Test Automation Engineer; NY Job Buffalo area,New York USA,Software Development

Position: Test Automation Engineer (NY)

Test Automation Engineer

M&T Bank is seeking a highly skilled Test Automation Engineer to support quality engineering initiatives across enterprise banking applications. The engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, executing, and maintaining automated test solutions for web, API, and end-to-end business workflows. The role requires close collaboration with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers, and QA teams within Agile delivery squads.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for web, API, and end-to-end business workflows.
Analyze functional requirements, user stories, and technical specifications to identify automation opportunities.
Automate regression test cases and expand automation coverage across applications.
Develop reusable automation frameworks and utilities to improve testing efficiency.
Execute automated test suites and analyze test results.
Identify, document, and track defects through resolution and retesting.
Collaborate with development teams to support CI/CD integration and shift-left testing practices.
Maintain test cases, automation assets, and traceability within Zephyr/Jira.
Support test data management and environment coordination activities.
Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and defect triage meetings.
Generate test execution metrics, automation coverage reports, and quality dashboards.
Ensure compliance with M&T SDLC, governance, and security standards.

Required Skills Automation

Selenium Web Driver
Cucumber (BDD)
TestNG / JUnit
REST Assured
API Automation Testing
Automation Framework Development

Programming

Java (Preferred)
Ruby
Java Script

Dev Ops & CI/CD

Git
Git Lab
Jenkins
CI/CD Pipeline Integration

Test Management

Jira
Zephyr
Defect Lifecycle Management
Test Planning & Execution

Database

Oracle SQL
SQL Query Writing
Test Data Validation

Agile

Agile Scrum
Sprint-based Development
Continuous Testing

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of Test Automation experience.
Experience in banking or financial services domain.
Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and quality engineering practices.
Experience working in distributed Agile teams.
Knowledge of cloud platforms and modern Dev Ops practices is a plus.
Experience with AI-assisted test automation tools is desirable.

Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.