Synchrony Financial Hiring for AVP, Quality Assurance Test Lead Engineer at Chicago, IL Full Time

Job Description:

Role Summary/Purpose:

The AVP, Quality Assurance Test Lead Engineer will be responsible for the leading the Allegro line of business test program for software and, system development. In this role the lead will establish best practices for developing and documenting test plans, test cases, and test execution. This includes investigating, analyzing, and implementing automated test capabilities.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead test planning, execution and support for the Allegro Business Systems. Propose test process enhancements, automation opportunities, and alternative tools to drive optimization and standardization to align with enterprise product and technology standards.

• Create, perform, and document risk analysis, test plans, test cases

• Perform manual and automated testing

• Record test progress and results

• Code automated tests

• Develop standards and procedures to determine product quality and release readiness

• Discover bugs within software

• Drive innovation and streamline overall testing processes

• Identify, isolate, and track bugs throughout testing

• Research and analyze product features being tested

• Research new tools, technologies, and testing processes

• Review user interfaces for consistency and functionality

• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of IT development or testing experience OR in lieu of degree; high school diploma/GED and 8+ years of digital and/or web application testing experience

• 3+ years of experience in at least one of high-level programming languages (Java or Python). Prefer to have at least 1 year of experience with shell scripting language (e.g. Powershell).

• 3+ years of hands-on experience developing automation test plans and test scripts for page objects. Strong knowledge in testing automation frameworks such as Web I/O or Appium.

• 3+ years of experience using SQL queries and able to develop query-based test cases.

• Familiarity with cloud technologies and API test tools and methodologies

Desired Characteristics:

• Cross functional team player with the ability to work seamlessly across a matrix organization

• Minimum of 2 years test experience in banking and financial services

• Strong attention to detail as well as organization and time management skills

• Ability to work with teams to gather and analyze unrefined business requirements from multiple sources and formulate and deliver a test plan in a timely manner

• Ability to work under the pressure of multiple projects and deadlines at once

• Highly motivated self-starter with a high level of demonstrated initiative

• Ability to quickly learn, adapt, and think outside the box

Grade/Level: 11

The salary range for this position is 75,000.00 – 150,000.00 USD Annual

Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA and Metro NY and some positions are bonus eligible.

Eligibility Requirements:

• You must be 18 years or older

• You must have a high school diploma or equivalent

• You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process

• You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.

• New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles. Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months’ time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles. Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 24 months’ time in position before they can post. All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don’t meet the time in position or performance expectations).

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Our Commitment:

When you join us, you’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive culture where your skills, experience, and voice are not only heard—but valued. We celebrate the differences in all of us and believe that our individual, unique perspectives is what makes Synchrony truly a great place to work. Together, we’re building a future where we can all belong, connect and turn ideals into action. Through the power of our 8 Diversity Networks+, with more than 60% of our workforce engaged, you’ll find community to connect with an opportunity to go beyond your passions.

This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice:

• Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

• If you need special accommodations, please call our Career Support Line so that we can discuss your specific situation. We can be reached at 1-866-301-5627. Representatives are available from 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time

Job Family Group:

Information Technology