<h1>Every career journey is personal. Thats why we empower you with the tools and support to create your own success story. </h1><h1>Be challenged. Be heard. Be valued. Be you ... be here.</h1>Job SummaryThe QA Automation Engineer, III is responsible for test automation with agile and waterfall teams for core application projects which impact our care center, clients and customers. This role works with team members to ensure automated testing is completed with proper coverage for all the requirements.  Essential Job Functions:<ul><li>Test Design: Writes automation test scripts using an object-oriented Ruby Cucumber framework for multiple applications like Web based, Web services and Database. Contributes to extending the existing framework. </li><li>Test Execution &amp; Reporting: Executes tests as needed during throughout the project. Analyze and report test results. Identifies and tracks defects through their lifecycle. Utilizing defect management and organization skills, provide progress and metrics on test execution and defects to project team. Provide leadership while contributing to team and company objectives. Follow team and company standards and contribute to refine and improve process and procedure. Ability to define and maintain test data. </li><li>Subject Matter Expert: Develops and maintains expert understanding of all of the components and functionality of the system and framework.  Provides guidance, mentoring, and training on testing practices and advises impacts for system changes.  </li><li>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 automated testing of projects and collaborate with stakeholders in understanding the testing needs and reporting on testing results. </li></ul>Reports to: Engineering ManagerDirect Reports: None Working Conditions/ Physical Requirements: <ul><li>Normal office environment. (Remote or Hybrid), 3 to 4 days per month are required in office if within 60 miles of a posted Bread Financial location</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications:  <ul><li>High School Diploma or GED</li><li>5+ years experience in software engineering</li></ul>Preferred Experience: <ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree(BE/BTech) Area of Study: Computer Science/Information Technology or Equal Technical Degree</li><li>7 or more years of relevant work experience</li><li>Certifications: International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB), Certified Agile Tester (CAT), Certified Software Test Professional (CSTP), and/or Chartered Market Technician (CMT)</li><li>Type / focus of work experience preferred: Banking/Financial Services/Insurance Domain functional testing experience</li></ul>Skills:<ul><li>Accessibility Testing</li><li>Agile Methodologies</li><li>API Testing</li><li>Appium</li><li>ATDD</li><li>Atlassian JIRA</li><li>BDD (Behavior Driven Development)</li><li>CI Tools</li><li>CI / CD Pipelines</li><li>Codefresh</li><li>Cypress Framework</li><li>Database Testing</li><li>Defects Management</li><li>Desktop Application Testing</li><li>Device Testing</li><li>Estimation Techniques</li><li>Functional Testing</li><li>Git</li><li>Harness</li><li>Java​​</li><li>JavaScript</li><li>Jenkins (Software)</li><li>K6</li><li>Mobile Application Testing</li><li>Playwright</li><li>PostgreSQL</li><li>Qtest</li><li>Quality Assurance (QA)</li><li>Quality Control (QC)</li><li>REST</li><li>Selenium</li><li>Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)</li><li>Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)</li><li>Structured Query Language (SQL)</li><li>Test Driven Development (TDD)</li><li>Test Management</li><li>TypeScript</li><li>Web Application Testing</li><li>Web Service Testing </li></ul>Other DutiesThis job description is illustrative of the types of duties typically performed by this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of each and every essential function of the job. Because job content may change from time to time, the Company reserves the right to add and/or delete essential functions from this job at any time.Salary Range (unless otherwise noted below): $87,900.00 - $159,200.00<h3></h3><h3></h3><h3></h3>Full Salary Range for position:California: $101,000.00 - $198,900.00<h3></h3><h3></h3>Colorado: $87,900.00 - $167,100.00<h3></h3><h3></h3>New York: $96,600.00 - $198,900.00<h3></h3><h3></h3>Washington: $92,200.00 - $183,000.00<h3></h3><h3></h3>Maryland: $92,200.00 - $175,100.00<h3></h3><h3></h3>Washington DC: $101,000.00 - $183,000.00<h3></h3><h3></h3>Illinois: $87,900.00 - $175,100.00<h3></h3><h3></h3>New Jersey: $101,000.00 - $183,000.00<h3></h3><h3></h3>Vermont: $87,900.00 - $159,200.00The 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 (except those located in Illinois) receive 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time (“PSST”) upon hire and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year. Illinois associates receive 40 hours of Illinois PSST upon hire and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year and 40 hours of Illinois Paid Leave upon hire and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year. Illinois Paid Leave must be used before associates in Illinois will be approved to take FTO.Hired associates will be able to elect the 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.Click <a target="_blank" href="https://alliancedatapublichrsite.blob.core.windows.net/common/241104_PPLC_Benefits%20Transparency%20Branded%20Templates_Exempt%202025_Spring_FA2.pdf">here</a> for more Benefits information.About Bread Financial <div>At Bread Financial, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community, and be part of our award-winning culture. We’ve been consistently recognized as a best place to work nationally and 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.<a href="https://www.breadfinancial.com/" target="_blank">Bread Financial®</a> (NYSE: BFH) is a tech-forward financial services company that provides simple, personalized payment, lending, and saving solutions to millions of U.S consumers. Our payment solutions, including Bread Financial general purpose credit cards and savings products, empower our customers and their passions for a better life. Additionally, we deliver growth for some of the most recognized brands in travel &amp; entertainment, health &amp; beauty, jewelry and specialty apparel through our private label and co-brand credit cards and pay-over-time products providing choice and value to our shared customers. To learn more about Bread Financial, our global associates and our sustainability commitments, visit <a href="https://www.breadfinancial.com/" target="_blank">breadfinancial.com</a> or follow us on <a href="https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/___https:/www.instagram.com/breadfinancial___.YzJ1OnNha3M6YzpnOmNjZDUyM2FmZTgwY2NiOTRlNDViM2Y0NGUzODYwYTllOjY6MjJmMzplNTY3MDEwYzhiZGEwNzc0M2E0MzQzMjFmYTI1YzNjOGNkNDBlMTg1NGJmYWViYTU3NTA0ZDg5MTE5NWY1NTFiOnA6VA" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/___https:/www.linkedin.com/company/bread-financial___.YzJ1OnNha3M6YzpnOmNjZDUyM2FmZTgwY2NiOTRlNDViM2Y0NGUzODYwYTllOjY6MzYwNTo3Y2M3OTVjMzU5NmM1ZWQzNDQzYmNkZDE0OTg4NmE5NzI5ZjhjY2VmMDM4MmJlMzgzNWY4MjYyZjE5MzU1ZTk0OnA6VA" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>. </div><ul><li>Bread Financial offers competitive pay, a comprehensive selection of benefit options including 401(k).</li><li>The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</li><li>Any applicant offered employment will be required to establish that they are legally authorized to work in the United States for the Company.</li><li>The Company participates in E-Verify.</li><li>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.</li><li>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 <a href="mailto:TaOps@breadfinancial.com" target="_blank">TaOps@breadfinancial.com</a>.</li></ul>Job Family: Information TechnologyJob Type: Regular<h3></h3><h3></h3>