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# Automation Tester

- **Company:** The Fountain Group
- **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $114,400.0 - $156,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Applications Architecture, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Database Queries, Selenium, Software Engineering, Product Software Implementation Methods, Software Requirements Analysis, Strategies of Testing, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Scripting, Front End Software Development
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thefountaingroup.com/job/17079/senior_automation_tester#apply-now-header

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree required. Should be in STEM field.
 * 6+ years (minimum) experience with automated unit and integration testing required.
 * Financial domain experience required.
 * Hands on experience in API/XML Testing and Selenium with Java required.
 * Experience in writing SQL queries required.
 * Experience with front-end & backend testing using Java and Selenium required.
 * Experienced in Agile/Waterfall, onsite/offshore work model and coordination required.
 * In depth knowledge of the software implementation lifecycle (specifically the testing model, methodology, and processes) required.

## Description

* Position will be responsible for the design, development, execution, and maintenance of automated tests to ensure the quality of software products.
 * Partners with team members to understand software requirements and execute automated tests that validate the functionality while considering privacy and security requirements Your Primary Responsibilities:
 * Apply different software development and testing methodologies, tools, and technologies
 * Develop, execute, and maintain automated tests across the delivery lifecycle
 * Maintain traceability from user stories through test cases to automated scripts
 * Identify dependencies for environmental and data requirements.
 * Develop applications and construct unit test cases that ensure compliance with functional requirements


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