description:

Amount is the premiere digital transformation partner for financial institutions committed to the future of banking and to creating safe and personalized customer experiences that help people better manage their financial lives. Our fully integrated and flexible platform is built on years of digital lending experience, enabling digital agility within months and a full suite of end-to-end consumer, small business and embedded finance solutions that fit the way people want to bank.Inclusion, diversity, and belonging are core to Amount's values, and we believe they are more than words, they are actions. We support our commitment to these ideas by empowering intrepid engagement and learning, increasing diverse representation, and fostering a culture where everyone can bring their full self to work without regard to differences. We look for people who embrace this culture.A DAY IN THE LIFE:As an Automation Engineer, your days will be focused on developing and enhancing our automation framework. You will play a crucial role in developing robust automation frameworks using Java/Python and other technologies to support our QA processes. You will collaborate closely with QA engineers, developers, and stakeholders to ensure high-quality delivery of software products.Team: You'll work with a team of -5 quality engineers.

• Design and develop scalable automation frameworks from scratch using Java/Python and other open-source tools
• Experience with Playwright, Cyprus, Selenium or equivalent
• Implement automated test scripts for functional and regression testing
• Integrate automated tests with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and ensure test coverage
• Troubleshoot and debug automation failures in a timely manner
• Maintain and enhance existing automation frameworks and test suites
• Stay updated on industry best practices and new technologies to improve testing efficiency
• Be proactive in identifying areas for improvement and optimizing existing systems for performance and reliabilityWHAT YOU LIKELY BRING TO THE TABLE:
  • 5+ years of proven experience as a Java Developer, preferably with exposure to QA automation
  • Strong proficiency in Java programming language and object-oriented concepts
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Bamboo, Argo)
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and communicate findings effectively
  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities
  • Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) and containerization (e.g., Docker)
  • Working knowledge of database technologies (PostgreSQL)
  • Bachelor's/master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field preferred
  • Basic understanding of financial concepts and processes is preferred
  • Basic understanding of Selenium webdriver is preferredABOUT AMOUNT (TL;DR)Founded: 2020Employees: 150+Locations: Chicago (HQ) and US RemoteFunding: Amount has raised $281M in total equity capital since inception, including most recently at a valuation of $1B. Investors include WestCap, Hanaco Ventures, Goldman Sachs, Invus Opportunities, Mastercard, and PSCU
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