Who We Are Looking For

The Software Quality Assurance Testing Engineer will play a key role in the quality assurance of Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”), Sanctions Screening, AML Transaction Monitoring, and Know Your Customer (“KYC”) suite of applications in the Boston, MA area. We are looking for someone who has proven experience with testing and automating complex applications. This role will be responsible for defining and maintaining an acceptance testing cycle that is common in an Agile process including automation. Candidate will be expected to attend daily agile ceremonies and required to co-ordinate teams across geographies to discuss/resolve impediments and deliveries. Candidate should have willingness to learn new technologies and work under pressure with stringent timelines.

What You Will Be Responsible For

As Software Quality Assurance Testing Engineer you will

Work with users and developers to define new projects to extend and enhance company’s proprietary financial applications.
Create test scenarios and implement functional test cases (automated and otherwise) that will serve as acceptance test criteria for enhancements and new applications.
Work closely with product owners/business analysts, developers and quality assurance team members to run test suites and research errors.
Work with the support group to reproduce production problems and identify gaps in the regression test suite.
Work with developers to utilize and extend custom test harnesses for applications.
Find ways to enhance the testing process with new tools, strategies, and techniques.
Drive testing and automation for AML Sanctions Screening Compliance Technology.
Willingness to learn new technologies and push the boundaries of test automation and QA practices to achieve measurable efficiencies.

What We Value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

Demonstrated experience with functional and automation validation of complex applications.
Demonstrated experience working in an iterative development environment using an iterative Agile-like methodology.
Demonstrated experience in delivering working software to production through the entire lifecycle.
Proven knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
Proven knowledge of XML, HTML, JavaScript, Visual Basic Script and other scripting languages
Proven knowledge of source code control, specifically GitHub, cvs, or subversion
Demonstrated experience with Tableau (or other BI tools).
Working experience or knowledge on Databricks is desirable.
Demonstrated experience testing both client-server and web-based applications through one or more full life cycles of an application
Ability to quickly troubleshoot and diagnose issues within the quality assurance environment and communicate that knowledge to a varied audience of technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Proven experience delivering multiple versions of one or more applications.
Experience working with offshore resources.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors’ degree with concentration in Engineering, Business or Technology preferred.
Must have 7+ yrs. of experience in Quality Assurance and Performance Testing.
Excellent knowledge in STLC process - creating, maintaining and executing automation/functional test plans, writing test scripts against software platforms, communicating test results, tracking defects and participating in day to day QA activities.
Experience in Financial domain and knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering (Sanctions, Transaction Monitoring, Know Your Customer), financial securities, and trading principles is highly desirable.
Understanding of core banking payment systems and experience with BESS, PEP+, GPP, ACI, MTS, and ISO20022 MX msgs.
Experience with Selenium, Python, Java (Eclipse),Visual Basic/VB Script, Test NG, BDD framework for test automation preferred.
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.
Must have good understanding of Agile methodology and Agile ceremonies.
Must have team-oriented attitude and experience working seamlessly with geographically distributed teams while maintaining the highest standard in collaboration and communication across the QA/DEV and Business teams.
Self-motivated, self-driven, own and consider him/herself accountable for timely completion of QA deliverables.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong problem-solving skills with great attention to details.

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.

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