Job Description

At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference.

Whats the role?

Accountable for supplying to and maintaining the automation framework that supports the PXP team with a focus on UI and hybrid testing. Responsible for manual testing, as needed. Accountable for presenting with development and product teams to coordinate and schedule tests including capturing information needed to perform a successful test.

Release Management: Accountable for identifying risks, demonstrating findings, and offers tactical and strategic solutions to the team. Responsible for coordinating releases and considering dependencies needed.

Bring Your Best! What this role needs:

Preferred skills:

* Proficiency with one or more scripting/programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, Java, Ruby, Go, PowerShell, Bash, C, C/C++, etc. JavaScript is helpful.
* Experience with APIs and associated protocols, such as JSON, REST, or SOAP.
* Experience with Cucumber/Gherkin
* Experience with applications hosted in Amazon Web Services (AWS) and/or Microsoft Azure, preferably within an Agile/DevOps operating model.
* 1 year of experience

Education:

* Bachelors degree with an emphasis in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, MIS or related field OR completion of a technical bootcamp.

Benefits:

* Whip-smart team that is very friendly and always willing to lend a hand.
* Tons of room for career growth.
* Highly competitive salary
* Outstanding Benefits

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This job is not covered by the existing Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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