Senior Database QA Automation Engineer, AVP

State Street; Województwo pomorskie; On-site; PLN 169,000 - 296,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm in Poland is seeking an experienced automation engineer to join a Scrum team. The position focuses on executing the overall quality plan for software products. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in software testing, programming skills in Java and Python, and a strong problem-solving ability. This role offers opportunities for career advancement and a comprehensive benefits package in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Generous medical care

Insurance and savings plans

Flexible Work Program

Development programs and educational support

Qualifications

• 6 – 9 years of experience in software testing in a process-driven environment.
• Experience writing complex SQL queries for data validation.
• Understanding of database security best practices.
• Demonstrated experience implementing automation tests.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Scrum team members to assist in software quality responsibilities.
• Create test automation scripts from business requirements.
• Execute manual and automated tests.
• Provide testing leadership by identifying improvement opportunities.

Skills

Automation engineering

Problem-solving

Software testing

Java programming

C# programming

SQL

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Database performance testing

Automation testing tools

Education

B.S. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or equivalent

MS degree preferred

Job description

Who we are

Charles River Development (CRD) is the FinTech division of State Street. Together with State Street’s Middle and Back‑office services, Charles River’s cloud‑based Front Office technology forms the foundation of the State Street Alpha® Platform, the first front‑to‑back solution in the industry.

Our vision is to be the world’s leading investment platform, shaping the future of the industry and driving new levels of technology‑led innovation, resiliency, efficiency and growth for investors and the people they serve.

CRD Engineering organization is innovating and transforming the platform by moving away from monolithic software to leveraging next‑generation cloud‑based technology that uses Microsoft Azure, Kafka, Snowflake, etc.

Industry momentum has seen CRD grow over 135% in headcount over the last 5 years, and we continue to grow. As a digital innovation leader, we invest into our solutions, processes, systems and talent.

Summary

Work as a senior member of a Scrum team to execute the overall quality plan for one of Charles River’s products. Provide support and assistance to customers and other teams within Charles River.

The candidate should be a sharp automation engineer with strong problem‑solving skills and a solid software testing foundation. This role requires a talented, detail‑oriented, enthusiastic individual who is passionate about quality with the ability to grasp tough issues quickly and deliver well‑engineered, high‑quality solutions.

Financial services industry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the scrum master, product owner, architect, 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
• Align with the Software Development Life Cycle practices, comply with Information Security and Data Governance practices
• 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, innovate by researching and recommending new approaches to automation of testing, including use of Artificial Intelligence
• Adhere to a testing schedule to ensure efficient and effective product delivery
• Actively participate in the agile software development process by adhering to the CRD Scrum methodology including attending all daily standups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives
• Participate in “testathon” activities as required by releases
• Guide and mentor junior staff in proper creation of automated test scripts.

Qualifications

• 6 – 9 years of experience in software testing in a process‑driven technology environment
• Demonstrated experience programming with Java, C#, SQL, Python and shell scripting languages such as PowerShell and Bash
• Experience writing complex SQL queries for data validation
• Experience in database performance testing and optimization
• Understanding database security best practices
• Demonstrated experience implementing automation tests with industry relevant tools
• 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
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Employees are expected to work from the office per country‑specific company guidelines

Education

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

About State Street

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, investments research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You’ll have access to a flexible Work Program to help 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, experience 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 program 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.

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.