Lead Software Developer in Test

As passionate about our people as we are about our mission.
What We're All About :
Q2 is proud of delivering our mobile banking platform and technology solutions, globally, to more than 22 million end users across our 1,300 financial institutions and fintech clients. At Q2, our mission is simple: Build strong, diverse communities by strengthening their financial institutions. We accomplish that by investing in the communities where both our customers and employees serve and live.
What Makes Q2 Special?
Being as passionate about our people as we are about our mission. We celebrate our employees in many ways, including our "Circle of Awesomeness" award ceremony and day of employee celebration among others! We invest in the growth and development of our team members through ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship programs, internal mobility, and meaningful leadership relationships. We also know that nothing builds trust and collaboration like having fun. We hold an annual Dodgeball for Charity event at our Q2 Stadium in Austin, inviting other local companies to play, and community organizations we support to raise money and awareness together.

• Work with developers, business analysts, project managers and other stakeholders to understand the goals and deliverables of each project and how it relates to our industry and our product's standard functionality.
• Execute automated test cases and provide results and create resulting defects with diagnostic information for proper triage.
• Create, manage, execute, and maintain automation test scripts.
• Help author, review, and critique Python unit tests and other test scripts.
• Setup and maintain test environments and test automation.
• Work with developers to explain test outcomes and guide them to understanding exit criteria.
• Ability to focus on detail while also exercising pragmatism to keep up with project deadlines.
• Participate in and contribute test effort estimates in Sprint/Release planning sessions.
• Be passionate about driving product quality throughout the product line.
• Mentor other test engineers in the practice of test automation

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in (relevant degree) and a minimum of 8 years of related experience; or an advanced degree with 5+ years of experience; or equivalent related work experience.
• Strong experience with Automation, Test Plans, and Testing Methodology
• Experience working with different automation frameworks and experience designing at least one framework from scratch.
• Strong experience in testing web services like SOAP and RESTful APIs (API testing and API automation testing)
• Strong experience in testing web-based software solutions and UI Automation scripting.
• Experience with Python and SQL is considered a plus.
• Experience with Automation tools such as Selenium with Python/Java and Selenium Grid
• Strong knowledge of Object-oriented programming.
• Experience in leading some of the automation initiatives.
• Strong test case management skills (Create, Execute, Report, Revise, Repeat)
• Strong experience in debugging complex web application issues through code review and detailed logs.

This position requires fluent written and oral communication in English.
Health & Wellness

• Hybrid Work Opportunities
• Flexible Time Off
• Career Development & Mentoring Programs
• Health & Wellness Benefits, including competitive health insurance offerings and generous paid parental leave for eligible new parents
• Community Volunteering & Company Philanthropy Programs
• Employee Peer Recognition Programs - "You Earned it"

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How We Give Back to the Community:
You can learn more about our Q2 Spark Program, Q2 Philanthropy fund, and our employee volunteering programs on our Q2 Community page . Q2 supports dozens of wide-reaching organizations, such as the African American Leadership Institute , and The Trevor Project , promoting diversity and success in leadership and technology. Other deserving beneficiaries include Resource Center helping LGBTQ communities, JDRF , and Homes for our Troops , a group helping veterans rebuild their lives with specially adapted homes.
At Q2, our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workforce that fosters mutual respect for our employees and the communities we serve. Q2 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.