Sr. Software Engineer in Test, AVP

State Street • Burlington, MA

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About The Position

This is a hands-on technical role requiring current experience working with large scale, cross-functional automation frameworks providing well-balanced coverage across UI, back-end integration and database levels.
The candidate should be a sharp, experienced software engineer in test with strong problem-solving skills and a solid software testing foundation. This role requires a talented, detail oriented, enthusiastic individual who is passionate about quality with the ability to grasp tough issues quickly and deliver well engineered, high-quality solutions.
The role will work with the Automation Infrastructure Team and the Product Scrum Teams to implement cutting edge complex quality engineering automation frameworks, tools and other solutions for software development and deployment initiatives to ensure the software meets quality expectations.
Why this role is important to us
The team you will be joining is a part of a global, cross-divisional group supporting State Street Alpha.
State Street Alpha redefines the common definition of ‘alpha’ to mean powering better performance and outcomes at every point on the investment lifecycle and is the first open platform from a single provider that connects the front, middle and back office. It harmonizes data, technology and services across trusted providers to help our clients better manage their businesses.
Join us if making your mark in an ever-changing, increasingly complex and competitive industry is a challenge you are up for.

Requirements

• 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.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Well versed, hands-on with testing methodologies, automation techniques, knowledge of multiple tools in functional, non-functional test automation, latest trends and best practices in the testing industry and for integration with DevOps and DevOpsSec
• B.S. degree (or foreign education equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics or other technical course of study or Business with an MIS background.
• 8+ years of experience with Java/JavaScript-based development, and best practices.
• Strong programming skills to be able to develop automation infrastructure effectively.
• Experience with PowerShell and batch scripts.
• Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware, Docker, etc.
• At least 5 years of experience with various automation tools.
• At least 3 years of experience with Snowflake and/or SQL Server/Oracle databases
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum Development processes, QA processes and standards.
• Ability to conduct administration in Windows and Linux environments.
• Hands-on experience in developing and maintaining automated test suites.
• 2+ years of experience in Micro services, Web services testing using SOAP and REST based service & XML, JSON.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GIT and other relevant tools.
• Exposure to testing tools such as Selenium Webdriver, Gradle.
• Familiarity with Teamcity, Confluence, JIRA
• Experience working with mixed onshore/offshore teams.
• Experience in cloud application projects preferably Azure.
• Ability to multitask ongoing project tasks while supporting a variety of incoming questions from the development community.
• Ability to provide guidance on how to troubleshoot issues.
• Superior communication and organizational skills.
• Strong ability to work as part of a team, demonstrate initiative and solve problems independently.

Nice To Haves

• MS degree strongly preferred.
• Experience with Silk4Net is a plus.
• Experience in the financial industry a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop Java code for the management of automation infrastructure.
• Develop API’s facilitating the creation of rich automation test suites by the product development teams.
• Debug and correct problems in the automation infrastructure code.
• Implement performance profiling of code and propose solutions to address defects.
• Design test environments for cloud native applications.
• Analyze systems and procedures and implement necessary improvements.
• Engage with teams/projects to assess their maturity level and recommend and/or assist in implementing test automation for the given functional area.
• Create comprehensive test automation scripts from business requirements and functional specifications documents for product features of moderate complexity.
• Execute and maintain automated script libraries for functional, integration, regression, and performance testing.
• Interpret results of automation tests and document software defects in issue tracking system; proactively communicate issues with developers and other project team members.
• Provide testing leadership by identifying opportunities for improvement in the Scrum team’s QA automation methodology.
• Keep abreast of automation testing technologies and best practices with an eye to evolving automation frameworks and testing methodologies.
• Assist in driving mature test automation capabilities, such as BDD/ATDD capabilities that allow teams to shift testing and test automation as far left as possible.
• Improve the Testing/automation architecture by continuously reducing the testing cycle time enabling the CI\CD models by working closely with various teams
• Assist in developing the required testing automation dashboards to monitor application KPIs, utilizing relevant technology for effective quality assurance monitoring
• Manage all test environments, test devices and OS versions required for testing
• Define test data for robust automated testing

Benefits

• 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.
• For a full overview, visit https://hrportal.ehr.com/statestreet/Home.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level