Junior Quality Assurance and Automation Engineer

Who We Are Charles River Development (CRD) is the FinTech division of State Street. Together with State Street’s Middle and Back-office services, Charles River’s cloud-based Front Office technology forms the foundation of the State Street Alpha® Platform, the first front-to-back solution in the industry. CRD / Alpha® Platform Engineering organization is innovating and transforming the platform by moving away from monolithic software to utilising next generation cloud-based technology that leverages Microsoft Azure, Kafka, Snowflake, etc. Position Summary Be an integral part of an agile organization and contribute to building and maintenance of automation and performance testing frameworks and executing the overall quality plan for one of Charles River’s products. Junior engineers should expect coaching and guidance from senior engineers and leadership as they develop their skills and contribute to the team. Responsibilities Under guidance of senior engineers contribute to development of automated mechanisms to generate the data shape and user flows patterns our clients exhibit using the logging and tracing information collected in out environmentsExecute manual and automated functional, integration, regression, and performance testMaintain automated and manual test script libraries for functional, integration, regression, and performance testingInterpret results of automation tests and document software defects in issue tracking system; proactively communicate issues with developers and other project team members Also:Research and define the path to achieve full automation testing end to end by introducing the advances Artificial Intelligence and Large Language ModelsCollaborate with Business Analysts and Product Managers to create simple and sustainable software solutions for complex problemsCoordinate with other Scrum teams within the R&D organization to ensure exceptional product quality and performanceParticipate in the agile software development process including attending all daily standups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectivesParticipate in business requirements and functional specifications reviewsParticipate in on-the-job and formal trainings to develop your career What Will You Learn We will match candidate’s existing knowledge and career interest to the company’s priorities to help you build knowledge and practical hands-on experience in one or many of the areas below:Gain hands-on experience with testing methodologies, automation techniques, performance tuning, tooling for functional, non-functional test automation, latest industry trends and best practices and integration with DevOpsDevelop full understanding of different test automation approaches (keyword-driven, Data-driven, TDD, BDD) and technology stacks (Java, Python, JavaScript, Groovy etc.)Learn to develop custom test automation methodologies, adapt them to clients' needs, and how to integrate test automation into CI/CD process and instrument SDLC automationGain knowledge of SILKTest and cutting-edge tools for Web, Desktop, DB and Web-service testing (Selenium, Ready API, etc.)In partnership with senior automation engineers, contribute to research and definition of the path to achieve full automation testing end to end by introducing the advances Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models Qualifications Bachelors or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics or other technical course of study.0 – 2 years of professional experience or equivalent college project experience.Ideally, you already have initial experience with one of Java, C#, Python, PowerShell, Bash,or batch scriptsYou are familiar with concepts for implementing and executing automation test scripts against web, native/desktop applications, APIs and batch applications preferableYou have knowledge about tracking issue system and wiki (e.g. Jira and Confluence)You are eager to learn and challenge status quo and are characterized by a very analytical and solution-oriented way of thinkingYou have effective written and verbal communicationAble to work well with peers in a collaborative team environment Please Note: This role requires minimum 3 days/ week work from office Minimum Salary zł87,000 Annual The minimum salary quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate ultimately works outside of this primary location, the applicable minimum salary may differ. Salary will be determined based on factors such as the position, type of work performed, individual skills, job description, working hours, diligence, initiative, self-management, length of employment, availability, and the quantity and quality of work delivered, as well as other objective and non-discriminatory criteria relevant to State Street employees. In addition to salary, employees are eligible to be considered for discretionary annual performance-based awards. We Offer Permanent contract from day one Additional holidays (Birthday Day Off, 3rd and 5th year anniversary Day Off) Gold Medical Package for employees and their families (partner and children) Premium life insurance package and private pension plan Wide range of soft skills training, technical workshops, language classes and development programs Opportunities to volunteer your time to company-driven initiatives, employee networks or organizations of your choice Variety of well-being programs Additional benefits available depending on the seniority of the role 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. Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careers Read our CEO Statement State Street's Speak Up Line Załącznik do standardu Whistleblowing i Speak Up SSBI GmbH dla Oddziału w Polsce Job ID: R-798675