Senior Institutional Services Automation Quality Control Analyst, Bonds, Cash, Trading

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama.

📋 Description

• Design, maintain, and implement both manual and automated test scripts for web, API, and/or mobile applications.

• Work closely with Development teams to gain insight into system architecture and implementation.

• Engage in sprint planning and backlog refinement alongside Product Owner teams.

• Convert product requirements and acceptance criteria into detailed test automation scripts.

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with engineers.

• Document defects, validate fixes, and contribute to ongoing quality assurance enhancements.

• Conduct root cause analysis for test failures and assist in debugging processes.

• Ensure that test data is prepared and the environment is ready for automation executions.

• Keep automation documentation up to date and distribute test execution status reports with feature-level coverage traceability.

• Communicate test progress and coverage to stakeholders effectively.

• Comply with risk, regulatory, policy, and control standards; escalate any risk-related concerns.

• Foster a culture of inclusivity and embody the M&T Bank brand values.

• Uphold internal control standards and implement findings from audits and regulatory assessments.

• Share responsibility for production support through post-production validation with technology and operations teams.

• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, along with a minimum of 2 years of experience in software quality assurance and control, including the development and maintenance of test scripts for desktop/web applications/API/web services testing. Alternatively, a combined minimum of 6 years of higher education and/or work experience may substitute for a degree.

• At least 2 years of experience in software quality assurance and control.

• Proficient programming skills in one or more relevant languages.

• Strong understanding of quality control methodologies, tools, and processes.

• Good knowledge of agile development methodologies and Development Operations practices.

• Familiar with relevant defect tracking systems.

• Excellent problem-solving capabilities.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Exceptional organizational skills.

• Experience in testing desktop/web applications, APIs, and web services.

• Preferred: at least 7 years of experience in software quality assurance and control.

• Preferred: experience with testing cloud-based applications and APIs.

• Preferred: substantial expertise in the Cash & Trading domain, including the Trust Accounting Platform and its ecosystem.

• Exposure to fintech platforms, emerging technologies, modern digital ecosystems, and integration patterns.

• Highly preferred: familiarity with AI concepts and tools, such as AI-assisted testing, test data generation, and intelligent automation.

• Preferred: ISTQB or equivalent QA certification.

• Preferred: experience with performance and load testing tools.

• Preferred: knowledge of security testing practices and tools.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.