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SMBC Senior QA Engineer in Tralee, Ireland
SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges.
In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization’s extensive global network. The Group’s operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC MANUBANK, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.
The anticipated salary range for this role is between and . The specific salary offered to an applicant will be based on their individual qualifications, experiences, and an analysis of the current compensation paid in their geography and the market for similar roles at the time of hire. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees.
Role Description
As a QA Testing Specialist at JRI America, you'll be supporting multiple projects by collaborating with others to understand business requirements, developing test plans, creating and implementing integrated E2E tests, and ensuring that the Tests across our integrated applications are high-quality and functioning correctly.
You will also contribute to QA strategy planning, development, and implementation to enhance our existing processes and incorporate improvements.
Role Objectives
Design and develop test solutions in a cross-functional, agile environment
Be our subject matter expert for testing enterprise software and other cloud SaaS platforms.
Identify, evaluate, and manage the documentation and deliverables required for each project testing
Work with product partners and developers to identify areas for improved efficiencies.
Lead junior QA engineers and manual testers.
An understanding of CI/CD pipeline and work toward our goal to “shift-left” in SDLC
Develop a training pathway to facilitate the transition of manual testers to an automation role.
Contribute to the larger QA team e.g. investigate and report on new technologies, identify and propose Automation Process improvements.
Identify and suggest process improvements to create efficiencies and increase delivery speed in our automation.
Participate in the training and upskilling of new and more junior colleagues.
Identify opportunities for increased cross-team collaboration to improve overall processes.
Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
Expertise in black box and white box testing
A good understanding of HTML, CSS, and other markup languages.
Comprehensive knowledge of and experience in the use of Test management tools – XRray, JIRA, additional experience in use of Confluence would be advantageous.
Identify, evaluate, and manage the documentation of deliverables required for each project.
High attention to detail and process oriented
Possess a 'Shift-Left' QA mentality where Quality is shared and owned at all SDLC stages
Comfortable working with globally distributed teams.
Experience in payments related testing would be a distinct advantage.
Proven ability to implement new processes and practices.
Proven ability to lead and work as part of a wider team.
Additional Requirements
D&I Commitment
Responsible for fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, holding leaders accountable for creating an inclusive environment through awareness and practice of equity in recruiting, developing, and promoting diverse talent.
SMBC’s employees participate in a Hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA-registered roles for which in-office attendance for the entire workweek is required.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. SMBC provides reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at accommodations@smbcgroup.com.