Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own We have a flexible work environment and fluid career paths We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility We also recognize the importance of purpose well-being and work-life balance Within Empower and our communities we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom Empower Yourself The Senior Engineer Automation Quality plays a key role in the development of robust and scalable automation frameworks This role has ownership of automation initiatives for highly complex projects mentoring lower level team members and collaborating with other departments Essential Functions Design develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks Create robust and scalable test automation frameworks and scripts independently for backend data workflows using Python SQL and AWS services Expertise in design and development of complex automated test scripts optimization of data processing solution on AWS using services such as Glue EMR Lambda and S3 Lead the execution of automated test cases and interpret the results to identify issues Identify document and manage software defects to resolution Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the SDLC Assist with building automation strategies Integration of automated tests into the CI CD pipeline Mentor lower-level test quality automation engineers and provide technical guidance Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in test automation and implement improvements Participate in innovation efforts such as AI Assist in setting automation best practices Assist in documenting training materials and provide trainings on automation tools and frameworks Required to do manual testing when needed Qualifications 4-7 years overall testing experience with 4 years in automation testing data engineering and data warehouse testing Strong understanding of software testing principles methodologies and best practices Proficiency in Python for backend data workflows and data processing tasks Strong SQL skills including working with large datasets and query optimization Hands-on experience with AWS services ideally including Glue EMR Lambda CloudWatch and S3 API Automation Good experience with test automation tools like Karate Maven UI Automation Good experience with test automation tools Selenium with Java or with Python JUnit TestNG Solid proficiency in Java programming language Core concepts Experience using CI CD tool Jenkins or GitLab and building pipelines Very Strong communication skills Excellent analytical problem-solving and debugging skills with an excellent ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex design and issues Bachelor s degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field is preferred Experience in mentoring test automation teams preferred We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity All individuals regardless of personal characteristics are encouraged to apply All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color national origin ancestry sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status pregnancy religion physical or mental disability military or veteran status genetic information or any other status protected by applicable state or local law