QA Automation Engineer, Assistant Vice President, Hybrid

$110,000 - $177,500/Yr

State Street Corporation - Princeton, NJ

Full-time - Senior

Princeton, NJ

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

The Senior Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Analyst will be a key member of the agile team, responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of software products. This role focuses on designing, developing, and implementing automated testing solutions for Azure-based applications, Snowflake data warehouse, and ETL backend systems, contributing to the overall success of the technology function at State Street.

Responsibilities

• 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 Azure-based applications, Snowflake data warehouse, and ETL backend systems using Java, Cucumber, and Selenium.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a computer or IT related subject.
• 7+ years of experience in Quality Assurance.
• 4+ years of experience in Automation Testing.
• Hands-on experience with Selenium, Python, Java (Eclipse), Visual Basic/VB Script, Test NG, and BDD framework for test automation preferred.
• Proven knowledge of SQL and relational databases, including analytical functions and complex queries.
• Demonstrated experience with functional and automation validation of complex applications.
• Experience working in an iterative development environment using Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of test methodologies and tools such as JIRA-XRAY, RTC, etc.
• Proven knowledge of XML, HTML, JavaScript, Visual Basic Script, and other scripting languages.
• Experience with source code control, specifically GitHub, CVS, or Subversion.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure, and hands-on experience with Snowflake data warehouse is a plus.
• Relevant certifications such as ISTQB Certified Tester are desirable.

Benefits

• Generous medical care and insurance plans.
• Savings plans and flexible work programs.
• Access to development programs and educational support.
• Paid volunteer days and matching gift programs.