**Job Summary** At Regions the Quality Assurance Automation Engineer develops automated tests to validate the functionality of applications systems across various applications such as web mobile and mainframe **Primary Responsibilities** + Provides direction and guidance to select the proper framework tools setup and strategies + Provides support and technical governance expertise related to test automation and relative operations + Collaborates with application development teams to provide automation solutions + Develops and maintains testing automation processes in alignment with Regions standards and tools + Participates in developing acceptance criteria test design and automation recommendations in the early phases of the project + Qualifies tests shortlisted for automation influences teams to develop atomic and autonomous tests + Automates functional and API tests to validate production readiness of software applications + Integrates automated tests into Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery pipeline + Integrates automated tests with Test Management tools to write test results + Researches Artificial Intelligence including machine language robotics and other advanced and emerging technologies to improve automation efficiency and analytics + Manages multiple projects guiding teams on automation approach and execution + Derives and conditions test data for automation using queries to database and APIs + Creates training documentation and conducts knowledge transfer sessions + Collaborates and communicates effectively with various teams to achieve desired outcomes + Stays abreast of latest trends in Testing Automation industry and recommends ways to improve efficiency speed and reduce cost through research and innovation + Leads Testing Automation tool/framework administration and upkeep + Participates in PI planning sprint Planning and daily standup meetings with project teams + Supports automation testing needs of new projects infrastructure upgrades and application upgrades + Contributes to DevOps development activities + Serves as a subject matter expert acting as a coach and mentor to project teams and technical staff in the area of automation on their assigned project tasks **Basic Qualifications** + High School Diploma or GED and ten years of experience in test automation or software development Or Bachelors degree and six years of experience in test automation or software development + Bachelor degree in Computer Science Engineering Data Management Statistics Math or related field + Experience creating relational database queries and analyzing data + Experience creating executing and maintaining industry standard test automation frameworks as well as planning estimating and reporting automation testing activities + Experience using API e.g. SOAP or REST to get or post the required information from or to other interfaces + Experience utilizing Power BI and CICD tools + Experience with Agile or Waterfall methodologies + Experience with testing in containerized environments e.g. Docker + Experience with various Integrated Development Environments such as C Visual Studio Java Eclipse or IntelliJ + Knowledge of continuous integration continuous delivery and continuous testing practices **Skills and Competencies** + Ability to collaborate with other team members and teams + Ability to research analyze data and derive data-driven solutions + Strong problem-solving skills + Strong verbal written communication and organizational skills + Strong work ethic and self-motivation Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.