Job Description:
The Team
Fidelity Investments has an exciting Technical Strategy Lead, QA and Test Automation, opportunity on a Desktop Application development team. The role will be responsible for building and maintaining Test Automation frameworks and test suites for Desktop applications for Windows and Mac Operating Systems.
As a Technical Strategy Lead, QA and Test Automation, you will bring in not only deep technical expertise but also a deep respect for a healthy test pyramid, broad exposure to common test automation frameworks, and a solid background in QA fundamentals and processes. . You will also be guiding the team in adopting test automation frameworks and best practices to ensure we are building the right product and we are building it right. The candidate we hire will step into a strategic leadership role that requires both technical expertise and the leadership maturity to win hearts and minds without direct management authority
The Expertise You Have
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software engineering or related field
- 8+ years of experience with building, debugging and supporting automation frameworks and suites
- Experience in crafting Testing Strategy & Best Practices for Testing is a must.
- Experience working on Software Engineering teams maintaining their own Quality Practices without separate QA
- Hands on experience in programming and scripting languages
- Experience with mocking frameworks
The Skills You Bring
- Strategic mindset, strong communication skills and deep technical expertise to drive and participate in meaningful discussions.
- Mindset of test first development and experienced in modern test frameworks. We believe in testing and that quality is everyone’s job.
- Support the team in designing reliable, accurate tests, and in integrating them into CI/CD pipelines
- Collaborate with team members on improving team's test coverage, release velocity and production health
- Enable the team in designing and developing automation using best-in-class Tools & Frameworks
The Value You Deliver
- Obsessed with creating the best end-to-end customer experience
- Owns the outcome by taking personal accountability for delivering strong results
- Full-stack engineer with knowledge in a breadth of technologies and test automation frameworks
- Self-directed, willing to take initiative, pragmatic and results-oriented
- Has keen attention to detail and wants to solve really hard problems, not just detect them
- Able to learn large software systems end-to-end quickly
- Keenly interested in learning new technologies and their adoption
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Information TechnologyPlease be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
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Benefits that balance life and work
From our fully paid parent leave to our on-site health and wellness centers, our benefits support the belief that more balance you have, the better you can achieve your goals.
Company overview
Company overview
At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experience.
Reasonable accommodations
Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com, or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 3.
Equal opportunity employer
Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.
Applicant screening
At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.