Automation Engineer
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Offers an opportunity in a fintech environment, suited for candidates with solid automation engineering skills.
- Competitive salary range: $99,000 - $132,000
- Innovative environment in the growing fintech sector
- Flexibility in work arrangements available
Pros
- Engage in financial technology with potential for innovation
- Possibility for remote work and flexible arrangements
- Competitive salary range reflective of industry standards
Cons
- Fast-track pace can lead to stressful projects
- Requires familiarity with various tech stacks which may be overwhelming
- Potential lack of structure typical in startups
Who it's for
Mid to Senior Level • Hybrid/Remote
Good fit
- Mid to senior level Java/Python developers
- Fintech professionals looking for a collaborative culture
- Automation engineers seeking new challenging opportunities
Not recommended for
- New graduates or entry-level candidates
- Individuals preferring a non-dynamic work environment
- Candidates averse to working in startups or hybrid settings
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Amount is the premiere digital transformation partner for financial institutions committed to the future of banking and to creating safe and personalized customer experiences that help people better manage their financial lives. Our fully integrated and flexible platform is built on years of digital lending experience, enabling digital agility within months and a full suite of end-to-end consumer, small business and embedded finance solutions that fit the way people want to bank.
Inclusion, diversity, and belonging are core to Amount's values, and we believe they are more than words, they are actions. We support our commitment to these ideas by empowering intrepid engagement and learning, increasing diverse representation, and fostering a culture where everyone can bring their full self to work without regard to differences. We look for people who embrace this culture.
A DAY IN THE LIFE:
As an Automation Engineer, your days will be focused on developing and enhancing our automation framework. You will play a crucial role in developing robust automation frameworks using Java/Python and other technologies to support our QA processes. You will collaborate closely with QA engineers, developers, and stakeholders to ensure high-quality delivery of software products.
Team: You’ll work with a team of ~5 quality engineers.
Similar job titles: Test Automation Engineer, Software Automation Engineer, Quality Automation Engineer, Automation Test Engineer, Automation Developer, Software Development Engineer in Test
Base Salary: $99,000 - $132,000 annually
Benefits & Perks: Check them out HERE!
WHAT WE’LL TRUST YOU TO DELIVER:
- Design and develop scalable automation frameworks from scratch using Java/Python and other open-source tools
- Experience with Playwright, Cyprus, Selenium or equivalent
- Implement automated test scripts for functional and regression testing
- Integrate automated tests with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and ensure test coverage
- Troubleshoot and debug automation failures in a timely manner
- Maintain and enhance existing automation frameworks and test suites
- Stay updated on industry best practices and new technologies to improve testing efficiency
- Be proactive in identifying areas for improvement and optimizing existing systems for performance and reliability
WHAT YOU LIKELY BRING TO THE TABLE:
- 5+ years of proven experience as a Java Developer, preferably with exposure to QA automation
- Strong proficiency in Java programming language and object-oriented concepts
- Familiarity with web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and web services (RESTful APIs)
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Bamboo, Argo)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and communicate findings effectively
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities
- Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) and containerization (e.g., Docker)
- Working knowledge of database technologies (PostgreSQL)
- Bachelor’s/master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field preferred
- Basic understanding of financial concepts and processes is preferred
- Basic understanding of Selenium webdriver is preferred
