Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a QA Automation Engineer to oversee the requirements and testing of the Middle Office product. As a crucial member of the Transaction Services Platform, the QA Automation Engineer will collaborate closely with the Delivery Manager, QA lead, developers, Business Analysts, and other project stakeholders. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside over 200 industry-leading developers and QA professionals in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in the Middle Office business line, with expertise in Transaction and Reference Data Management Systems.

Why This Role Is Important To Us

Our Global Technology Services (GTS) division plays a critical role in State Street's digital transformation by enabling the delivery of data and insights to our clients. We are leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as cloud, artificial intelligence, and robotics process automation to expand our business capabilities. Joining our team offers the opportunity to contribute to industry-leading technology solutions in a collaborative global environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage scheduling to ensure efficient and effective product testing, identifying, and reporting risks to project schedule and product quality while proposing new methods to control or mitigate risks.
• Develop comprehensive test plans and reusable test cases based on business requirements and functional specifications documents.
• Execute various types of software testing, including functional testing, system testing, regression testing, and performance testing.
• Maintain automated test script libraries for functional regression testing and document software defects in an issue tracking system, ensuring proactive communication with developers and project team members.
• Participate in business requirements and functional specifications reviews early in the software development life cycle.
• Generate clear and concise status and progress reports for the QA Manager and project team members.
• Provide testing leadership for assigned projects.
  
  

Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 4-5 years of test automation experience with strong proficiency in Java/Python and SQL.
• Knowledge and experience working in an CICD pipeline environment.
• Experience with tools such as Cucumber, TestNG, and AWS DevOps.
  
  

These Skills Will Help You Succeed In This Role

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong partnership and relationship building skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving ability
  
  

We Offer

• Permanent contract of employment from day one
• Additional holidays (Birthday Day Off, 3rd and 5th year anniversary Day Off)
• Gold medical package for employees and their families (partner and children)
• Premium life insurance package and private pension plan
• Employee savings plan
• Multisport Card
• Wide range of soft skills training, technical workshops, language classes and development programs
• Opportunities to volunteer your time to company-driven initiatives, employee networks or organizations of your choice
• Variety of well-being programs
• Technical or leadership career pathway
  
  

Join us if you are looking to enhance your technical skills, tackle real-world challenges, and contribute to shaping the future of the financial services industry.

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.

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