Software Quality Assurance Engineer, Officer – OTC Enhanced 

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Software Quality Assurance Engineer to join our OTC Enhanced team. The ideal candidate combines strong quality engineering and automation expertise with a solid understanding of capital markets and OTC trading workflows. This individual will play a key role in ensuring the quality, stability, and scalability of complex business solutions across Charles River and State Street platforms.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter who can independently drive testing initiatives, identify quality risks, and collaborate effectively with Product, Development, Business, and QA teams across global regions. Hands-on experience testing modern web applications, APIs, and complex system integrations, coupled with a passion for automation and continuous improvement, is highly desirable.

What you will be responsible for

• Own and execute test strategies for OTC Enhanced initiatives, ensuring comprehensive functional, integration, and regression coverage.

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites for UI, API, and end-to-end business workflows.

• Write detailed test cases and test scenarios covering OTC trading and post-trade business processes.

• Partner with Product Management, Development, and Business teams to review requirements and ensure testability of new features.

• Lead end-to-end integration testing efforts across Charles River, State Street, and third-party applications.

• Perform functional, automation, regression, and exploratory testing while maintaining appropriate audit and release evidence.

• Investigate, troubleshoot, and help resolve complex functional and production issues.

• Analyzeapplication,database, and integration-layerbehaviorto identify root causes of defects.

• Continuously improve test automation coverage, testing processes, and quality metrics.

• Participate in release readiness activities and provide quality assessments and risk evaluations.

• Act as a subject matter expert for assigned business workflows and mentor team members on quality best practices.
• Develop a deep understanding of the Charles River IMS platform and OTC Enhanced product capabilities

Education and Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's orMaster's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.

• 5+ years of software quality assurance and test automation experience.

• Experience working with enterprise-scale financial software applications.

• Strong understanding of OTC trading, post-trade processing, or capital markets workflows.

• Familiarity with OTC products such as swaps, FX, derivatives, fixed income instruments, or other complex financial products.

• Experience testing modern web applications, including React-based user interfaces or similar SPA frameworks.

• Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks such as Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, or equivalent technologies.

• Experience testing APIs and service-oriented architectures.

• Strong SQL and database validation skills.

• Experience working with complex integrations across multiple applications and platforms.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing practices.

• Knowledge of SDLC, Agile Scrum, and quality engineering best practices.

• Experience with Charles River IMS is highly desirable.

• Experience with ETL tools such as Kettle is a plus.

Additional Requirements

• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality software.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively across global teams and business functions.

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Self-motivatedindividualwho can work independently with minimal supervision.

• Proven ability to learn complex business workflows and become a trusted subject matter expert.

• Passion for quality engineering, automation, and continuous improvement.

About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation we're making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we've been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investments research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Program to help match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity, and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experience and perspective are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift program and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Company: Charles River Development

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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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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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Read our CEO Statement