Apex Systems
Senior Backend Automation Engineer
Location: Hybrid 2-3 days a week onsite must be located near one of the following: Hopkins, MN Brookfield, WI Denver, CO Dallas, TX Duration: 12 Months Position Summary
Apex Systems is seeking a Senior Backend Automation Engineer to support backend and mainframe test automation for a large financial services client. This individual will be responsible for building and maintaining automation scripts, integrating test suites into CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring compliance with audit standards. The role is hands-on and delivery-focused, working within an established QA framework. Responsibilities
Develop backend automation scripts using Automation Anywhere and IBM HATS CLI. Integrate validation into Robot Framework using metadata-driven models. Build reusable components for SSH and mainframe interaction. Embed test suites into Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Azure DevOps pipelines. Implement tagging and logging to support SOX, PCI, and FFIEC compliance. Validate data flows across SOR, Domains, and Read Store using structured and synthetic test data. Automate test data provisioning and cleanup processes. Participate in QA reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Required Skills
Minimum of 5-7+ years of experience in backend or mainframe automation. Proficiency with Automation Anywhere, IBM HATS, or similar tools. Strong scripting skills (Java, CLI). Experience with Robot Framework, YAML/JSON test suite generation. CI/CD integration experience with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps. Familiarity with test data tools like TDP and synthetic data provisioning. Understanding of compliance frameworks (SOX, PCI, FFIEC). Preferred Skills
Experience in financial services or regulated industries. Exposure to observability tools like Allure and ReportPortal. Familiarity with cross-vendor execution models and governance practices. EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at employeeservices@apexsystems.com or 844-463-6178.
Location: Hybrid 2-3 days a week onsite must be located near one of the following: Hopkins, MN Brookfield, WI Denver, CO Dallas, TX Duration: 12 Months Position Summary
Apex Systems is seeking a Senior Backend Automation Engineer to support backend and mainframe test automation for a large financial services client. This individual will be responsible for building and maintaining automation scripts, integrating test suites into CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring compliance with audit standards. The role is hands-on and delivery-focused, working within an established QA framework. Responsibilities
Develop backend automation scripts using Automation Anywhere and IBM HATS CLI. Integrate validation into Robot Framework using metadata-driven models. Build reusable components for SSH and mainframe interaction. Embed test suites into Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Azure DevOps pipelines. Implement tagging and logging to support SOX, PCI, and FFIEC compliance. Validate data flows across SOR, Domains, and Read Store using structured and synthetic test data. Automate test data provisioning and cleanup processes. Participate in QA reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Required Skills
Minimum of 5-7+ years of experience in backend or mainframe automation. Proficiency with Automation Anywhere, IBM HATS, or similar tools. Strong scripting skills (Java, CLI). Experience with Robot Framework, YAML/JSON test suite generation. CI/CD integration experience with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps. Familiarity with test data tools like TDP and synthetic data provisioning. Understanding of compliance frameworks (SOX, PCI, FFIEC). Preferred Skills
Experience in financial services or regulated industries. Exposure to observability tools like Allure and ReportPortal. Familiarity with cross-vendor execution models and governance practices. EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at employeeservices@apexsystems.com or 844-463-6178.