Automation Test Engineer

Automation Test Engineer

CGI is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Automation Test Engineer to join our team supporting a leading Investment Banking client. The role involves working on a calculation intensive financial application with a Windows based UI and Microservices backend. The ideal candidate should have a strong analytical mindset, an eagerness to learn and a keen interest in automation and performance testing. This position is located at client site in Cary, NC - Hybrid

Your future duties and responsibilities include:
Analyze business and functional requirements and create comprehensive test scenarios and test cases. Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using the existing Java based Spring Boot, Cucumber BDD automation framework. Validate and enhance automation coverage for new features and requirements. Perform end to end API and backend automation testing for microservices based applications. Execute complex validation of financial calculations, including Large scale JSON response validations.

Perform database validation using SQL queries. Execute performance, load, and stress testing using JMeter for calculation intensive application components. Identify, report, and track defects using JIRA. Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and QA team members to ensure high quality software delivery. Participate in code reviews and maintain automation scripts in Bitbucket. Continuously improve the automation framework and testing processes.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role include:
At least 5 years of experience as an Automation Test Engineer. Must have financial/banking experience. Java based Spring Boot, Cucumber BDD automation framework. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to understand complex business requirements and financial calculations. Experience in creating test scenarios, test cases, and automation strategies. A proactive and self-driven individual with a passion for quality engineering. Strong willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and testing methodologies.

Interest in building expertise in both Automation Testing and Performance Testing. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced Agile environment.

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What you can expect from us:
Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.