QA Automation Lead - Manager

State Street Corporation; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

State Street Corporation in Hyderabad, India, is seeking an Automation Test Engineer to join our QA team. The role focuses on designing robust automation frameworks using Java, Selenium, and Cucumber to ensure the quality and reliability of our software products.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with REST API testing, SQL validations, and CI/CD integration, plus familiarity with Postman, RestAssured, and version control tools. This is a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in Java.
• Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver for UI automation.
• Proficiency in Cucumber and BDD frameworks.
• Experience with REST API testing and tools like RestAssured or Postman.
• Good understanding of SQL and database testing.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing automation frameworks from scratch.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reusable automation frameworks using Java, Selenium, and Cucumber.
• Develop and execute automated test scripts for web applications, APIs, and backend systems.
• Perform REST API testing using tools like Postman, RestAssured, or similar.
• Conduct database validations using SQL queries to ensure data integrity.
• Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, and product managers to understand requirements and ensure test coverage.
• Integrate automated tests with CI/CD pipelines.
• Analyze test results, identify issues, and work with development teams to resolve them.
• Continuously improve test processes and contribute to best practices in automation.

Skills

Java

Selenium WebDriver

Cucumber

REST API testing

SQL

Automation frameworks

Git

CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab CI)

Tools

Postman

RestAssured

Git

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Job description

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and passionate Automation Test Engineer to join our QA team. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in Java, Selenium, Cucumber, REST API testing, and Database validation. You will be responsible for designing robust automation frameworks and ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reusable automation frameworks using Java, Selenium, and Cucumber.
• Develop and execute automated test scripts for web applications, APIs, and backend systems.
• Perform REST API testing using tools like Postman, RestAssured, or similar.
• Conduct database validations using SQL queries to ensure data integrity.
• Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, and product managers to understand requirements and ensure test coverage.
• Integrate automated tests with CI/CD pipelines.
• Analyze test results, identify issues, and work with development teams to resolve them.
• Continuously improve test processes and contribute to best practices in automation.

Required Skills

• Strong programming skills in Java.
• Hands‑on experience with Selenium WebDriver for UI automation.
• Proficiency in Cucumber and BDD frameworks.
• Experience with REST API testing and tools like RestAssured or Postman.
• Good understanding of SQL and experience in database testing.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing automation frameworks from scratch.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.

Good to Have

• Knowledge of Java Design Patterns and their application in test automation.
• Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter).
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and containerization (Docker).
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and working in Scrum teams.
• Experience in Tosca is additional plus.

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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Read our CEO Statement 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. Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careers Read our CEO Statement