Quality Assurance, AVP

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Quincy, MA, USA
In-Office
100K-168K Annually
Senior level
Financial Services
The Role
Leads software quality assurance within Agile Scrum and Kanban teams. Analyzes business and technical specifications, defines and executes functional and regression tests, tracks defects, maintains testing documentation, and ensures appropriate testing controls. Reviews SQA team work, resolves complex issues, supports Scrum processes and SDLC documentation, and collaborates with business and development partners. Requires strong analytical, communication, organizational, and independent-working skills, with at least five years of SQA experience or equivalent analytical and custody operations experience.
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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.


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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Skills Required

  • Minimum of 5 years of Software Quality Assurance experience, or extensive analytical capabilities and custody operational processing experience with strong interest in Software Quality Assurance
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel
  • Proficiency with Jira
  • Strong written and verbal interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to review and understand complex concepts at a detailed level
  • Ability to multitask and take initiative
  • Ability to work independently and within a team setting
  • Ability to foster and maintain relationships with business and development partners across the software development lifecycle

State Street Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about State Street and has not been reviewed or approved by State Street.

  • Retirement Support — Retirement support is framed as a standout component, highlighted by a 401(k) match described as 100% on the first 6% of base salary. This is positioned as a meaningful offset to less competitive cash compensation for some roles.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave and time off are portrayed as relatively robust, with references to multi-week vacation, paid holidays, sick time, and additional days tied to wellness or volunteering. This breadth is repeatedly treated as a tangible part of total rewards beyond base pay.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits are presented as extensive, including the BeWell program, fitness discounts, onsite or supported health resources, and financial counseling. These offerings are depicted as strengthening the overall benefits proposition even when pay satisfaction is tepid.

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