Who we are looking for
We are currently looking for a talented, experienced Software Test (QA) Lead with solid leadership/communication skills and a passion for testing. In this role, your primary responsibility will be supporting and leading a team through the Application Testing Lifecycle. This will entail collaborating with development, business, and other SQA test teams. You will work closely with teams to identify critical Test Scenarios and ensure quality of testing for the Payment & Cash platform. Position offers location flexibility. We are primarily looking for someone located in the Princeton, New York, and Boston Areas to be able to coordinate tasks with teams located in China/India/Boston/Toronto.
What you will be responsible for
As Software Tester and Lead, you will
- Design and oversee Test Plans, Test Matrices/Runbooks, and provide status reporting
- Coordinate and Test Application Stories and defects alongside your team
- Extensive experience with SDLC and Agile methodology
- Experience with RTC and JIRA
- Required experience with Transact product and Banking Domain
- Evaluate product functionality, create test strategies, execute and provide sign off
- Work with other test leads on Joint Integration and end to end testing across Multiple applications
- Be able to work with tight deadlines and under pressure to deliver code to Production
- Peer Review all testing documentation to ensure business requirements are covered
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role
- Strong Leadership and Communication skills
- Knowledge of Cash/Payment Platform
- Ability to effectively articulate testing challenges and provide solutions
- Deal well with a shift in testing scope or time sensitive requests
- Attention to details and thinking outside the box
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3 - 5 years of testing experience
- Have led a team for at least 2 years
- Proficient in Microsoft Tools
Additional requirements
- Knowledge of QA and Agile methodology and tools
- Good understanding of Software Development Life Cycle
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 in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Program 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 perspective 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 the 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 program 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.
Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers
Salary Range:
$90,000 - $142,500 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.
