State Street Corporation
Quality Analyst AVP
State Street Corporation, Boston, MA
Who we are looking for
State Street considers all disciplines when seeking candidates. We seek a talented Senior Quality Assurance(SQA) analyst, who desires to work within a collaborative, team-driven environment. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products, with a focus on designing, developing and implementing automated solutions
This role requires sound financial knowledge, strong analytical, interpersonal skills, and good time management. This role is based in Boston, MA, USA and will work with State Street Agile teams and business users from all regions.
What you will be responsible for
As Quality Analyst, you will
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role
Education & Preferred Qualifications
Additional requirements (Good to have)
Are you the right candidate? Yes!
We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don't necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.
Why this role is important to us
Our technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights to our clients. We're driving the company's digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and advanced technologies such as cloud, artificial intelligence and robotics process automation.
We offer a collaborative environment where technology skills and innovation are valued in a global organization. We're looking for top technical talent to join our team and deliver creative technology solutions that help us become an end-to-end, next-generation financial services company.
Join us if you want to grow your technical skills, solve real problems and make your mark on our industry.
About State Street
What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we're making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we've been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.
Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.
Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.
State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Salary Range:
$80,000 - $132,500 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.
Job 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.
State Street's Speak Up Line
State Street considers all disciplines when seeking candidates. We seek a talented Senior Quality Assurance(SQA) analyst, who desires to work within a collaborative, team-driven environment. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products, with a focus on designing, developing and implementing automated solutions
This role requires sound financial knowledge, strong analytical, interpersonal skills, and good time management. This role is based in Boston, MA, USA and will work with State Street Agile teams and business users from all regions.
What you will be responsible for
As Quality Analyst, you will
- Collaborate with cross-functional agile teams to understand project requirements and user stories and translate them into comprehensive test plans and test cases.
- Conduct manual and automated testing of AWS-based applications, Databricks data warehouse, and ETL backend systems
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts to ensure efficient regression testing and maximum test coverage.
- Execute performance testing to evaluate system scalability, reliability, and efficiency.
- Work closely with developers and product owners to identify, document, prioritize, and track software defects, and ensure timely resolution.
- Perform backend testing by designing and executing SQL queries to validate data integrity and ensure ETL processes function as expected.
- Participate in agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Continuously improve the QA process by identifying areas for automation, enhancing test coverage, and implementing best practices.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to their professional growth and development.
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies related to software testing and quality assurance.
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role
- strong critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills
- Presentation skills
- Team player
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree level qualification in a computer or IT related subject
- 7+ years of experience in Quality assurance
- 4+ years of experience in Automation Testing
- Experience with Automation tools like Selenium/Rational Robot/Ranorex etc
- Hands on experience on SQL (Analytical Functions and complex queries), SQL developer and TOAD.
- Knowledge of test methodologies and their corresponding tools such as JIRA-XRAY, RTC etc
Additional requirements (Good to have)
- Ability to communicate effectively and in a professional manner both written and orally
- Be a team player with a positive attitude, enthusiasm, initiative, and self-motivation
- Ability to multi-task, meet aggressive timelines and have strong work ethics
- Experience of working in the financial industry
- Experience with agile development methodology
- Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly Amazon Web Services (AWS), and hands on experience with Databricks/Outpost data warehouse is a plus
- Relevant certifications such as ISTQB Certified Tester are desirable
Are you the right candidate? Yes!
We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don't necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.
Why this role is important to us
Our technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights to our clients. We're driving the company's digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and advanced technologies such as cloud, artificial intelligence and robotics process automation.
We offer a collaborative environment where technology skills and innovation are valued in a global organization. We're looking for top technical talent to join our team and deliver creative technology solutions that help us become an end-to-end, next-generation financial services company.
Join us if you want to grow your technical skills, solve real problems and make your mark on our industry.
About State Street
What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we're making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we've been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.
Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.
Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.
State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Salary Range:
$80,000 - $132,500 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.
Job 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.
State Street's Speak Up Line