QA - Automation Testing Engineer AVP

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for an experienced and talented software quality assurance engineer who can work independently and proactively resolve any issues. In this role you will be working closely with cross-functional teams across CRD and State Street located in the US, EMEA and APAC regions. This role entails collaboration with product, development and SQA teams during US-EST business hours.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Creation of Test Strategy document and getting it reviewed and approved by QA Director.
• Writing detailed functional testcases covering Fixed Income execution workflows in X-Ray and getting them reviewed and approved by the Product Development team.
• Reviewing testcases with cross functional teams for end-to-end integration testing.
• Creating automation tests every sprint along with manual testing
• Leading end-to-end integration testing with QA peers across various CRD applications.
• Demoing the workflows to business owners and requesting release signoff.
• Developing a thorough understanding of the Charles River IMS product
• Work closely with the Scrum Master, Product Owner, business analysts, product specialists, developers, and other project team members to assist in carrying out the software quality responsibilities of the Scrum team
• Create comprehensive test automation scripts from business requirements and functional specifications documents for product features of moderate complexity
• Execute manual and automated functional, integration, regression, and performance tests
• Maintain automated and manual test script libraries for functional, integration, regression, and performance testing
• Interpret results of automation tests and document software defects in issue tracking system; proactively communicate issues with developers and other project team members
• Provide testing leadership by identifying opportunities for improvement in the Scrum team’s QA methodology
• Adhere to a testing schedule to ensure efficient and effective product delivery
  
  
  

Education And Preferred Qualifications

B.S. degree (or foreign education equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics or other technical course of study. MS degree strongly preferred.

Experience

• 12 to 16 years of experience in software Automation testing in a process driven technology environment.
• Demonstrated experience programming with C#, SQL and shell scripting languages such as Powershell and Bash.
• Demonstrated experience implementing automation tests with Silk4Net strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and executing automation test scripts against web, native/desktop applications, APIs and batch applications.
• Demonstrated experience using test cases, scripts, and automated test tools for verifying requirements on multi-tier applications
• Demonstrated ability translating business requirements into comprehensive functional and technical test plans
• Knowledgeable in one or more CRD functional areas strongly desired
• A minimum of 8 years working with an Agile development methodology strongly desired
• Effective written and verbal communication
• C# or Java is a must
  
  
  

About Charles River Development

Charles River Investment management System in a platform that provides many Front-Office functions including Portfolio Management, Order Management and Execution, Compliance, Performance & Attribution, Modelling, Scenario Analysis, and Wealth Management.

We are part of the State Street Bank. 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 in 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 in location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Program 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 perspective 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. Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers.

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About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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