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Quality Assurance Lead - Assistant Vice President -2 Job Title


Quality Assurance Lead - Assistant Vice President


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Role Description


We are seeking a skilled QA Lead to oversee the quality assurance process for our software development projects. In this role, you will lead a team of QA engineers, develop and implement testing strategies, and work closely with development teams to ensure that our products meet the highest standards of quality. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of software testing methodologies, and a passion for delivering exceptional software solutions.





• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of QA engineers. Assign tasks, provide guidance, and conduct performance reviews to ensure the team meets quality goals.
• Test Strategy Development: Develop and implement comprehensive testing strategies, including test plans, test cases, and automated test scripts.
• Quality Assurance Process: Oversee the entire QA process, including test planning, execution, defect management, and reporting. Ensure that best practices and industry standards are followed.
• Collaboration: Work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Automation: Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for regression, performance, and load testing. Use tools such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or similar frameworks.
• Defect Management: Identify, document, and track defects. Work with development teams to resolve issues and ensure that fixes meet quality standards.
• Test Environment Management: Set up and maintain test environments, including managing test data and configuring test systems.
• Metrics and Reporting: Track and report on key quality metrics such as test coverage, defect rates, and test execution results. Provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement: Advocate for and drive improvements in the QA process, tools, and techniques. Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.

Core/Must have skills


Experience: 12+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 3 years in a leadership or lead role.


Testing Frameworks: Experience with automated testing frameworks and tools such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or Cucumber.


Manual Testing: Strong skills in manual testing methodologies including functional, regression, integration, and system testing.


Automation Skills: Proficiency in scripting languages for test automation, such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or similar.


Defect Tracking: Experience with defect tracking and test management tools such as JIRA, TestRail, or similar.




Defect Tracking: Experience with defect tracking and test management tools such as JIRA, TestRail, or similar.




Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.




Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.


Good to have skills


Certifications: QA certifications such CSTE, CPST or similar are a plus.


Agile Methodologies: Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.


Performance Testing: Experience with performance testing tools such as LoadRunner, JMeter, or similar.




DevOps Knowledge: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and version control systems (Git).


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.




Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers





Job ID R-753604



ABOUT COMPANY
State Street Corporation
London, United Kingdom
39000 Employees Investment Banking / M & A
State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) is one of the world's leading providers of financial services to institutional investors, including investment se...