Job Description

We are looking for a QA Automation Engineer with 3+ years of experience to design, develop, and maintain automated test solutions for web and/or API-based applications. The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in testing concepts, hands-on automation experience, and the ability to work closely with development and product teams in an agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for web and API applications
• Execute automated and manual test cases and analyze test results
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and business analysts to understand requirements and define test scenarios
• Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and test data
• Identify, log, and track defects using defect management tools (JIRA or similar)
• Perform regression, smoke, and sanity testing as part of release cycles
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
• Ensure test coverage and quality metrics are met before releases
• Continuously improve automation frameworks, test coverage, and testing processes

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in QA with strong focus on test automation
• Strong understanding of software testing fundamentals (STLC, SDLC, test design techniques)
• Experience working with test frameworks like TestNG, Cucumber and Gauge etc.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools/frameworks such as:
  • Selenium / Playwright / Cypress
• Proficiency in at least one programming language:
  • Java / Python / JavaScript
• Experience in API testing (Postman, Rest Assured, or similar tools)
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, etc.)
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities

About Charles River Development:

Charles River Investment management System in a platform that provides many Front-Office functions including Portfolio Management, Order Management and Execution, Compliance, Performance & Attribution, Modelling, Scenario Analysis, and Wealth Management.

We are part of the State Street Bank. 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 in 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 in location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plan among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Program 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 perspective 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.

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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.

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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