QA Automation & UAT Tester

Job Title: QA Automation & UAT Tester (Commercial Banking) – P3
Location: Charlotte, NC CIC (5 days onsite)
Contract: 3 months, Possibility for extension 

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced QA Automation & UAT Tester to support a large-scale testing transformation initiative within a Commercial Banking environment. This role requires a unique blend of hands-on automation expertise and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) experience. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable developing and maintaining automated test solutions while also performing end-to-end UAT activities, test execution, defect management, and business validation.
We are looking for a testing professional who can bridge the gap between automation and UAT, supporting both disciplines as the organization continues to modernize its testing practices.

Required Experience
5+ years of QA, Testing, or related experience
3-4+ years of hands-on UAT testing experience within a Commercial Banking environment
Minimum 2+ years of experience with modern test automation tools and frameworks
Proven experience converting manual test scripts and processes into automated test solutions
Strong understanding of QA methodologies, test planning, test execution, defect management, and test reporting
Tosca, AS1 and AS2 Certified.
Required Skills
Experience developing and maintaining automated test scripts
Proven experience with:
Tricentis Tosca
ALM Octane
Jira
Experience executing UAT testing and supporting business validation activities
Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into both manual and automated test cases
Experience managing defects, test results, and testing documentation
Strong collaboration skills with business partners, development teams, and testing teams
Banking & Application Experience
Required
Commercial Banking experience
Preferred
ATM application testing experience
Experience supporting banking transformation or modernization initiatives
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain manual and automated test scripts
Identify opportunities to transition manual testing processes into automated solutions
Perform comprehensive UAT testing, including test planning, execution, validation, and defect tracking
Partner with business stakeholders to validate requirements and confirm expected outcomes
Execute both manual and automated test cases across multiple applications and platforms
Support end-to-end testing efforts throughout the software development lifecycle
Document test scenarios, test cases, defects, and test results
Collaborate with development, QA, and business teams to ensure high-quality releases
Contribute to the organization''''s testing transformation strategy by improving automation coverage while maintaining strong UAT support

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a well-rounded testing professional who has successfully operated in both QA Automation and UAT roles. They have demonstrated success automating manual processes while also possessing the business acumen and testing discipline required to support Commercial Banking UAT initiatives. ATM application experience is highly desirable. This person will be expected to fill a key gap by providing both automation expertise and hands-on UAT testing support.

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