Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Location: Hoover, AL - Riverchase Operations Center (Birmingham, AL)

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At Regions, the Software Engineer In Test (SDET) at this level is a senior position responsible for leading automation strategy and framework architecture to ensure quality and efficiency across applications. This position provides technical leadership, drives innovation, and mentors junior team members. Additionally, this position collaborates with teams to align initiatives with organizational goals.

Primary Responsibilities

• Designs and maintains enterprise-level automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, etc.) integrated with modern tools
• Defines best practices for automation, code reviews, and quality gates
• Leads automation initiatives for web, desktop, and mobile platforms
• Provides technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers and teams
• Drives adoption of advanced automation solutions for complex scenarios
• Evaluates and implements new technologies (e.g., generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), etc.)
• Remains current on industry trends to improve efficiency and reduce cost
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to align strategies with organizational goals
• Integrates automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and supports distributed execution environments (e.g., Selenium Grid, SauceLabs, etc.)
• Serves as technical authority for automated testing across the software development cycle
• Champions best practices in test automation frameworks, tools, and methodologies ensure scalable, reliable, and high-quality software delivery
• Ensures compliance with risk management programs, rules and regulations, and cybersecurity practices; identifies opportunities for and supports process improvements; applies disciplined change management practices
• This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field and five (5) years of experience in test automation and/or software development
• Or High School Diploma or GED and nine (9) years of experience in test automation and/or software development
• Experience with integrated development environments (e.g., Visual Studios, Eclipse, IntelliJ)
• Significant experience with C#, Java, Python, and Typescript
• Significant experience with NUnit, TestNG, RestSharp, and RestAssured
• Significant experience with Selenium, Playwright, Tricentis Tosca, and Postman

Preferences

Applicable certifications (e.g., International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB))

Experience creating and maintaining automation frameworks

• Experience creating and maintaining industry-standard automation frameworks
• Experience delivering generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and/or agentic artificial intelligence platforms
• Experience developing in low-code/no-code platforms (e.g., PowerApps)
• Experience developing in object-oriented languages (e.g., C#, Java)
• Experience with application programming interface (API) testing (e.g., Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP)/Representational State Transfer (REST))

Experience with Microsoft Power BI

Knowledge of containerized environments (e.g., Docker)

Skills and Competencies

Ability to write and analyze relational database queries

Ability to interpret and ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and industry guidance Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools

Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies

Strong knowledge of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and/or agentic artificial intelligence strategies and platforms

Strong understanding of testing processes, strategies, and test-driven development

This position is intended to be onsite, now or in the near future. Associates will have regular work hours, including full days in the office three or more days a week. The manager will set the work schedule for this position, including in-office expectations. Regions will not provide relocation assistance for this position, and relocation would be at your expense. The locations available for this role are Birmingham, AL, Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, with strong preference to Birmingham

Regions will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position at this time. Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Position Type

Full time

Compensation Details

Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.

The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.

Job Range Target

Minimum

$111,976.00 USD

Median

$137,500.00 USD

Incentive Pay Plans

This job may participate in an annual discretionary bonus plan.

Benefits Information

Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.

Paid Vacation/Sick Time

401K with Company Match

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Disability Benefits

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Associate Volunteer Program

Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.

https://www.regions.com/about-regions/welcome-portal/benefits

Location Details

Riverchase Operations Center

Location

Hoover, Alabama

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.

Additional Locations: Charlotte, NC - Charlotte Uptown Branch, Atlanta, GA - Regions Plaza Office