Senior QA Automation Engineer – FinTech Cloud Platform

State Street; New Jersey; On-site; USD 65,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

State Street is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to join CRD Engineering in New Jersey. You will help build out the next generation of automated test infrastructure and support automated product validation across web, API, and batch applications.

The role requires 9+ years in software testing, strong Java and SQL skills, and experience with Agile environments. You will mentor juniors and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality releases in a financial services context.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years of experience in software testing within a process-driven technology environment.
• Strong proficiency in Java programming for developing and maintaining automated test scripts.
• Advanced SQL skills for data validation, debugging
• Hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and executing automated test scripts for web, desktop, API, and batch applications.
• Proven ability to create and execute test cases and scripts using automated testing tools for multi-tier applications.
• Capable of translating business requirements into detailed functional and technical test plans.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies, preferably 5+ years.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of data warehousing concepts, data modeling, and data quality is an advantage.
• Familiarity with financial domain and third-party data providers such as Bloomberg, Reuters, MSCI, and rating agencies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Scrum team members to assist in carrying out software quality responsibilities of the 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 SDLC practices, comply with Information Security and Data Governance practices.
• Interpret results of automation tests and document software defects; communicate issues with developers and other team members.
• Provide testing leadership by identifying opportunities for improvement in QA methodology, including exploration of AI approaches.
• Adhere to a testing schedule to ensure efficient product delivery.
• Participate in agile ceremonies including standups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.
• Guide and mentor junior staff in proper creation of automated test scripts.

Skills

Java

SQL

Automation testing

Agile

Communication

Mentoring

Education

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

MS degree preferred

Job description

State Street is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to join CRD Engineering in New Jersey. You will help build out the next generation of automated test infrastructure and support automated product validation across web, API, and batch applications.

The role requires 9+ years in software testing, strong Java and SQL skills, and experience with Agile environments. You will mentor juniors and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality releases in a financial services context.