Quality Assurance, AVP

State Street; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Comprehensive benefits program

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Incentive compensation

Job summary

State Street is seeking a Quality Assurance AVP to lead QA efforts for the Integrated Banking System Cash Application Team. The role involves hands-on testing, collaborating with onshore and offshore teams, users, analysts, and developers to understand business needs and support deployment.

Qualifications include 10+ years in software quality engineering, 5+ years in leadership, and strong knowledge of Agile and SDLC, with MT Payments experience and automation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of software quality engineering experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing QA and Quality Engineering teams.
• Proven experience with enterprise-wide automation initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) practices.
• Experience working within large-scale enterprise technology environments.

Responsibilities

• Define overall test strategy for an application or group of related applications within a unit.
• Contributes to the execution of test resource plans for an application or group of applications.
• Proactively articulates resource issues to senior management, including proposals for resolution.
• Provides testing project leadership to onshore and offshore teams.
• Analyzes and provides context and effective presentation of metrics gathered in the test process to propose improvements.
• Guidance on project team activities as well as project team activities.

Skills

MT Payment knowledge

Waterfall & Agile Methodologies

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent experience

10+ years of software quality engineering experience

5+ years of leadership experience managing QA and Quality Engineering teams

Proven experience with enterprise-wide automation initiatives

Strong knowledge of Agile, and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) practices

Experience working within large-scale enterprise technology environments

Tools

Jira

Selenium

GitHub Copilot

MS Office Copilot

Job description

Who we are looking for

The Quality Assurance AVP position will be an integral part of the IBS Integrated Banking System Cash Application Team and will be responsible for performing quality assurance activities including planning and testing. The candidate is expected to be a hands-on tester and work directly with team members on & offshore, application users, analysts and developers to understand the business as well as aid in the deployment and post deployment support of the solution developed. Candidates should be knowledgeable of MT Payments, Jira and have automation experience.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining is a part of GTS Payment Cash & Custody group, a function that is vital to the company. As you develop a strong, interactive working relationship you will be an important participant in the success of the corporation in implementing the next generation of applications for the modernization of State Street cash applications.

What you will be responsible for

• As a Quality Assurance Lead AVP you will:
• Participate in the definition of overall test strategy for an application or group of related applications within a unit
• Contributes to the execution of test resource plans for an application or group of applications
• Proactively articulates resource issues to senior management, including proposals for resolution
• Provides testing project leadership to onshore and offshore teams
• Analyzes and provides context and effective presentation of metrics gathered in the test process in order to propose and implement ongoing improvements
• Utilizes existing QA Engineer procedures and controls that are in place and adhered too throughout the testing process
• Guidance on project team activities as well as project team activities
• Manage/participate in the day to day activities of project team that may include onshore and offshore members

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• MT Payment knowledge
• Jira, Selenium, GitHub Copilot, MS Office Copilot
• Waterfall & Agile Methodologies
• Strong communication skills
• Self-motivated
• Decision making

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of software quality engineering experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing QA and Quality Engineering teams.
• Proven experience with enterprise-wide automation initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) practices.
• Experience working within large-scale enterprise technology environments.

Work Requirement

• Onsite 4 days a week in office and one day remote
• Standard business hours aligned to project and stakeholder needs(8am to 5pm)

Salary Range:

$100,000 - $167,500 Annual

The 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.

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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.

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