Sr. Automation Eng. (Backend) x 2

Automation Engineer (Backend) x 2Hybrid onsite in Minneapolis or St Louis MO12 month contract +Senior Backend Automation EngineerRole OverviewAs a Senior Backend Automation Engineer at client, you will lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of backend and mainframe validation automation within our enterprise-grade QA framework. You'll collaborate with QA Architects, DevOps, and compliance teams to ensure secure, traceable, and scalable automation across systems such as SOR, Domains, and Read Store. This role demands deep expertise in backend automation tooling, CI/CD integration, and compliance-driven engineering practices.Key ResponsibilitiesAutomation Development & ExecutionDevelop and maintain backend automation scripts using Automation Anywhere and IBM HATS CLI to validate batch jobs, data integrity, and business rule execution.Integrate backend validation into the Robot Framework orchestration layer using metadata-driven models.Build reusable wrappers and libraries for SSH access and mainframe interaction.CI/CD & DevOps IntegrationCollaborate with DevOps to embed backend test suites into Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Azure DevOps pipelines.Align test execution with CI/CD triggers to support both end-to-end (E2E) and layer-specific flows.Compliance & Audit ReadinessImplement tagging, traceability, and audit logging to meet SOX, PCI, and FFIEC standards.Work with compliance teams to ensure traceability from test case → defect → requirement.Data Validation & Environment ManagementValidate backend data flows across SOR, Domains, and Read Store using structured test data from TDP and synthetic fallback pools.Automate test data provisioning, reservation, and cleanup processes with full auditability.Collaboration & GovernanceParticipate in cross-vendor syncs, QA CoE reviews, and scorecard evaluations.Mentor junior engineers and contribute to framework enhancements and standardization.Required Skills & Experience5+ years of experience in backend or mainframe automation.Hands-on experience with Automation Anywhere, IBM HATS, or similar tools.Proficiency in Java and scripting for CLI-based automation.Strong understanding of Robot Framework, metadata-driven execution, and YAML/JSON test suite generation.Experience with CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps.Familiarity with test data management tools like TDP and synthetic data provisioning.Knowledge of compliance frameworks: SOX, PCI, FFIEC.Preferred QualificationsExperience in financial services or regulated environments.Exposure to observability tools like Allure and ReportPortal.Familiarity with cross-vendor execution models and RACI-based governance.Technology Stack OverviewCategory Technology / Tool Purpose / Usage Category Technology / Tool Purpose / Usage Orchestration Robot Framework Centralized test execution, reporting, CI/CD integration CI/CD Integration Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps Continuous integration and deployment pipelines UI Automation Playwright (Java) Cross-browser testing, visual validation, accessibility testing API Automation Karate (primary), RESTinstance, RestAssured API validation, security, performance testing, Robot Framework integration Backend Automation Automation Anywhere, IBM HATS CLI Secure shell access, batch job execution, backend validation Mobile Automation Appium via Robot Framework Native iOS/Android testing, biometric simulation, device farm integration Test Data Management TDP, Synthetic Fallback Pools Data conditioning, account reservation, backup provisioning Environment Management Service Virtualization, Dynamic Switching Flexible and isolated test execution environments Reporting & Observability Allure, ReportPortal, Robot Framework HTML logs Dashboards, tracebacks, screenshots, alerts, traceability Test Case Management TestRail, Zephyr (planned) Requirement-to-test traceability and automation coverage Data Modeling YAML / JSON Metadata-driven test suite generation and execution modeling Required Skills : ? 5-7 years of experience in backend or mainframe test automation. ? Strong scripting skills in Python and/or Java for CLI-based test execution. ? Experience validating backend systems, batch jobs, and data pipelines. ? Familiarity with mainframe environments and secure shell (SSH)-based automation. ? Backend Automation: Automation Anywhere, IBM HATS CLI, SSHLibrary, CLI wrappers (Python/Java) for SOR, Domains, Read Store ? API Automation (supporting): Karate, RESTinstance for service-layer integration Basic Qualification : Additional Skills : Background Check : Yes Drug Screen : No Notes :Selling points for candidate :Project Verification Info :The information provided below is for Apex Systems AV use only and is not to be distributed publicly, or to any third party. Any distribution of the below information will result in corrective action from Apex Systems Vendor Management. MSA: Restricted Client Letter: Will ProvideExclusive to Apex :YesFace to face interview required :NoCandidate must be local :NoCandidate must be authorized to work without sponsorship ::NoInterview times set :YesType of project :Master Job Title :Branch Code :

Created: 2026-04-02