Senior Software Engineer-Test Automation
Today• Charlotte, NC
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Software Engineer - Test Automation to join our development team and play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software components. This individual will be responsible for designing and maintaining automated test frameworks, writing and executing test scripts, and integrating testing into our CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative Agile environment, working closely with developers and product owners to validate functionality, identify defects early, and continuously improve test coverage. A typical day will involve participating in daily stand-ups, reviewing new features, scripting and running automated tests, triaging failures, and contributing to the overall quality strategy. Strong technical skills, a proactive mindset, and a passion for building reliable software are essential for success in this role.
In this role, you will:
- Lead moderately complex initiatives and deliverables within technical domain environments
- Contribute to large scale planning of strategies
- Design, code, test, debug, and document for projects and programs associated with technology domain, including upgrades and deployments
- Review moderately complex technical challenges that require an in-depth evaluation of technologies and procedures
- Resolve moderately complex issues and lead a team to meet existing client needs or potential new clients needs while leveraging solid understanding of the function, policies, procedures, or compliance requirements
- Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and mid-level managers to resolve technical challenges and achieve goals
- Lead projects and act as an escalation point, provide guidance and direction to less experienced staff
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- 4+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- 4+ years of experience in Agile Frameworks and Scrum Methods
- 2+ years of experience in JavaScript and Python
- 4+ years of experience in Software testing platform (Selenium, Cypress)
- 4+ years of experience in CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Github, Artifactory)
- 4+ years of experience in MongoDB usage.
- 1 year of experience in AI / Agentic Workflow development.
- Position Overview: The Senior Software Engineer - Test Automation will be an integral part of the software development team, responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated tests to ensure the quality and reliability of software components. This role requires close collaboration with developers, product managers, and QA analysts to identify test scenarios, build robust automation frameworks, and continuously improve testing processes.
- Test Planning & Design:
- Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to understand requirements and define test strategies.
- Design and document automated test cases for functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
- Automation Development:
- Develop and maintain test automation scripts using tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous validation of code changes.
- Execution & Reporting:
- Execute automated test suites and analyze results to identify defects and areas for improvement.
- Report bugs with detailed documentation and work with developers to resolve issues.
- Maintenance & Optimization:
- Refactor and optimize test scripts for scalability and performance.
- Maintain test environments and data to support consistent and reliable test execution.
- Collaboration & Communication:
- Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
- Provide feedback on application usability and suggest improvements from a testing perspective.
- This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
- This position offers a hybrid work schedule
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
$100,000.00 - $179,000.00
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
- Health benefits
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid time off
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
- Parental leave
- Critical caregiving leave
- Discounts and savings
- Commuter benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Scholarships for dependent children
- Adoption reimbursement
19 Aug 2025
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
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Drug and Alcohol Policy
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Client-provided location(s): Charlotte, NC
Job ID: WellsFargo-R-479654-1
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-08-14T18:08:52
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- FSA
- HSA
- Mental Health Benefits
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Return-to-Work Program
Work Flexibility
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Stock Purchase Program
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
Diversity and Inclusion
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