Sr. Software Engineer in Test, AVP

Overview

Who We Are Looking For 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.

As Senior Software Engineer in Test you will:

• 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

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• 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 Dev Ops and…