QA Automation Engineer II, Officer

STATE STREET CORPORATION; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

State Street Corporation is seeking a QA Automation Engineer II to join a Scrum team and drive quality for one of our Charles River products. You will create automation scripts, run comprehensive tests, maintain libraries, and lead QA practices while collaborating with developers and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes strong problem-solving, detail orientation, and the ability to translate requirements into robust, scalable test solutions across REST and UI layers.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of software testing in a process-driven tech environment.
• Experience programming with Java, C#, SQL and shell scripting.
• Strong automation/testing of REST APIs and Web UI; cloud-based distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test suites for product features.
• Execute manual and automated functional, integration, and performance tests.
• Lead QA practices within the Scrum team and document defects.
• Collaborate across teams and participate in Agile ceremonies.

Skills

Java

C#

SQL

PowerShell

Bash

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or MIS

MS degree strongly preferred

Tools

Selenium WebDriver

Gradle

Jenkins

REST Assured

TeamCity

Git

Confluence

JIRA

Docker

ELK stack

Dynatrace

Job description

Job DescriptionWho we are looking forWork as a key 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.Why this role is important to usThe team you will be joining plays an important role in the overall success of the organization. Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. To make that happen we need teams like yours to help navigate employees and the organization as a whole. In your role you will strive for cutting-edge solutions, that are straightforward and scalable. You will help us build resilience and execute day to day deliverables at our best.Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.What you will be responsible forAs QA Automation Engineer II you willWork 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 teamCreate comprehensive test automation scripts from business requirements and functional specifications documents for product features of moderate complexityExecute manual and automated functional, integration, regression, and performance testsMaintain automated and manual test script libraries for functional, integration, regression, and performance testingAlign with the Software Development Life Cycle practices, comply with Information Security and Data Governance practicesInterpret results of automation tests and document software defects in issue tracking system; proactively communicate issues with developers and other project team membersProvide 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 IntelligenceAdhere to a testing schedule to ensure efficient and effective product deliveryActively participate in the agile software development process by adhering to the CRD Scrum methodology including attending all daily standups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectivesParticipate in group testing activities as neededWhat we valueThese skills will help you succeed in this roleStrong critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skillsCommunication and Collaboration SkillsProgramming, automation tools, and a strong understanding of QA methodologies.Education & Preferred QualificationsB.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.4 - 7 years of experience in software testing in a process driven technology environmentDemonstrated experience programming with Java, C#, SQL and shell scripting languages such as PowerShell and BashDemonstrated experience testing Rest APIs and Web UI automated testingDemonstrated experience testing cloud-based, distributed systemsTalend experience strongly desiredExpert ability to translate business requirements into technical testing solutions.Detail-orientated with excellent written and verbal communication.Solid understanding of development technologies, e.g. C#, HTML5, JavaScript, REST, AngularJS, Python.Experience in Micro Services, Web services testing using SOAP and REST based service and XML, JSON.Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and GitHub and other relevant tools.Hands-on experience in developing, maintaining and supporting automated test suites.Extensive exposure to testing tools such as Selenium Webdriver, Gradle, Jenkins, REST AssuredFamiliarity with TeamCity, Git, Confluence, JIRA, Docker, ELK stack, DynatraceStrong experience with database testing (Oracle, SQL/NoSQL).Knowledgeable in one or more CRD functional areas strongly desiredA minimum of 3 years working with an Agile development methodology strongly desiredSalary Range:$65,000 - $113,750 AnnualThe range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.For a full overview, visit https://hrportal.ehr.com/statestreet/Home .About 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 StatementJob Application Disclosure:It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.