Job Description

& Description:

We are looking for a Quality Assurance lead position with 15+ years of experience in our Global Technology Services group

As Quality Assurance Lead you will:

• 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
• Assist QA teams in developing and executing quality assurance test strategies, plans, cases, scripts etc.
• 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.
• More involved in strategic planning and decision-making
• 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.

Core/Must have skills:

• Experience with defect tracking tools e.g. Jira.
• Test case management tools like Quality Center (ALM), Rational Quality Manager or Jira-XRAY.
• Knowledge of software development life cycle (Waterfall and Agile Methodology).
• Low/No code test automation experience with QA Automation tools (Selenium/Playwright/TOSCA/UFT).
• Exposure to Agentic AI and/or AI Productivity tools for QA automation.

Good to have skills:

Domain experience in Finance domain and Regulatory Processes will be a big plus.

Work Schedule Hybrid

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.

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About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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