Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Company
Federal reserve bank of philadelphia
This job description is for the information technology job family, and could include anyone within the its department that performs these tasks.An ideal candidate must have knowledge of, be able to perform actions that are related to activities in the designated business line.The qa engineer position designs or modifies testing/data validation/quality assurance for automated applications and procedures for solutions to business problems of moderate to high complexity.Also has full operational knowledge of all phases of testing and is able to work at a high level of complexity related to quality assurance with minimal supervision.Directs and reviews work of lower-level personnel and/or may perform as an individual contributor on large and complex systems.Has working knowledge of one or more frs system testing platforms.
The federal reserve bank of philadelphia is one of the 12 regional reserve banks that, together with the board of governors in washington, d.c., make up the federal reserve systemIt helps formulate and implement monetary policy, supervises banks and bank and savings and loan holding companies, and provides financial services to depository institutions and the federal governmentThe federal reserve bank of philadelphia serves eastern and central pennsylvania, southern new jersey, and delaware.
The federal reserve bank of philadelphia is looking to fill a position in the software quality assurance group of the information technology services (its) departmentWe promote new ways for building and delivering software solutions for the departments of the federal reserve system.
We are looking for a motivated test engineer who will ensure highest standards of software delivery are metYou will learn how the full system should operate and think like a system engineer.
Your work will involve the test and validation of applications, database and services in the application architectureThese system elements can include moderately complex applications, mobile platforms, data transformation tools.
You will be involved with the creation of test procedures based on a set of system requirementsThese test procedures will be performed in an exploratory and automated manner on the system to ensure it meets the requirements defined.
You`ll execute all tests and create defect reports based on the results of the testingYou will also work with the broader system development team to help troubleshoot issues found during testing.
Good trouble-shooting skills will be an essential element of the position.
To be considered for the position, please submit a resume and cover letter.
Qualifications - external
Technologies
Required: java, selenium, appian , git, ci /cd pipeline tools (azure devops/jenkins), database (oracle/ms sql server), rest api, soap/xml, spring, testn g , azure devops .
Experience using tools and frameworks like intellij, maven, java libraries is required .
Expertise in writing automated integration test and system test cases in java, selenium webdriver is required .
Experience in end to end ui testing for appian applications is required
Experience in creating and maintaining a testing framework using tools like fitnesse, cucumber or selenium api is preferred
Experience in automating performance testing using tools like jmeter and locust is preferred.
Knowledge of python, aws , uft and sitecore 7 /9 are a plus Appian academy exposure and certification are a plusEngagement in the appian community is desired.
Hands on experience of web-based api tools and technologies such as json, rest, javascript , node.jsWill be a plus.
Knowledge:
Strong written and oral communications skillsIndependently, presents both orally and in writing, findings and assessments; prepares and presents information and responses to moderately complex inquiries; demonstrates the ability to manage the communication process; the ability to communicate with clients, colleagues and management to explain moderately complex issues clearly and concisely; actively engages in transferring technical knowledge; diffuses conflict and builds consensus.
Strong analytical and problem solving skillsPossesses a logical, analytical and creative approach to problems; demonstrates intermediate-level analytical and problem solving skills; organizes data and information in a manner that effectively communicates issues; identifies underlying issues or problems and recognizes symptoms that indicate more severe problems or issues.
Strong interpersonal skillsDemonstrates the ability to participate effectively on a team; support moderately complex and diverse team efforts by virtue of both technical expertise and leadership/skills of influence; draws on experience to resolve moderately complex issues; displays strong interpersonal skills in dealing with people at all levels of an organization.
Strong time management skillsPossesses a meticulous and organized approach to work; identifies and assesses moderately complex issues; effectively manages moderately complex issues in order to meet our objectives and goals.
Strong knowledge of various computer systems and technologies with an ability to learn new skills and technology quicklyAn awareness of current issues affecting the industry and its technologies.
Education and experience:
Bachelor`s degree with a concentration in information technology or computer science or equivalent significant experience in information technology and software testing is required.
Minimum 3 years of experience designing and developing test automation using a software development approach.
Minimum 3 years of automation development experience with technologies described above.
To see the full job description, click the link below, this position will follow the automation, performance and development testing track:
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We offer a great benefits package that features:
Medical (4 options), prescription, dental (3 options), and vision insurance
401k/thrift plan with generous employer match
Employer-funded pension plan
Paid vacation/sick time & holidays
Monthly commuter allowance
Flexible spending accounts and healthcare spending accounts
Flexible work schedule available in most departments
Tuition reimbursement
Parental leave
Onsite 24/7 fitness center including training classes, peloton bikes and locker room / shower facilities
Onsite cafeteria & coffee shop
Additional convenience benefits, discounts and more…
The federal reserve bank of philadelphia believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is essential to our success as an organization, and we want to recruit, develop and retain the most accomplished people from a diverse candidate poolTo support a workplace culture of belonging, we offer seven employee resource groups (ergs) and a 100 percent rating on the human rights campaign (hrc) corporate equality indexThe federal reserve bank of philadelphia is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
A requirement of this position is that the employee must be fully vaccinated against covid-19 or qualify for an accommodation due to medical condition or sincerely held religious belief.
We will consider the potential for candidates to work remotely for candidates outside of the greater philadelphia commuting distance.
Pre-employment background check
Background investigations including drug testing are required for all new hires as a condition of employment, after the job offer is madeEmployment may not begin until the bank accepts the results of the background investigation.
This position requires access to confidential supervisory information and/or fomc information, which is limited to `protected individuals` as defined in the u.sFederal immigration lawProtected individuals include, but are not limited to, u.sCitizens, u.sNationals, and u.sPermanent residents who either are not yet eligible to apply for naturalization or who have applied for naturalization within the requisite timeframeCandidates who are permanent residents must sign a declaration of intent to become a u.sCitizen when eligible to do so and pursue a path to citizenshipCandidates who are not u.sCitizens or u.sPermanent residents may be eligible for the information access required for this position if they sign a declaration of intent to become a permanent resident and a u.sCitizen and meet other eligibility requirementsIn addition, all candidates must undergo an applicable background check and comply with all applicable information handling rules.
Full time / part time
Full time
Regular / temporary
Regular
Job exempt (yes / no)
Yes
Job category
Information technology
Work shift
First (united states of america)
The federal reserve banks believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate poolThe federal reserve banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.
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