Unum · 2 weeks ago
Automation Test Engineer II - Mainframe Systems
Columbia, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$73K/yr - $150K/yr
4+ years expUnum is one of the world's leading employee benefits providers, driving a digital transformation within the industry. They are seeking an Automation Test Engineer II to modernize their benefits enrollment platform through automation, enhance test coverage, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile environment.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Responsible for ensuring the quality of existing and new features through both manual and automated testing and use of continuous integration techniques where practical
Partner closely with the Business Analysts to create acceptance criteria for the user stories. Leverages the acceptance to create tests that can be automated
Produces test scripts, materials and regression test packs to test new and amended software or services. Specifies requirements for environment, data, resources and tools
Evaluates and plans for regression testing for new releases of 3rd party/cloud-based solutions and any Unum specific configurations or customization
Partners closely with team members to assist with and help drive test automation through all phases of testing (such as unit, system, integration and regression)
Is an advocate for Quality Assurance best practices across the entire team throughout the deliverables
Analyzes and reports test activities and results using industry best practices that align with the companies reporting and metrics needs
Responsible for creating test strategies, test plans, test cases, test coverage, and test execution reports to support the Quality Assurance effort in testing features that are part of application and/or solution changes
Creates and maintains traceability records, from test cases back to requirements
Communicates daily with the Scrum Master or Team Lead and the agile team on progress made and planned progress for the coming day; reports any impediments blocking progress
Participates in sizing and estimation activities within the agile team
Collaborates with the Team (Business Analysts, Designers, Software Engineers, Architects, etc.) to ensure that the team defines, configures, builds, and produces features and solutions that meet or exceed what the Product Owner is expecting
Automates testing of software to industry standards
Create and maintain appropriate test artifacts for the team (Test Plans, Sprint Plans etc.)
May direct the activities of onshore and offshore testing teams and be accountable for ensuring that they adhere to the teams' standards
Ensures that the latest project progress is known to the agile team by ensuring Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools are up to date and participating in daily standups outlining progress made, progress planned and detailing impediments
Thinks with the mind of the end customer at all times, ensuring solutions seek to improve the customer experience and delight their customers
Qualification
Required
4+ years of successful performance in a Test Engineer role or equivalent relevant work experience
Strong experience in automated testing frameworks and strategies
Proficiency in C#, MS .NET, and MS SQL
Comfortable with mainframe and blackbox testing environments
Enterprise-level software testing experience
Strong background in automated testing (design, implementation, maintenance)
Experience with enterprise-level software (front-end and back-end)
Familiarity with mainframe systems and blackbox testing
Cloud-based automation experience (AWS preferred; Azure transferable)
Analytical ability and critical thinking skills; logical approach to problem-solving with attention to detail
Experience with Agile Development Methodologies
Self-motivated, results-oriented, and innovative in problem-solving
Strong focus on quality delivery and customer satisfaction; holds self to high standards
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong team player; able to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and functions
Ability to solve complex testing needs and drive overall solution quality
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience
Cloud Automation Experience (AWS Preferred)
Insurance industry knowledge is a plus
Test certifications preferred (ISTQB, CSM, CSD, CSP)
Benefits
Healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental)
Insurance benefits (short & long-term disability)
Performance-based incentive plans
Paid time off
401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not
Company
Unum
Since our founding in 1848, Unum has been a leader in the employee benefits business through innovation, integrity and an unwavering commitment to our customers.
10001+ employees
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