QA Automation Engineer, Assistant Vice President

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a talented Senior Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Analyst to join our agile team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products, with a focus on designing, developing and implementing automated solutions to ensure the quality and reliability of our software, testing Azure-based applications, Snowflake data warehouse, and ETL backend systems.

What you will be responsible for

As a Senior SQA Analyst you will

• Collaborate with cross-functional agile teams to understand project requirements and user stories and translate them into comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Conduct manual and automated testing of Azure-based applications, Snowflake data warehouse, and ETL backend systems using Java, Cucumber, and Selenium.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts to ensure efficient regression testing and maximum test coverage.
• Execute performance testing to evaluate system scalability, reliability, and efficiency.
• Work closely with developers and product owners to identify, document, prioritize, and track software defects, and ensure timely resolution.
• Perform backend testing by designing and executing SQL queries to validate data integrity and ensure ETL processes function as expected.
• Participate in agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Continuously improve the QA process by identifying areas for automation, enhancing test coverage, and implementing best practices.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to their professional growth and development.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies related to software testing and quality assurance.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Demonstrated experience with functional and automation validation of complex applications.
• Demonstrated experience working in an iterative development environment using an iterative Agile-like methodology.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering working software to production through the entire lifecycle.
• Must have hands on implementation of Automation framework (preferable BDD Cucumber) along with different Automation framework architecture
• Must have knowledge on different QA process and finds the better way of QA methodology which suits the project needs
• Proven knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
• Proven knowledge of XML, HTML, JavaScript, Visual Basic Script and other scripting languages
• Proven knowledge of source code control, specifically GitHub, cvs, or subversion
• Ability to quickly troubleshoot and diagnose issues within the quality assurance environment and communicate that knowledge to a varied audience of technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree level qualification in a computer or IT related subject
• 7+ years of experience in Quality assurance  
• 4+ years of experience in Automation Testing
• Experience with Selenium, Python, Java (Eclipse),Visual Basic/VB Script, Test NG, BDD framework for test automation preferred.
• Hands on experience on SQL (Analytical Functions and complex queries), SQL developer and TOAD.
• Knowledge of test methodologies and their corresponding tools such as JIRA-XRAY, RTC etc

Additional requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively and in a professional manner both written and orally
• Be a team player with a positive attitude, enthusiasm, initiative, and self-motivation
• Ability to multi-task, meet aggressive timelines and have strong work ethics
• Experience of working in the financial industry
• Experience with agile development methodology
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure, and hands on experience with Snowflake data warehouse is a plus
• Relevant certifications such as ISTQB Certified Tester are desirable

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 digi