Senior QA Automation Engineer (Database), hybrid, Assistant Vice President

State Street; Województwo pomorskie; Hybrid; PLN 164,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gold Medical Package

Life Insurance

Private Pension

Birthday Off

Training Programs

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Charles River Development (CRD), the FinTech division of State Street, seeks a Senior QA Automation Engineer to strengthen automated testing across the platform within a Scrum team. You will design scalable test frameworks, expand coverage for frontend, API, and integration testing, and contribute to CI/CD pipelines.

The role is hybrid, requiring three days per week in the office, with a focus on quality practices, automation libraries, and testing infrastructure improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of experience in software testing in a process-driven tech environment.
• Strong programming experience in Java, C#, JavaScript, or Python.
• Hands-on front-end testing with Playwright or Selenium.
• Experience in back-end/API testing incl. REST, HTTP, SOAP.
• Good knowledge of SQL and databases.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable automated test frameworks and regression suites.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features.
• Expand automation coverage across functional, integration, and system testing.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and testing infrastructure.
• Identify quality risks and drive continuous improvement in testing processes.

Skills

6+ years exp

Java

C#

JavaScript

Python

Playwright

Selenium

REST APIs

SQL

Education

B.S. in CS/Engineering

MS degree preferred

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

Job description

Who We AreCharles River Development (CRD) , the FinTech division of State Street, builds technology that powers investment management for many of the world’s leading financial institutions. Our platform enables institutional investors, wealth managers, and hedge funds to manage the entire investment lifecycle across asset classes.We are transforming our platform using modern cloud technologies and scalable architectures on Microsoft Azure, enabling faster innovation, greater resiliency, and improved client outcomes. Our engineering teams work in collaborative, agile environments where innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement are core to how we build and deliver technology.About the roleAs a Senior QA Automation Engineer you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of the Charles River platform. Working within a Scrum team, you will collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and business analysts to build scalable automation solutions that support rapid and reliable software delivery. You will design and implement automated test frameworks, expand test coverage across the platform, and contribute to continuous integration and delivery pipelines. In addition to building automation, you will help drive quality best practices and improve the testing infrastructure used across teams.This is a hybrid role which requires at least 3 days of work from the office per week.Responsibilities:Design and develop scalable automated test frameworks and regression suitesCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality feature deliveryExpand automation coverage across functional, integration, and system testingSupport CI/CD pipelines and modern software delivery practicesIdentify quality risks early and drive continuous improvement in testing processesContribute to shared automation libraries and testing infrastructureAdvocate for quality engineering best practices across the development lifecycleWhat we valueExperience:Minimum 6+ years of experience in software testing within a process-driven technology environment.Strong programming expertise in at least one modern object-oriented programming language such as Java, C#, JavaScript, or Python.Hands-on experience in front-end testing using industry-standard tools such as Playwright, Selenium, or similar frameworks.Experience in back-end/API testing, including REST APIs, HTTP, and SOAP services.Very good knowledge about databases, including SQL query language.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.Nice to HaveExperience in contributing to Unit testsExperience working as a software tester in a database project (like data warehouse, data lake, ETL processes)Experience writing complex SQL queries for data validation.Experience in database performance testing and optimization.Understanding database security best practicesFamiliarity with AI tools like Copilot to increase productivityEducation:B.S. degree (or foreign education equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics or other technical course of study or Business with an MIS background. MS degree strongly preferred.Minimum Salary:zł182 004 AnnualThe minimum salary quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate ultimately works outside of this primary location, the applicable minimum salary may differ.Salary will be determined based on factors such as the position, type of work performed, individual skills, job description, working hours, diligence, initiative, self-management, length of employment, availability, and the quantity and quality of work delivered, as well as other objective and non-discriminatory criteria relevant to State Street employees.In addition to salary, employees are eligible to be considered for discretionary annual performance-based awards.We Offer:Permanent contract from day oneAdditional 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 planWide range of soft skills training, technical workshops, language classes and development programsOpportunities to volunteer your time to company-driven initiatives, employee networks or organizations of your choiceVariety of well-being programsAdditional benefits available depending on the seniority of the roleAbout State StreetAcross 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/careersRead our CEO StatementState Street's Speak Up LineZałącznik do standardu Whistleblowing i Speak Up SSBI GmbH dla Oddziału w Polsce