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Quality Assurance, AVP

Quincy, MAHybridFull TimeVice President$100,000–$167,500 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • SQA
  • Agile Scrum/Kanban
  • test cases
  • defects
  • SCRUM functionality
  • SDLC documentation
  • change management
  • test backup documentation
  • Microsoft Office
  • analytical capabilities

Nice to have

  • Jira
  • Custody operational processing

Role summary

State Street is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Lead for an Agile Scrum/Kanban team. This role involves analyzing specifications, defining and executing test cases, tracking defects, and assisting with SCRUM functionality. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of SQA experience or extensive analytical capabilities in Custody operational processing, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and preferably Jira. This hybrid role requires a minimum of 4 days in the office.

Who we are looking for

 

The Software Quality Assurance Lead is a lead role within an Agile Scrum/Kanban team and responsible for analyzing business and technical specifications to define & execute test cases and capture & track defects. The role will also include assisting in SCRUM as needed. 

 

As a Software Quality Lead you will:

  • Analyze business and technical specifications

· Assume a leadership SQA role in assigned Agile Scrum/Kanban rooms with responsibilities to review and provide feedback to SQA team members and research and resolve complex issues/impediments utilizing proven problem-solving skills

· Assist the Kanban/Agile team with SCRUM functionality, including SDLC documentation and change management preparation. 

· Work closely and collaborate with other team members in a Kanban/Agile team environment

· Report and track defects/bugs

· Demonstrate thorough understanding of leading IT technologies and the software development lifecycle for application testing

· Ensure proper procedures and controls are in place throughout the software testing process

· Define and execute functional and regression test cases

· Capture and save test backup documentation

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, etc.)
  • Proficient in Jira is preferable
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong ability to review and understand complex concepts at a detailed level
  • Ability to multi-task and to take the initiative when needed
  • Ability to work independently as well as within a team setting
  • Ability to foster and maintain strong relationships with all partners in the Software Development Lifecycle such as business and development

 Education & Preferred Qualifications

  • The ideal candidate will be a detail oriented individual and have a minimum of 5 years of SQA experience or demonstrate extensive analytical capabilities and experience in Custody operational processing with a strong interest in pursuing a career path in Software Quality Assurance. 

Work Requirement 

 

  • Hybrid with minimum 4 days in office 
  • 8:00 AM to 5 PM 

Salary Range:

$100,000 - $167,500 Annual

The range quoted above applies to the role in the location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the location above, the applicable range could differ.

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.

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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.


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