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SDLC QA Tools Lead, VP

AT State Street
State Street

SDLC QA Tools Lead, VP

Quincy, MA

Who we are looking for

We're looking for an experience Quality Assurance professional who will drive the strategy, development, rollout, support and Enterprise-wide adoption of Software Quality Tools, ensuring they meet the needs of application development teams as well as align with our company's objectives and risk appetite. This role requires not only managing but also hands on tasks which relate to infrastructure set up and cloud services (AWS and Azure), ensuring the reliability and performance of the systems.

What you will be responsible for

As a SDLC QA Tools Lead you will

  • Define and communicate the vision and roadmap for tool development, aligning with overall business goals.
  • Assess and recommend automation tools that fit organizational needs.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including business, developer, QA, and vendors to gather requirements and ensure successful implementation.
  • Develop training materials and conduct workshops to promote tool adoption.
  • Provide thought leadership and technical guidance for users of automation tools for UI Testing, Performance Testing, like TOSCA, LoadRunner, etc.
  • Lead initiatives to drive continuous automation and ensure best practices are followed.
  • Act as primary contact for all tool-related inquiries and issues.
  • Manage the upgrade, maintenance and support of automation tools and cloud services which host the tools.
  • Responsible to migrate all the tools to Public cloud - AWS or Azure
  • Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in automation tools.
  • Leverage QA expertise to establish testing protocols and ensure high-quality product releases.

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What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

  • Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills are paramount
  • Experience managing a semi-large team both on-shore as well as off-shore is critical
  • Must be self-motivated and have a go-getter attitude
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
  • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies, JIRA product and product & software development life cycle.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Information System, Computer Science or a related field.
  • Experience: 10+ years in software development, QA, or automation roles, with a focus on tools management
  • Established background in quality assurance, including testing methodologies and best practices.
  • In depth understanding of automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, Tosca, Jenkins).
  • Experience with operating in public cloud environments (AWS, Azure)

Salary Range:
$110,000 - $185,000 Annual

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

Job Application Disclosure:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

State Street's Speak Up Line

Client-provided location(s): Quincy, MA, USA
Job ID: StateStreet-R-760297
Employment Type: Full Time