Test Automation Analyst

* Must reside in the state of CO on start date. Relocation assistance is not provided. This is a hybrid position requiring 2 days a week in office and remaining remote work must be from CO*

**FirstBank does not sponsor work visas**

***In-person interviews are required for this position***

Salary Range

$95,000.00 To $112,000.00

Founded in 1963, FirstBank maintains more than $20 billion in assets and operates over 100 branch locations across Colorado, Arizona and California. Its growth can be attributed to one simple philosophy: do right by customers, communities and employees, which is at the center of the company’s “banking for good” mantra. FirstBank believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of everything we do, both within and outside our company, and prides itself in hiring and training a diverse and talented group. We strive to not only maintain a diverse workforce, but also ensure our employee experience garners a sense of belonging, is inclusive and equitable. FirstBank believes that a company is nothing without the people that comprise it, and prides itself in hiring and training a diverse and talented group. By joining the FirstBank team you will experience its great team culture with ample opportunity for growth. There’s an opportunity for everyone with positions all across the company, from Teller and Call Center to Technology and Lending. Apply today to learn more and join the team!

A Brief Overview

The Test Automation Analyst is responsible for supporting and implementing the design, automation, and maintenance of test scripts to ensure automation supports testing initiatives and continuous integration. The Analyst will support existing automation frameworks and related best practices. The Analyst will document and perform manual testing, where applicable. While working closely within, and across teams, the Analyst will ensure quality standards are met, and performance improvements are made. To ensure consistency across development, test, and production environments, the Analyst will collaborate on the documentation of test cases, and test processes and procedures. The Analyst will mentor and train new and existing staff, and provide group training on specific subject areas, as needed.

What you will do

• Implement complex GUI and/or API software efforts from analysis through implementation.
• Design, automate, and maintain test scripts related to various sized efforts.
• Perform maintenance to and debug existing scripts.
• Drive Risk-Based Testing conversations between business sponsors and development teams.
• Assume a lead role in testing, analysis, and communication of results.
• Help reconcile business and technical requirements through use of current methods and practices.
• Collaborate with Delivery Teams and Testing Centers of Excellence to create and evolve policies and best practices.
• Ensure best practices and standards are followed; maintain and oversee proper documentation.
• Make suggestions for improving the development and testing process.
• Mentor and train new and existing staff.
• Perform Load and Performance testing, as needed.
• Work under general supervision; communicate with management on the status of tasks and projects and initiate requests to escalate problems, when needed.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the market or region.
• Understand and comply with all provisions of the Safety in the Workplace policy.

Minimum Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in related field and a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• A combination of post-high school education, job related certification and related experience equivalent to 5 years may be considered in lieu of minimum requirements

Preferred Requirements

• Foundation and/or Advanced level Software Testing Certification; (i.e. ISTQB)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with all forms of testing: Functional, System, Integration, Regression, Exploratory, Negative, Smoke
• Experience with scripting languages using Java, C# or related languages/technologies
• Experience testing and automating GUI, including desktop/mobile applications, browsers and/or REST and SOAP Services
• Experience with test management and test automation tools, or other related software testing tools
• Experience with Eclipse and/or IntelliJ
• Experience with source repositories, such as GitHub
• Experience with SQL and general knowledge of RDBMS concepts
• Strong understanding of the difference and purpose of both GUI and API testing
• Knowledge of current industry standards and trends
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong technical and operational problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Working knowledge of information security concepts and techniques, as they apply to enterprise operating systems and applications
• Working knowledge of Scrum and other Agile methodologies
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and development pipeline (DevOps)
• Strong ability to work in a team oriented environment
• Ability to lead initiatives and manage projects with minimal guidance
• All required knowledge from Associate Analyst

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Frequently remains stationary throughout a typical business day
• Frequently operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
• Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and other rooms
• Occasionally positions self to access drawers and shelves of various heights
• Frequently reaches for and handles paperwork and files
• Constantly communicates with customers, coworkers, and management in-person and on the phone
• Must be able to exchange accurate information
• FirstBank does not currently offer fully remote positions, except as required by law. The actual number of in-office days that may be required will vary by business unit, role, and business need.

Statement of Benefits

FirstBank offers a suite of benefits that support our employees’ professional, financial, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Benefits currently offered with our positions include: Paid Time Off/paid leave programs, 401K/Employee Stock Ownership, United Healthcare medical, MetLife dental, VSP vision, Employee tuition reimbursement, Volunteer Time Off, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Group Life Insurance/AD&D

FirstBank is an EOE/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. FirstBank does not permit pay inequities. Anyone who believes they have been subject to pay inequity should immediately report their concerns to the Human Resource Department.

*This opportunity is expected to close by 6/28/24*