Senior Institutional Services Automation Quality Control Analyst (Bonds, Cash, Trading)

M&T Bank Corporation; Clanton (AL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank Corporation in Clanton, Alabama is seeking a Senior IS Automation Quality Control Analyst to design, develop, and run automated tests for Cash & Trading domain capabilities, including daily client reporting and multi-format statements.

You will work with cross-functional teams to translate product requirements into robust test automation, integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines, and help ensure production stability while adhering to risk and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 6+ years QA experience in desktop/web/API testing.
• Strong programming skills in relevant languages.
• Experience in automated test script development and QA tooling.
• Familiarity with agile/DevOps practices and defect tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and execute manual and automated test scripts for web, API, and mobile applications.
• Collaborate with Product Owner to translate requirements into test cases and acceptance criteria.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and ensure efficient test execution.
• Report defects clearly, verify fixes, and contribute to QA process improvements.
• Perform root cause analysis of test failures and ensure test data readiness.

Skills

Programming skills

Agile methodologies

DevOps practices

Defect tracking systems

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

ISTQB or QA certification

Job description

Overview: The Wilmington Trust Institutional Services (IS) division is experiencing rapid business growth and has initiated a strategic program of continuous improvement to support the growth objectives. The goals of the program are to reduce operational issues and risks by standardizing processes, implementing best practices in key areas, and adding new governance and control functions. In addition, long term digital transformation is required to grow revenue through new and transformed digital-first trust and agency service products, to move from a product-centric to client-centric operating model, to move from market-specific to global solutions, and to dramatically lower the cost to serve. These two strategic focus areas are driving growth in overall business investment.

Job Summary

In alignment with the business strategy, we are seeking an entrepreneurial and highly analytical Senior IS Automation Quality Control Analyst to ensure the efficient delivery of high-quality business processes for Cash & Trading domain capabilities by designing, developing, and executing automated test scripts that support software products for the Bank’s Institutional Services (IS) customers. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand system architecture, product requirements, and deliver test automation solutions that ensure both functional and non-functional quality coverage. Reporting to the QA Manager to support Cash & Trading domain, you will be responsible for defining and executing the manual & automation testing for core capabilities such as Trust Accounting Platform and its ecosystem, including daily client reporting, multi-format statement generation, and internal operational reporting. You will also share accountability for production support, partnering with technology and operations teams to perform post production validation and ensure the ongoing stability and reliability of Cash & Trading domain capabilities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and execute manual and automated test scripts for web, API (Application Programming Interface), and/or mobile applications using appropriate tools and frameworks.
• Collaborate with Development teams to understand system architecture and implementation; collaborate with Product Owner team by engaging in regular sprint planning and backlog grooming sessions to understand product requirements and acceptance criteria, translating them into comprehensive test automation scripts that ensure coverage of both functional and non-functional requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers to integrate automated tests into CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) pipelines using the appropriate tools ensuring seamless and efficient test execution throughout the development life cycle.
• Report defects clearly, verify fixes, and contribute to continuous improvement of the quality assurance process.
• Complete root cause analysis of test failures and assist with debugging issues alongside the development team.
• Ensure sufficient test data set-up and environment readiness for automation runs.
• Maintain automation documentation and publish automation test execution status report with traceability of test coverage at feature level and communicate it to stakeholders.
• Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite.
• Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
• Promote an environment that supports a culture of belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
• Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field and a minimum of 2 years’ software quality assurance and control experience, with creation and maintenance of test scripts for desktop/web applications/API/webservices testing or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 6 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 2 years’ software quality assurance and control experience, with creation and maintenance of test scripts for desktop/web applications/API/webservices testing
• Strong programming skills in one or more pertinent languages
• Sound understanding of quality control methodologies, tools, and processes
• Sound knowledge of agile development methodologies and Development Operations practices
• Familiarity with pertinent defect tracking systems
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills

Education and Experience Preferred

• Minimum of 7 years’ software quality assurance and control experience
• Experience in testing cloud-based applications and APIs
• Strong domain expertise in Cash & Trading domain such as Trust Accounting Platform and its ecosystem, including daily client reporting, multi-format statement generation, and internal operational reporting.
• Exposure to fintech platforms and emerging technologies, with a solid understanding of modern digital ecosystems and integration patterns.
• Exposure to AI concepts and tools (e.g., AI-assisted testing, test data generation, intelligent automation) is highly preferred, with the ability to apply AI-driven approaches to improve QA efficiency and coverage.
• ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board) or similar QA certification
• Experience with pertinent performance and load testing tools
• Exposure to security testing practices and tools

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $62,200.00 - $103,600.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation. The range listed above corresponds to our national pay range for this role. The specific pay range applicable to you may vary based on your location.

Location Clanton, Alabama, United States of America

Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. At M&T, our purpose is a simple one: make a difference in people’s lives and uplift the communities we serve. M&T Bank Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T’s affiliates offer advice, guidance, expertise and solutions across the entire financial spectrum, combining M&T Bank’s traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. M&T Bank has a network of over 1,000 branches and 2,200 ATMs that span 12 states from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. For more than 165 years, M&T has strived to take an active role in our communities and build long-lasting relationships with our customers. We are a bank for communities- combining the capabilities of a large bank with the care of a locally focused institution.

Our core values - integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, and candor - drive the work we do. We seek to further build upon our record of success by bringing in top talent and fresh skill sets while continuing to support the growth and development of all our team members.

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