SS&C Technologies-posted 26 days ago
$100,000 - $130,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Hybrid • Denver, CO
5,001-10,000 employees
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology. Job Description Position Title: Lead Software QA Engineer (Hybrid) Denver CO Get To Know Us: SS&C is leading the way. We continue to look for todays and tomorrow's brightest talent, those that embody a spirit to improve not only their lives, but those around them. From college students to seasoned and experienced professionals, we encourage you to apply. SS&C prides itself on hiring diverse, honest, dynamic individuals, who value collaboration, accountability, and innovation to name a few. Reporting to the QA Director, the QA Lead Engineer will oversee QA testing within an agile project for one of Calastone's products or functional areas. They'll manage all QA activities, providing regular progress updates to stakeholders and highlighting risks or blockers. The role involves close collaboration with Engineering, Product, Operations, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality applications supported by automated regression tests built in C# using a Behaviour Driven Development (BDD) approach. As the QA Lead, the individual will plan and coordinate testing activities, delegate tasks, and mentor QA Engineers, ensuring industry-standard testing practices are applied. They will also contribute to the QA team's development by sharing knowledge, running learning sessions, and maintaining the QA knowledge base. Success in this role requires a strong grasp of Calastone's technical and functional landscape and a deep understanding of automated testing strategies.

  • Oversee QA activities and serve as the primary QA contact for the assigned project.
  • Report to the QA Director and ensure the QA Strategy is consistently applied across all relevant projects.
  • Lead the design, development, and maintenance of automated test frameworks built on .NET Core with C# and BDD.
  • Drive the integration of automated testing solutions into the engineering build pipeline (Continuous Integration) using GitHub Actions.
  • Facilitate integration testing between products, using stubs and drivers where appropriate.
  • Mentor, support, and coach QA Engineers and Senior QA Engineers in their professional growth.
  • Monitor and report on automated test coverage, ensuring visibility for key stakeholders.
  • Develop and maintain a Test Plan and Approach for the project, aligned with Calastone's QA Strategy.
  • Prepare QA release documentation in line with Calastone's QA standards.
  • Maintain clear, open, and transparent communication with stakeholders on QA progress, highlighting risks or potential impacts.
  • Conduct exploratory testing to support Calastone's agile delivery approach and align with QA best practices.
  • Build a strong understanding of Calastone's products and functionality.
  • Follow recognised best practices in test automation and quality assurance.
  • Proven experience leading QA teams and managing people, including delivery of high-profile, time-sensitive projects.
  • Strong background in financial technology, with hands-on experience testing financial data, systems, and messaging formats (XML, JSON, FIX, SFTP, Swift).
  • Proficiency in object-oriented programming, ideally C# (preferred) or Java, and developing .NET-based automated testing frameworks using BDD tools such as SpecFlow or Reqnroll.
  • Expertise in automating REST API and UI testing with Selenium WebDriver and Playwright (preferred).
  • Experience testing event-driven services, including those using Azure Service Bus and Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS).
  • Skilled in configuring CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions workflows (YAML).
  • Strong understanding of QA automation methodologies, tools, and agile processes.
  • Knowledge of testing techniques such as equivalence partitioning and boundary value analysis.
  • Experience with non-functional testing (performance, load, stress), ideally using NeoLoad.
  • Proficiency in writing SQL queries and analysing relational databases.
  • Competent in Microsoft technologies including Visual Studio, Azure, Word, Excel, and Windows environments.
  • Clear, confident communicator able to engage effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.
  • ISTQB Software Testing certification (or equivalent).
  • Driven, proactive, and committed to delivering results.
  • Adaptable and resilient in a fast-changing, agile environment.
  • Collaborative team member who leads by example and supports others' growth.
  • Passionate about quality, coding best practices, and continuous improvement.
  • Calm, focused, and effective under pressure, with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Communicates clearly and confidently, both in writing and verbally.
  • Professional, honest, and accountable in all interactions.
  • Takes ownership, follows issues through to root cause, and delivers without micromanagement.
  • Priorities effectively to meet deadlines and achieve outcomes.
  • Open to learning, innovation, and new ways of working.
  • Understanding of the European Mutual Funds and/or Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF) markets (advantageous).
  • Familiarity with AI tools such as Copilot, LLMs, or MCPs to enhance test automation (advantageous).
  • Hybrid Work Model and Business Casual Dress Code, including jeans
  • 401k Matching Program
  • Professional Development Reimbursement
  • Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave
  • Committed to Celebrating the Variety of Backgrounds, Talents and Experiences of Our Employees
  • Hands-On, Team-Customized, including SS&C University
  • Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!
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