Job Responsibilities and Requirements

The Quality Assurance Engineer II is responsible for designing automated tests to validate the functionality of applications. Responsibilities include creating the initial test designs, writing the scripts, installing the automation testing protocols, and reporting the results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain, create, and support the automation framework that has been established for Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company

• Create and maintain API and UI automation test scripts using tools such as Postman, selenium, cucumber, playwright

• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Developers, Test Engineers, and Managers to develop effective strategies and test plans

• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle

• Review and analyze system specifications

• Design, implement, execute and analyze automated test results

• Conduct automation code reviews and ensure adherence to QA standards

• Evaluate product code according to specifications

• Create logs to document testing phases and defects

• Report bugs and errors to development teams

• Conduct post-release/post-implementation testing

• Oversee all test events and manage multiple test events defining and staffing these test events with appropriate resources

• Configure necessary hardware and operating environments as needed to complete assigned testing

• Manage the defect database

• Lead in the implementation of build strategies and CI/CD using tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins or similar.

• Live and breathe the agile mindset and work in a fast-paced scrum environment

• Stay up to date with new technologies and industry trends

• Mentor and train others how to utilize test automation

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Related Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a business or technical discipline

• 8 + years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education

• 5+ years working in a SCRUM or Agile engineering environment using Azure Devops, JIRA, or similar tools

• 5+ years automation test design and execution

• 3+ years with Java coding, Selenium, Cucumber Gherkin, REST-assured

• 3+ years RESTful API service or micro services using tools such as Postman, SoapUI Pro or Rest-assured

• 3+ years SQL scripting experience.

• 3+ years working with TestNG, NUnit, or Junit

• 3+ years MSBuild build system experience such as Azure Pipelines, Jenkins or similar

• Excellent communication skills

• Attention to detail

• Analytical mind and problem-solving aptitude

• Strong organizational skills

Preferred

• Experience with JMeter or Microsoft performance and ad testing framework.

• Experience with Python and C#

• Experience with Cloud (MS Azure, AWS) testing

• ISTQB Certified Testing Foundation Level (CTFL) Certificate

Ability to Travel: Up to 10%

Work location may be flexible if approved by the Company.

What We Offer

At Reliance Matrix, we believe that fostering an inclusive culture allows us to realize more of our potential. And we can’t do this without our most important asset—you.

That is why we offer a competitive pay package and a range of benefits to help team members thrive in their financial, physical, and mental wellbeing.  

Our Benefits:

• An annual performance bonus for all team members
• Generous 401(k) company match that is immediately vested
• A choice of three medical plans (that include prescription drug coverage) to suit your unique needs.  For High Deductible Health Plan enrollees, a company contribution to your Health Savings Account
• Multiple options for dental and vision coverage
• Company provided Life & Disability Insurance to ensure financial protection when you need it most
• Family friendly benefits including Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance 
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible roles
• Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Professional Education
• Paid Time Off – new hires start with at least 20 days of PTO per year in addition to nine company paid holidays.  As you grow with us, your PTO may increase based on your level within the company and years of service. 
• Volunteer days, community partnerships, and Employee Assistance Program
• Ability to connect with colleagues around the country through our Employee Resource Group program

Our Values:

• Integrity
• Empowerment
• Compassion
• Collaboration
• Fun

EEO Statement

Reliance Matrix is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age or disability, or any other classification or characteristic protected by federal or state law or regulation. We assure you that your opportunity for employment depends solely on your qualifications.