Alpha Business Testing Officer

Alpha Business Testing Officer - Automation Focus

Who we are looking for

The Alpha Business Testing Officer will play a pivotal role in driving automation initiatives across the Alpha platform. This role is responsible for designing, executing, and optimizing automated testing strategies to improve quality, reduce risk, and enhance operational efficiency. The Officer will collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to the Testing Center of Excellence (CoE), and support the shift-left testing approach to enable early defect detection and robust integration validation.

Why this role is important to us

What you will be responsible for

This role will be responsible for working with the India/Global head of automation to manage the team’s central automation practice, and to partner with the global testing team members who utilize automation in the field.- Lead the implementation of robotic test automation using tools like UiPath, integrated with test management platforms such as JIRA/Xray.-
- Leading the planning, design, and execution of all automation testing activities.- Preparing materials and providing regular status updates to senior leaders.- Adoption and continuous improvement of best practices and testing standards.- Explore AI integration opportunities to enhance automation capabilities and reduce manual effort.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role:
- Strong background in test automation and specifically, UiPath Test Suite.-
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.- Ability to work in a fast-paced, globally structured, and team-based environment, as well as the ability to work independently.- Experience in agile methodology and tools (e.g., JIRA, Xray, Confluence) preferred.-
- Accelerate quality and reduce risk through automation.- Knowledge of key risk indicators, governance, oversight and escalation practices.- Experience presenting across various stakeholder groups, including clients.- Strong execution management skills for delivery of programs and initiatives.- Ability to collaborate and work across multiple stakeholders.

Education & Preferred Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree or above- 5+ years of testing automation experience- 5+ years of financial and/or technology transformation experience- 2+ years’ experience leading and managing project teams consisting of employees, contractors, and partner organizations, is useful but not essential- 10-12 years of overall experience.

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, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients. Alpha is our front to back platform that powers better performance and outcomes at every point on the investment lifecycle and is the first open platform from a single provider that connects the front, middle and back office. It harmonizes data, technology and services across trusted providers to help our clients better manage their businesses.

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

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.