Q.A. / Automation Lead

Job Description
Responsibilities:

• Planning and prioritizing testing activities
• Helping identify weaknesses and problem areas in the software application
• Recommending automated software test procedures
• Tracking software bugs and investigating root causes
• Growing and leading a team of QA Engineers/Testers
• Participate in the development, deployment, and administration of QA process, tools, and supporting technologies that will be adopted across large teams

This role requires a wide range of strengths and capabilities, including:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 12+ years as a QA Engineer, QA Tester, or relevant position in an Agile Software Development settings
• Experience leading and mentoring a team of junior QA Engineers/Testers
• Strong experience in defining and executing test strategies, test cases, test data management, defect metrics, defect leakage
• Deep knowledge of quality engineering and automation to include:
  • Test development, release, and maintenance
    • Web, API, UI, functional, regression, smoke, exploratory, load, performance, and end-to-end testing
  • Software quality and testing methodologies
  • Test automation tools/frameworks (e.g. - FitNesse, Cucumber, Selenium, Mockito, JUnit)
  • CI/CD pipelines and tooling (e.g. - Jenkins)
• Intermediate knowledge of scripting and other related procedures
• Ability to work across a diverse tech-stack:
  • Programming Languages: Java, Python, C#/.NET, JavaScript
  • Architecture: Spring Boot, microservices, APIs, Windows services, messaging (Kafka, ActiveMQ), AWS/Cloud integration
• Must have demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with senior and mid-level management to communicate status updates and issues
• Excellent communication skills, assertiveness and ability to navigate a matrix organization to extract what you need from stakeholders
• Able to review/analyze existing processes and recommend improvements - push the status quo and can strategize, plan and execute on new vision
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, be flexible, follow tight deadlines, organize, and prioritize work
• Understand how functionalities are built and can collaborate with the developers to look at the problem-solution from multiple points of view
• Prior software development or exposure to high-level programming languages a plus
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Lawful Resident Status for 7 continuous years required

About Us
JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
The health and safety of our colleagues, candidates, clients and communities has been a top priority in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. JPMorgan Chase was awarded the "WELL Health-Safety Rating" for all of our 6,200 locations globally based on our operational policies, maintenance protocols, stakeholder engagement and emergency plans to address a post-COVID-19 environment.
As a part of our commitment to health and safety, we have implemented various COVID-related health and safety requirements for our workforce. Employees are expected to follow the Firm's current COVID-19 or other infectious disease health and safety requirements, including local requirements. Requirements include sharing information including your vaccine card in the firm's vaccine record tool, and may include mask wearing. Requirements may change in the future with the evolving public health landscape. JPMorgan Chase will consider accommodation requests as required by applicable law.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans
About the Team
Our Corporate & Investment Bank relies on innovators like you to build and maintain the technology that helps us safely service the world's important corporations, governments and institutions. You'll develop solutions that help the bank provide strategic advice, raise capital, manage risk, and extend liquidity in markets spanning over 100 countries around the world.