Quality Automation Engineer

About The Company
Empower is dedicated to transforming financial lives by empowering individuals to take control of their financial future. Our vision is rooted in providing a flexible work environment, fostering fluid career paths, and encouraging internal mobility. We believe that a purpose-driven, balanced work-life culture is essential for success and well-being. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace as our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them. At Empower, we strive to create an inclusive, welcoming environment where innovation and growth are celebrated, enabling our team members to thrive both personally and professionally.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Engineer – Automation Quality to spearhead our test automation strategy and develop scalable, reliable, and cutting-edge quality engineering solutions. This hands-on technical leadership position involves designing automation frameworks, solving complex quality challenges, mentoring engineers, and influencing engineering best practices. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with Development, DevOps, Product teams, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of automation processes within our software delivery lifecycle. Additionally, this role offers opportunities to explore emerging technologies such as AI to advance our automation capabilities, making it a pivotal role in shaping the future of quality engineering at Empower.
Qualifications
7–10 years of experience in software testing or quality engineering, including 4–5 years of hands-on automation testing experience or equivalent training.
Proven leadership in automation initiatives with the ability to mentor and guide engineering teams.
Strong programming skills in Java, with a solid understanding of Core Java concepts.
Extensive experience with automation frameworks and tools such as Karate for API testing, Selenium for UI automation, and JUnit/TestNG for testing frameworks.
Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines and experience integrating automated tests into delivery workflows.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
Exceptional communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively across teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable test automation frameworks for complex applications, ensuring high reliability and efficiency.
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to Quality/Test Automation Engineers to foster continuous improvement and innovation.
Establish and promote automation standards, coding practices, and quality engineering best practices across teams.
Design and develop API automation using Karate and UI automation using Selenium, leveraging frameworks like JUnit and TestNG.
Evaluate automation tools and recommend solutions aligned with technical and business objectives.
Collaborate with Engineering, DevOps, Product, and other stakeholders to define automation goals, priorities, and roadmaps.
Integrate automated testing within CI/CD pipelines and enhance continuous testing practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
Define, monitor, and analyze automation metrics and KPIs to measure test coverage, reliability, and overall effectiveness.
Drive continuous process improvements, including exploring AI and emerging technologies to optimize automation workflows.
Create comprehensive technical documentation, training materials, and deliver training sessions on automation tools and best practices.
Serve as a subject matter expert, providing technical guidance, setting priorities, and troubleshooting automation issues as they arise.
Remain actively involved in automation development, troubleshooting, and manual/exploratory testing when necessary to ensure quality standards are met.
Benefits
Empower offers a dynamic and supportive work environment that values innovation, growth, and work-life balance. Our employees enjoy flexible remote work options, opportunities for career advancement, and a culture that celebrates internal mobility. We provide competitive compensation packages, comprehensive health benefits, and wellness programs to support our associates' physical and mental well-being. Additionally, employees have access to ongoing training and development resources, fostering continuous learning and skill enhancement. Our commitment to purpose-driven work and community engagement ensures that our team members feel fulfilled and connected to a larger mission of transforming financial lives.
Equal Opportunity
Empower is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We believe that a diverse team enhances our innovation, creativity, and overall success. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these attributes.

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