QA –Manager, State Street IM, Hybrid

Who we are looking for

• Candidate with more than 8 years of total testing experience
• A minimum of Degree level qualification in a computer or IT related subject is required, plus relevant experience or training in many of the main duties specified in the Job Specification.
• Candidate should be able to demonstrable knowledge and expertise of, and exposure to, the majority of the primary development technologies listed in the Job Specification.
• Strong understanding and hands on experience with QA processes and methodologies
• Knowledge & Experience of Trade Life Cycle (Order Management System )

This role can be performed in a hybrid model, where you can balance work from home and office to match your needs and role requirements.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Global Advisors, one of the largest asset managers in the world. We partner with many of the world’s largest, most sophisticated investors and financial intermediaries to help them reach their goals through a rigorous, research-driven investment process. With over four decades of experience and trillions of dollars in assets under management, we offer one of the broadest selections of services across asset classes, risk profiles, regions and styles. As pioneers in index, ETF, and ESG investing, we are always inventing new ways to invest.

Join us if making your mark in the asset management industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for

As Individual Contributor (Hands-on QA Automation Engineer / SDET)

you will

  SME in Capital Markets domain with strong knowledge of Trading systems, including Equities, FX, Futures, Fixed Income, and FIX Connectivity.

  Work closely with Business Analysts and Development teams to understand business requirements and validate enhancements delivered on trading platforms.

  Hands-on experience in functional, integration, and regression testing of trading platforms such as ION Minerva, CRD, or similar OMS/EMS platforms.

  Strong experience across the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), including requirements analysis, test planning, test case design, test data preparation, regression test selection, test execution, defect validation, and test reporting.

  Expert in creating End-to-End test scenarios, detailed test cases, BDD feature files, and maintaining test assets in JIRA/Xray.

  Strong hands-on experience with Java, BDD, Cucumber, TestNG, Rest Assured, Maven, Git, Kafka, CI/CD pipelines, SQL, and Oracle databases.

  Experience designing, developing, maintaining, and enhancing reusable automation frameworks, including hybrid and data-driven frameworks.

  Strong hands-on experience in UI and API automation using Playwright/MCP, Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, Postman, and SOAP UI.

  Perform automation feasibility analysis, framework development, script creation, execution, debugging, and maintenance of automated test suites.

  Execute API, UI, integration, regression, and end-to-end test automation across multiple applications and environments.

  Analyze test results, investigate failures, identify root causes, and work closely with developers to validate fixes.

  Raise, track, retest, and verify defects through closure while maintaining clear defect documentation in JIRA.

  Validate data integrity through backend database testing and service-level verification.

  Contribute to continuous improvement of test automation, CI/CD integration, test coverage, and overall testing efficiency.

  Support release validation activities by executing functional and regression test suites and providing quality-related test evidence.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Minimum 5 years of experience in automation testing using tools like TOSCA, Java, BDD, cucumber, TestNg, RestAssured, GIT, Maven , Kafka Terminal, CICD

• Functional knowledge Capital Markets domain, Trading (Equity, FX, Futures & Fixed Income), FIX Connectivity.

• Trading platform maintenance and support experience

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Any Bachelor’s degree
• 8+ years experience
• Automation Knowledge
• Automation Tools – Playwright/MCP, Nodejs, Javascript/Typescript TOSCA, Selenium
• API Testing tools – postman, rest API
• Test Management tools - Microfocus ALM, XRAY, JIRA
• JENKINS

Additional requirements

• Charles River Development – CRIMS
• ION Minerva
• Microfocus ALM / JIRA / XRAY
• SQL
• Unix
• VBA Excel programming

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.

About State Street Global Advisors

What We Do. As the asset management arm of State Street Corporation, State Street Global Advisors has served the world’s governments, institutions and financial advisors for over four decades. With a rigorous, risk-aware approach built on research, analysis and market-tested experience, we build from a breadth of active and index strategies to create cost-effective solutions. As stewards, we help portfolio companies see that what is fair for people and sustainable for the planet can deliver long-term performance. And, as pioneers in index, ETF, and ESG investing, we are always inventing new ways to invest. As a result, we have become one of the world’s largest asset managers with trillions of dollars under our care.

Our Mission. At State Street Global Advisors our mission is to invest responsibly to enable economic prosperity and social progress. We are driven by a desire to help our clients, and those who rely on them, achieve a better future. We have a long history of developing innovative investment strategies to provide our clients with reliable and transparent returns, cost-effectively, and without excessive risk.

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.

Company: State Street Global Advisors

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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