Lead SQA Engineer - Data Technologies - Manager

Job Title

Lead SQA Engineer – Data Technologies

Role Summary & Role Description

Chief Data Office , GTS at State Street has a mandate to govern and report on data health across the enterprise and is rolling out multiple initiatives to deliver on the Operating Model and generate value for our internal and external clients.

We are looking for a Lead Software Quality Assurance Engineer who is responsible for providing thought leadership, best practices, SME to deliver Data Governance and Engineering applications with the software quality assurance (Automation & Manual testing) in an agile environment and can comprehend new technologies, come up to speed quickly and adapt to evolving requirements

As Lead SQA Engineer you will be responsible for

• Manage assigned quality assurance projects including resource planning and project planning, across employees and external vendor contractors
• Understand the scope and requirements of projects/releases to be delivered while working with Business and Development teams, across global locations.
• Strong understanding of software development and automation processes, testing methodologies, and QA tools
• Developing and executing quality assurance test strategies, plans, cases, scripts etc.
• Writing test cases, covering both sanity and in-depth testing including and not limited to boundary, negative, compatibility, end to end, and concurrency tests.
• Develop and tracking Quality Assurance metrics (e.g. defect density, open defect count) for various projects
• Responsible for managing risks, improving processes, and providing feedback to their team members.
• Manage the complete SDLC life cycle with report testing results, and be a vocal proponent for quality in every phase of the development process
• Identify potential risks that could affect the quality of the software or delay its delivery. They then need to develop strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Evaluate, propose and execute automation and efficiency initiatives as applicable to testing, included test automation suites, GenAI use cases in testing etc
• Manage a team of 4-10 testers

Core/Must have skills

Minimum 10+ years of hands on experience on SQA testing in the Manual & Automation(Selenium/TOSCA/UFT) areas

Software testing experience including test planning, test case design, test automation and test methodologies and provide periodic reports & status.

Strong knowledge and experience in SQL Database, ETL testing and front end testing

Good experience in design and implement SQA Automation and scripting

Experience of working in agile methodology – JIRA

Good to have skills

Preferred to have Software Testing Quality Assurance Certifications

Experience in Java, Python, or other object-oriented programming language and Automation would be a plus

Work Schedule

Hybrid – Bangalore

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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.

Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers