Voya Financial, Inc

Automation Testing Lead

Voya Financial, Inc$117K — $147K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6-9 years of professional software development experience
  • Strong proficiency in multiple technologies (React, Node.js, Python, SQL/NoSQL, cloud platforms like Azure or AWS)
  • Experience with system design, architectural patterns, and API development at scale
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and observability tools
  • Effective communicator with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives and mentor other engineers

Responsibilities

  • Lead the end-to-end delivery of major software components and services
  • Serve as a technical lead on initiatives, coordinating development efforts
  • Partner with product managers to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions
  • Provide architectural input and advocate for engineering best practices
  • Mentor engineers through code reviews and technical guidance
  • Influence team-level planning and prioritization aligning technical solutions with business goals
  • Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams for deployment readiness

Benefits

  • Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
  • 401(k) Savings plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
  • Voya Retirement Plan with employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
  • 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays, and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day
  • Paid volunteer time - 40 hours per calendar year
Full Job Description
Role Summary

We are seeking an Automation Test Lead to support the delivery of high-quality digital experiences across our retirement and wealth management platforms. This role is highly hands-on, focused on building and executing automated test solutions, improving test coverage, and partnering with engineering teams to ensure reliable, scalable releases.

Key Responsibilities
Test Automation & Execution
  • Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for web, API, and (where applicable) mobile applications.
  • Execute automated and manual tests across digital platforms including client portals, advisor tools, and transaction systems.
  • Contribute to and enhance existing test automation frameworks.
  • Identify, document, and track defects, ensuring timely resolution.

Quality Engineering Practices
  • Support shift-left testing by engaging early in requirements and design discussions.
  • Validate functionality, integration, and data accuracy across systems.
  • Assist in building test data strategies and supporting test environments.
CI/CD & Tools
  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
  • Leverage tools such as:
    • Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright (UI)
    • Postman or RestAssured (API)
  • Contribute to improving test reporting and dashboards.

Domain Support
  • Test workflows supporting:
    • Retirement account servicing and transactions
    • Wealth and financial planning tools
    • Digital onboarding and account management
  • Ensure adherence to data privacy and regulatory requirements.

Collaboration
  • Work closely with developers, product owners, and QA team members to clarify requirements and ensure quality outcomes.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives).

Qualifications
Required
  • 6+ years of experience in software testing, with hands-on automation experience.
  • Strong experience with test automation tools and scripting (Java, JavaScript, or similar).
  • Experience testing web applications and APIs.
  • Familiarity with Agile development environments.
  • Basic understanding of CI/CD processes.

Preferred
  • Experience in financial services, retirement, or wealth platforms.
  • Exposure to cloud-based applications and microservices architectures.
  • Familiarity with data validation, SQL and AI.

Key Competencies
  • Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
  • Hands-on technical mindset
  • Collaborative and team-oriented
  • Eagerness to learn and adopt new tools and practices


Compensation Pay Disclosure:

Voya is committed to pay that's fair and equitable, which means comparable pay for comparable roles and responsibilities.

The below annual base salary range reflects the expected hiring range(s) for this position in the location(s) listed. In addition to base salary, Voya offers incentive opportunities (i.e., annual cash incentives, sales incentives, and/or long-term incentives) based on the role to reward the achievement of annual performance objectives. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Voya Financial is willing to pay at the time of this posting.

Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted salary range based upon the candidate's geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

$117,880 - $147,350 USD

Be Well. Stay Well.

Voya provides the resources that can make a difference in your lives. To us, this means thriving physically, financially, socially and emotionally. Voya benefits are designed to help you do just that. That's why we offer an array of plans, programs, tools and resources with one goal in mind: To help you and your family be well and stay well.

What We Offer
  • Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
  • 401(k) Savings plan - with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
  • Voya Retirement Plan - employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
  • Paid time off - including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.
  • Paid volunteer time - 40 hours per calendar year


Learn more about Voya benefits (download PDF)

Critical Skills

At Voya, we have identified the following critical skills which are key to success in our culture:
  • Customer Focused: Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations.
  • Critical Thinking: Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution.
  • Team Mentality: Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals.
  • Business Acumen: Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions.
  • Learning Agility: Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage.


Learn more aboutCritical Skills

About Voya Financial, Inc

Voya Financial, Inc. is an American financial, retirement, investment, and insurance company based in New York City. The company was formed in 1991 as ING U.S., Inc. and was renamed Voya Financial in 2014. Voya Financial operates in the United States and has more than 6,000 employees. The company provides retirement, investment, and insurance solutions to individuals and businesses.
Learn more about Voya Financial, Inc
Size
6,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$206 million
Founded
1991
5 Year Trend
-13.7%
Revenue
$7.7 billion
NASDAQ

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