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The QA Engineer catches any major problems that may arise from system enhancements that would reduce the quality of the product before it goes to launch. The QA Engineer engages with the project team throughout the project life cycle to ensure that quality is achieved with the system and/or client enhancements. Throughout the testing, they report on progress and defects to the project team. The QA Engineer may work directly with Bread Financials' external client partners to onboard new clients or enhance capabilities with existing clients. Additional duties may include configuration updates and business integration.
Job Description
Essential Job Functions
Test Strategy Planning – Utilizes analytical skills, responsible for the creation of test strategies, test plans and test scripts based on the business and functional requirements for the project and the review of these documents with systems analysts, developers, and/or vendors. Responsible for the creation of a first events validation plan which includes production validation, backout mitigation plan, and post-install support. Act as liaison to developers, vendors, and other areas of the business to ensure project requirements are satisfied. Will work in using Agile Methodology, Waterfall Methodology, or some hybrid form of the methodology.
Test Execution and Reporting – Demonstrates an aptitude for detail and accuracy and technical knowledge, executes test scripts and reports defects using JIRA. Utilizes knowledge of database structure, creates and executes SQL queries to identify test accounts and verify application behavior is working as expected. May update configuration settings. Utilizes problem solving and communication skills to work with development teams and/or vendors to resolve and retest identified defects. Report on testing progress to testing lead or project manager. Executes first events validation and provides knowledge transfer documentation to the production support team. Updates project reporting documentation and attends team meetings. Utilizes defect management and organization skills, provide progress and metrics on test execution and defects to project team. Applies knowledge of Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams to execute daily work.
Business Communications – Demonstrates foundational knowledge of credit card operations, banking, financial, loyalty rewards, and credit card regulatory while working with various areas of the business. Demonstrates leadership by driving the testing of projects and collaborates with stakeholders in understanding the testing needs and reporting on testing results.
Reports to: Technology Head of Quality Assurance
Working Conditions/ Physical Requirements: Normal office environment, some travel may be required.
Direct Reports: None
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma
Two or more years of relevant work experience
Preferred Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree(BE/BTech) Area of Study: Computer Science/Information Technology or Equal Technical Degree
Certifications: ISTQB, CSTP, and CAT
Five or more years of Banking/Financial Services/Insurance Domain functional testing experience
QA Engineer II:
Skills:
- Agile Methodology
- API Test
- Atlassian JIRA
- Database Testing
- DB2 SQL
- Defects Management
- Desktop Applications
- Functional Testing
- HP Quality Center
- Mobile Application Testing
- Qtest
- Quality Assurance (QA)
- Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)
- Structured Query Language (SQL)
- Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Test Cases
- Test Data Management
- Test Management
- Test Plans
- Test Scripts
- Web Accessibility Testing
Web Application Testing
Typical Starting Range:
$68,500.00 - $124,100.00
Full Salary Range for position:
California:$78,800.00 - $155,200.00
Colorado:$68,500.00 - $130,400.00
New York:$75,300.00 - $155,200.00
Washington:$71,900.00 - $142,800.00
The actual base pay within this range may be dependent upon many factors, which may include, but are not limited to, work location, education, experience, and skills.
Bread Financial offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and other voluntary benefits (including basic and optional life insurance, supplemental medical plans, and short and long-term disability) to eligible associates (regular full-time associates scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more) and their spouses/domestic partners, and child(ren) under the age of 26. New associate elected coverage begins on date of hire (with the exception of disability coverage which has a 6-month waiting period). Six weeks of 100% paid parental leave for eligible parents is available after a 180-day waiting period. Hired associates can immediately enroll in Bread Financial’s 401(k) plan.
All associates receive 11 paid holidays. Associates have discretion in managing their time away from work through the Flexible Time Off (FTO) program and may need to notify and receive approval from their manager prior to taking the time off. Associates receive 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safety Time per calendar year at the beginning of each year and is prorated in the associate’s first year of employment.
Hired associates will be able to elect to purchase company stock during offering periods in June and December. You will be eligible for an annual incentive bonus based on individual and company performance.
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About Bread Financial
At Bread Financial, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community, and be a part of our award-winning culture. We’ve been consistently recognized as a best place to work in many markets and we’re proud to promote an environment where you feel appreciated, accepted, valued, and fulfilled—both personally and professionally. Bread Financial supports the overall wellness of our associates with a diverse suite of benefits and offers boundless opportunities for career development and non-traditional career progression.
Bread Financial is a tech-forward financial services company providing simple, personalized payment, lending and saving solutions. The company creates opportunities for its customers and partners through digitally enabled choices that offer ease, empowerment, financial flexibility and exceptional customer experiences. Driven by a digital-first approach, data insights and white-label technology, Bread Financial delivers growth for its partners through a comprehensive product suite, including private label and co-brand credit cards, installment lending, and buy now, pay later (BNPL). Bread Financial also offers direct-to-consumer solutions that give customers more access, choice and freedom through its branded Bread Cashback American Express® Credit Card and Bread Savings products.
Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Bread Financial is powered by its 7,500+ global associates and is committed to sustainable business practices.
- Bread Financial offers competitive pay, a comprehensive selection of benefit options including 401(k).
- The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Any applicant offered employment will be required to establish that they are legally authorized to work in the United States for the Company.
- The Company participates in E-Verify.
- The Company will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act. Applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.
- The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended, and all applicable state/local laws. The Company will provide accommodations to applicants needing accommodations to complete the application process. Applicants with disabilities may contact the Company to request and arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact the Recruiting Team at
TaOps@breadfinancial.com.
Job Family:
Information Technology
Job Type:
Regular
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