Senior Quality Engineer I

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Responsibilities 
- Responsible for testing and quality assurance of large data processing pipeline using Java and SQL
- Ensure quality test automation for RESTful APIs and Web application tests.
- Develops and tests software, including ongoing refactoring of code, and drives continuous improvement in code structure and quality
- Functions as a platform SME who drives quality and automation strategy at application level, identifies new opportunities and drives Software Engineers to deliver the highest quality code.
- Delivers on capabilities for the portfolio automation strategy and executes against the test and automation strategy defined at the portfolio level.
- Works with engineers to drive improvements in code quality via manual and automated testing.
- Involved in the review of the user story backlog and requirements specifications for completeness and weaknesses in function, performance, reliability, scalability, testability, usability, and security and compliance testing.
- Provides recommendations Plans and defines testing approach, providing advice on prioritization of testing activity in support of identified risks in project schedules or test scenarios.

Minimum Qualifications: This high performing quality assurance Engineer must have:
- 10 - 14 years of hands-on software testing experience in developing test cases and test plans with extensive knowledge of automated testing and architecture
- Expert knowledge of Testing Frameworks and Test Automation Design Patterns like TDD, BDD etc.
- Expertise in developing software test cases for Hive, Spark, Java abd Scala.
- Hands-on experience in Performance and Load Testing tools such as JMeter, pytest or similar tool
- Experience with industry standard tools for defect tracking, source code management, test case management, test automation, and other management and monitoring tools
- Experience working with Agile methodology
- Experience in designing, developing, testing and debugging, and operating resilient distributed systems using Big Data Clusters
- Good sense for software quality, the clean code principles, test driven development and an agile mindset
- High engagement, self-organization, strong communication skills and team spirit
- Experience with building and adopting new test frameworks.
- Testing Machine learning/data mining

We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:

• Competitive base salaries 
• Bonus incentives 
• Support for financial-well-being and retirement 
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location) 
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need 
• Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location) 
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location) 
• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program 
• Career development and training opportunities

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.  

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.