Software Quality Assurance Lead, State Street - London, United Kingdom - eFinancialCareers

eFinancialCareers

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London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Who we are looking for

Due to the role requirements this job needs to be performed primarily in the office with some flex work opportunities available.

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 througha 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 pioneersin 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 Software Quality Assurance Lead you will

Develop and maintains ongoing relationships with business and technical communities.
Assist QA teams in developing and executing quality assurance test plans, cases, scripts etc.
Review and inspect teamwork products and provides training and coaching.
Prepare test scripts and data sets; configures testing tools and develop complete, automated regression suites.
Coordinate QA release install and verification.
Manage the complete defect life cycle with root cause analysis and metrics reporting.
Assist with UAT effort.
Identify potential testing problems and areas for improvement and develop and implement effective solutions.
Evaluate tool sets, make recommendations and justify decisions.
Be Responsible for successful and timely implementation of assigned projects
Deliver successfully within an Agile environment as well as demonstrate the flexibility and adaptability to operate successfully in such an environment

What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role

8+ years of quality assurance experience with heavy backend verification
5+ years of experience with test automation, handson development experience using 1 or more automation and test management tools such as Ranorex, Jira, HP ALM, etc.
2+ years supervisory or project management experience
Familiar with regression test, performance test and release process
Experience with SQL database software, preferably Oracle, and related tools such as PL SQL Developer or Toad
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines and large testing projects
Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt quickly to changes
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), good interpersonal skills, ability to gather and understand requirements in the financial sector.

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