Quality Engineer Specialist (AutomationSeleniumCucumber)
Pittsburgh, PA - USA
Job Summary
Role Summary
The Quality Assurance Specialist is an early career to develop individual contributor responsible for supporting automation-first quality engineering across application delivery. This role builds foundational capability in test design execution defect analysis and service-level validation while helping teams validate changes earlier and more consistently within modern delivery practices.
Key Responsibilities
Design develop and execute functional and integration test cases aligned to requirements and user journeys.
Contribute to test automation under guidance using approved frameworks tools and coding practices.
Participate in sprint activities including planning backlog refinement execution and defect triage.
Log defects with clear reproduction steps evidence and impact context.
Support API service and workflow validation across assigned applications.
Assist with test data setup and execution environment readiness as needed.
Collaborate with developers to improve testability and early validation.
Reporting Line & Scope
This role typically reports to a QE Lead QE Manager or engineering leader and supports delivery teams through feature-level validation automation contribution and disciplined defect management. The scope is focused on assigned applications services and integrations within an agile delivery model.
Success Measures
Timely and accurate execution of assigned validation activities.
Clear actionable and well-documented defect reporting.
Steady contribution to automated test coverage and execution reliability.
Earlier detection of defects that reduces downstream rework.
Qualifications
Typically1-5 years of experience in Quality Engineering SDET or Software Engineering.
Foundational knowledge of automation scripting and test execution practices.
Familiarity with Agile delivery SDLC concepts and defect lifecycle management.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced engineering environment.PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.
- Develops and executes detailed test plans ensuring they align with team strategy and program goals.
- Provides input to the testing approach tools and technologies to be used for projects.
- Ensures access to test environments is complete and escalates all issues and risks to the team for resolution.
- Escalates Quality Engineer tool/data specific issues to Quality Engineer leaders. Works with the team to prioritize and retest/disposition defects. Identifies potential process and tool improvements.
- Participates in Team Planning providing estimation of timeline and resource needs to meet testing goals.
PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:
- Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
- Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNCs Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge skills and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills competencies work experience education and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.
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This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and for any registered role the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.
Required Experience:
IC