Automation QA (SDET - JAVA) - Associate Manager

Who we are looking for:

We're looking for a talented, experienced QA Automation Engineer with solid technical skills and a passion for writing and testing software to drive automated testing of our FX trading platform. In this role, you will take primary responsibility for the building Test Frameworks in Java in collaboration with development team. You will work closely with Development team and review requirements, create test plans that effectively evaluate very complex data pipelines and data processing algos

Why this role is important to us:

You will be joining State Street Digital, our new division that combines advanced trading technology, best execution and servicing expertise with proprietary market research and insights to support clients in decentralized financial markets. Together with other teams across our company, you will be working on the evolution of our award-winning GlobalLink technology platform into a multi-asset solution that will include crypto, central bank digital currency, blockchain and tokenization. Join us if making your mark in the digital asset servicing industry is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for: Build, enhance and maintain an automated test infrastructure for multi-platform products that will be used to validate all aspects of the product operation. Knowledge of continuous testing tools like Jenkins. Evaluate product functionality and create test strategies and test cases to assess product quality. Integrate with SCM infrastructure to establish a continuous build and test cycle using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins. Comfortable working in a Linux environment. Establish processes and toolsets to maintain automation scripts and generate regular test reports. Review code and provide feedback to other SDETs in the team.

What we value: Strong test automation experience of 3-9 years with Selenium, JUnit, and/or Playwright is a must. Coding experience with automated testing frameworks, tools, services, and physical devices. Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges, troubleshooting/debugging steps, and solutions. Self-starter who is highly motivated, driven, and able to work effectively both independently and in a team/collaborative environment. Team player who is comfortable working within a team dynamic to meet goals and objectives. Ability to deal well with ambiguous or undefined problems and think abstractly. Interest in tools development would be a plus.

Education & Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a similar technical field. 3-9 years of experience as an Automation Engineer or in white-box testing of Java applications and web applications . Experience developing automation in at least one object-oriented or scripting language such as Java, C#/C++, or Python . Experience in test automation using BDD/Cucumber , combined with strong hands-on experience with Ruby, Java, or C# and Selenium. Experience in test framework design and development with JUnit or TestNG framework. Ability to work with Ant build scripts, Maven, and latest CI/CD tools such as Jenkins . Knowledge of UI automation, web service automation, and performance/load testing . Experience with Linux OS scripting, including shell/bash scripting. Experience with testing methodologies such as unit, integration, and system testing, along with API testing. Knowledge of Java is a plus. Knowledge of AI/ML or GenAI tools to enhance test automation, data validation, and quality engineering processes within data platforms is a plus.

Work Requirement: The role is based out of Hyderabad, India. Standard working hours (IST)

Are you the right candidate? Yes!

We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don’t necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.

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

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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