Automation Test Analyst

Job title – Test Automation Analyst - Birmingham

Grade – Associate

Location – Birmingham

About Federated Hermes;

Federated Hermes, Inc. is a global leader in active, responsible investment management, with $750.6 billion in assets under management, as of Dec. 31, 2023. We deliver investment solutions that help investors target a broad range of outcomes and provide equity, fixed-income, alternative/private markets, multi-asset, and liquidity management strategies to more than 11,000 institutions and intermediaries worldwide.

Our clients include corporations, government entities, insurance companies, foundations and endowments, banks, and broker/dealers. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Federated Hermes has more than 2,000 employees in London, New York and offices worldwide. For more information, visit FederatedHermes.com

Main Function of Role:

The purpose of this position is to function as a Test Automation Analyst, working competently with the GTO Quality Assurance staff, primarily performing execution and maintenance of automated test scripts, documenting, and reporting results. The position will maintain existing automated test scripts, extending their usefulness and validity.

Key task and responsibilities:

• Execute simple (1 to 50 validation points) and moderate (51 to 199 validation points) automated test scripts when required to support GTO projects.

• Update test scripts to correct previous failures, when appropriate.

• Maintain test script to ensure usability and validity.

Candidate Profile:

• Collaborative team player

• Good decision-making skills

• Good analytical and technical skills

• Good customer service skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to effectively communicate with peers and management of the organization (verbal & written)

• Ability to multi-task projects and priorities with direction

• With some direct supervision, demonstrates strong decision-making skills

• Keen/willing to learn and grow knowledge/skills in a supportive and inclusive environment

• Application development or other relevant experience

• Automated or manual testing experience

• Java and C# coding languages

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products

We're looking for the best, whoever they are

We believe in equal opportunities for all and aim to ensure that no current or prospective employee is treated less favourably on the basis of their gender, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, age, sexual orientation, or disability.

We welcome applications from all eligible candidates, and we particularly encourage applications from eligible candidates from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background, as these groups are underrepresented throughout the financial services sector.

If you would like to request a reasonable adjustment to the application and/or interview process (in line with the Equality Act 2010), please speak to jessica.sheehan@hermes-investment.com