Senior Institutional Services Automation Quality Control Analyst - UK in London

Overview: Ensures the efficient execution of high-quality business processes that deliver software products to the Bank’s Institutional Services (IS) customers through the design, development and execution of automated test scripts. Works with cross-functional teams to understand system architecture, product requirements, and deliver test automation solutions that ensure both functional and non-functional quality coverage.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain and execute manual and automated test scripts for web, API (Application Programming Interface), and/or mobile applications using appropriate tools and frameworks.
• Collaborate with Development teams to understand system architecture and implementation; collaborate with Product Owner team by engaging in regular sprint planning and backlog grooming sessions to understand product requirements and acceptance criteria, translating them into comprehensive test automation scripts that ensure coverage of both functional and non-functional requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers to integrate automated tests into CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) pipelines using the appropriate tools ensuring seamless and efficient test execution throughout the development life cycle.
• Report defects clearly, verify fixes, and contribute to continuous improvement of the quality assurance process.
• Complete root cause analysis of test failures and assist with debugging issues alongside the development team.
• Ensure sufficient test data set-up and environment readiness for automation runs.
• Maintain automation documentation and publish automation test execution status report with traceability of test coverage at feature level and communicate it to stakeholders.
• Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
• Promote an environment that supports a culture of belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
• Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Scope of Responsibilities:

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: No Supervisory Responsibilities

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field and a minimum of 2 years’ software quality assurance and control experience, with creation and maintenance of test scripts for desktop/web applications/API/webservices testing or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 6 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 2 years’ software quality assurance and control experience, with creation and maintenance of test scripts for desktop/web applications/API/webservices testing.
• Strong programming skills in one or more pertinent languages.
• Sound understanding of quality control methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Sound knowledge of agile development methodologies and Development Operations practices.
• Familiarity with pertinent defect tracking systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Minimum of 7 years’ software quality assurance and control experience.
• Experience in testing cloud-based applications and APIs.
• ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board) or similar QA certification.
• Experience with pertinent performance and load testing tools.
• Exposure to security testing practices and tools.

Location: London, United Kingdom

About Us: Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. At M&T, our purpose is a simple one: make a difference in people’s lives and uplift the communities we serve. M&T Bank Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T’s affiliates offer advice, guidance, expertise and solutions across the entire financial spectrum, combining M&T Bank’s traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. M&T Bank has a network of over 1,000 branches and 2,200 ATMs that span 12 states from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. For more than 165 years, M&T has strived to take an active role in our communities and build long-lasting relationships with our customers. We are a bank for communities—combining the capabilities of a large bank with the care of a locally focused institution.

As an employer of choice, we are proud to offer competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year. Our core values – integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, and candor – drive the work we do. We seek to further build upon our record of success by bringing in top talent and fresh skill sets while continuing to support the growth and development of all our team members.

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