Lead Software Quality Assurance Engineer, Assistant Vice President at State Street in Quincy, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Who we are looking for
State Street is looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer with 4+ years' experience for the Alpha and Middle
Office Technology Team, which is part of Global Technology Services. This is a hands-on Testing role for a
candidate with a proven record of financial applications testing, automation and execution excellence.
The candidate has experience in Financial Services, has supported Front/Middle/Back-office business
units/clients, and has exposure to Workflow and Cash Processing. This is someone who has demonstrable
experience in testing, Automation using BDD Framework. The candidate should have excellent skills in
designing automation Framework and problem-solving skills, someone with creativity and self-motivation to
deliver on mission critical projects with tight timelines and competing priorities.

ONSITE: Due to the role requirements this job needs to be performed primarily in the office with some flex work opportunities available.

What you will be responsible for

As Quality Assurance Engineer you will

Demonstrate expertise in Core Java (Intermediate/Expert), BDD Framework, Design
Framework, Selenium, Cucumber, complex manual test cases and reporting.
Exceptionally Strong SQL writing skills for Database Testing to ensure data integrity,
validating database consistency and verifying accurate transaction
Provide Source to Target data validation for ETL, tables and feed files as per business
requirements
Ability to lead multiple applications and multiple testing teams
Excellent Communication, Time Management, Reporting and Analytical Skills
Experience testing applications in cloud native platforms
Participate in scope definition, requirements analysis, functional and technical design,
application build, product configuration, unit testing, and production deployment.
Provide technical expertise and ownership in the diagnosis and resolution of issues,
including the determination and provision of workaround solution or escalation to service
owners.
Work with Development team, QA and DevOps engineers and Product owners in an agile
room.
Document and interact with business and technology stake holders/team members as
necessary.
Experience in Jenkins, Git and any one antifactory tool. Bring in Continuous deployment
practices to enhance our Agile posture to use CI and CD for the next disruptive data
analytics platform in the cloud.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

Strong hands-on, leadership skill, analytical problem-solving skills, quick to learn and adapt
Self-motivated, creative problem solver, organized, collaborative with excellent
communication skills
Application testing experience in financial services with hands on designing, testing complex
applications leading into zero/minimum prod issues. Demonstrated ability to translate
business requirements into test
3-4 years' experience in automation, Core Java (Intermediate/Expert), BDD Framework,
Design Framework, Selenium, Cucumber, complex manual test cases and reporting.
Certifications in the test suites is a plus
Strong SQL writing skills for Database Testing to ensure data integrity, validating database
consistency and verifying accurate transaction

Experience with workflow tools and rules engines/processing is a plus
Ability to work in an on-shore/off-shore model working with development teams across
continents
Use coding standard for automation testing, documentation, release and configuration
management and expertise in CI/CD.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

Masters or B.S. degree in Computer Science or related field
5+ years of experience in Information Technology, Quality Assurance Testing andAutomation

Experience in financial industry working on Front, Middle, Back Office functions. Experience with Investment Book of Record is preferred.
Experience in agile delivery & adhering to SDLC processes is required
Strong team ethics and team player.
Strong communication (verbal and written) both internally and with vendors.
Focus and desire to deliver high quality service.
Ability to work in a high pressured and time sensitive environment
Knowledge in Appian or BPM tools is a plus

Are you the right candidate? Yes!

We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don't necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.

Why this role is important to us

Our technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights to our clients. We're driving the company's digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and advanced technologies such as cloud, artificial intelligence and robotics process automation.

We offer a collaborative environment where technology skills and innovation are valued in a global organization. We're looking for top technical talent to join our team and deliver creative technology solutions that help us become an end-to-end, next-generation financial services company.

Join us if you want to grow your technical skills, solve real problems and make your mark on our industry.

About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we're making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we've been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Salary Range:
$90,000 - $142,500 Annual

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

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