Software QA EngineerWe are seeking a highly motivated QA Engineer who takes end-to-end ownership of quality—from early requirement validation through testing, defect resolution, and final delivery. This role goes beyond executing test cases; you will play a key role in enhancing overall product quality, expanding test coverage, and driving automation initiatives to improve long-term efficiency.In this position, you will collaborate closely with Product to understand and define end-to-end client workflows, ensuring comprehensive validation for complex Wealth workflows that span multiple systems and integration, and with a focus on strengthening automation coverage.The ideal candidate is analytical, curious, and eager to continuously learn. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity, proactively identifying defects and concerns, and clearly communicating findings with confidence.
You take initiative, think beyond the obvious paths, and are capable of effectively demonstrating completed functionality and quality outcomes to stakeholders.As Software QA Engineer, Officer, you will:Collaborate closely with the Scrum Master, Product Owner, Architects, Business Analysts, Developers, and cross-functional team members to deliver high-quality softwareCreate and maintain clear, comprehensive test plans in Xray for each sprintLog, track, and triage defects with well-documented, reproducible stepsExpand and enhance automated test coverage to improve efficiency and scalabilityMaintain, monitor, and troubleshoot automated test failuresExecute functional, regression, integration, and performance testingValidate acceptance criteria during grooming sessions to ensure testability and clarityProactively identify gaps, edge cases, and potential risks early in the development lifecyclePresent and demo completed QA stories during team and department demos, effectively highlighting functionality and test coverageConfigure and manage automated test environments using tools such as Jenkins or TeamCityEnsure Jira stories and defects meet the Definition of Done (DoD) criteriaActively participate in agile ceremonies, including grooming, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectivesGuide and mentor junior staffQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experienceExperience:Minimum of 9 years of experience in software testing within a process-driven technology environmentExposure to financial services and/or investment management domainsStrong understanding of QA methodologies, including functional, regression, and integration testingExperience working in Agile/Scrum environmentsProven experience with test automation (UI and/or API)Proficiency in SQL for data validation and analysisExposure to CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOpsFamiliarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner) is a plusAbility to multi-task and manage time efficientlyAbility to translate business requirements into detailed functional and technical test plansExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate findingsStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilitiesTeam player with high energy and a positive attitudeStrong sense of ownership with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environmentSelf-starter who can ramp up independently and be able to educate team members on end user workflowsSalary Range:$65,000 - $113,750 AnnualThe 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.