Software Quality Engineer, Officer

State Street•Burlington, MA

4d•$65,000 - $113,750

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated QA Engineer who takes end-to-end ownership of quality—from early requirement validation through testing, defect resolution, and final delivery. This role goes beyond executing test cases; you will play a key role in enhancing overall product quality, expanding test coverage, and driving automation initiatives to improve long-term efficiency. In this position, you will collaborate closely with Product to understand and define end-to-end client workflows, ensuring comprehensive validation for complex Wealth workflows that span multiple systems and integration, and with a focus on strengthening automation coverage. The ideal candidate is analytical, curious, and eager to continuously learn. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity, proactively identifying defects and concerns, and clearly communicating findings with confidence. You take initiative, think beyond the obvious paths, and are capable of effectively demonstrating completed functionality and quality outcomes to stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Minimum of 9 years of experience in software testing within a process-driven technology environment
Exposure to financial services and/or investment management domains
Strong understanding of QA methodologies, including functional, regression, and integration testing
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Proven experience with test automation (UI and/or API)
Proficiency in SQL for data validation and analysis
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
Ability to multi-task and manage time efficiently
Ability to translate business requirements into detailed functional and technical test plans
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate findings
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Team player with high energy and a positive attitude
Strong sense of ownership with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Self-starter who can ramp up independently and be able to educate team members on end user workflows

Nice To Haves

Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner) is a plus

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with the Scrum Master, Product Owner, Architects, Business Analysts, Developers, and cross-functional team members to deliver high-quality software
Create and maintain clear, comprehensive test plans in Xray for each sprint
Log, track, and triage defects with well-documented, reproducible steps
Expand and enhance automated test coverage to improve efficiency and scalability
Maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot automated test failures
Execute functional, regression, integration, and performance testing
Validate acceptance criteria during grooming sessions to ensure testability and clarity
Proactively identify gaps, edge cases, and potential risks early in the development lifecycle
Present and demo completed QA stories during team and department demos, effectively highlighting functionality and test coverage
Configure and manage automated test environments using tools such as Jenkins or TeamCity
Ensure Jira stories and defects meet the Definition of Done (DoD) criteria
Actively participate in agile ceremonies, including grooming, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
Guide and mentor junior staff

Benefits

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)
eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans
inclusive development opportunities
flexible work-life support
paid volunteer days
vibrant employee networks