Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from First Citizens Bank
Job overview
The Technology Quality Assurance Analyst II role at First Citizens Bank involves performing independent quality checks and supporting real-time payments testing to ensure software quality and performance.
Responsibilities and impact
The analyst writes and executes test cases, creates test plans, participates in defect meetings, analyzes data for accuracy, and contributes to risk mitigation by thoroughly testing IT programs and policies.
Compensation and benefits
The base pay ranges from $100,000 to $120,000 depending on skills and location, with potential bonuses, benefits, and other awards; the company offers a competitive benefits program detailed on their website.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a Bachelor's degree with 2 years or a High School diploma with 6 years of QA experience in financial services; preferred skills include Selenium, SQL, Agile, Jira, Confluence, and financial/payments knowledge; ASQ certification is preferred.
Company information
First Citizens Bank is a financial institution committed to quality and competitive benefits for associates.
Job location and travel
This is a remote position available across several U.S. markets.
Application process
Applicants must apply within 3 days of posting; extensions may occur based on business needs or applicant volume.
Unique job features
The role supports real-time payments testing and may lead defect meetings in the absence of the test lead, emphasizing independent quality assessment.
Company overview
First Citizens Bank is a financial institution that provides a range of banking services including personal banking, business banking, and wealth management. They generate revenue through interest on loans, fees for services, and investment income. Founded in 1898, the bank has a long history of stability and growth, and it has expanded significantly through strategic acquisitions, including the recent acquisition of CIT Group in 2022, enhancing its commercial banking capabilities.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience in quality assurance within financial services, emphasizing your skills in manual testing, test plan creation, and defect analysis as outlined in the job description for First Citizens Bank.
Focus on showcasing your familiarity with tools and methodologies such as Selenium, SQL, Agile, Jira, Confluence, and ServiceNow, along with any experience related to payments or financial institutions, to align with the preferred qualifications.
Apply through multiple platforms including First Citizens Bank’s official careers page, LinkedIn, and other job boards where the position is listed to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current employees in the technology or quality assurance divisions at First Citizens Bank on LinkedIn; initiate conversations with ice breakers like asking about their experiences working on real-time payments projects or their insights on the QA processes at the bank.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'quality assurance,' 'manual testing,' 'test plan,' 'Selenium,' 'SQL,' 'Agile methodology,' and 'defect analysis' to ensure your resume passes initial automated screenings.
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