> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1033883-vice-president-system-analysis-quality-engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1033883-vice-president-system-analysis-quality-engineering). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Vice President - System Analysis & Quality Engineering - **Company:** State Street - **Location:** Princeton, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $205,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Engineering, Data Validation, Systems Analysis, Junit, Apache Maven, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Systems Development Life Cycle, Regression Testing, Selenium, Software Requirements Analysis, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Test Data, Strategies of Testing, Testng, Performance Testing, Git, Event Driven Architecture, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Cucumber (Software), Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** June 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/57ad414b-bf5a-4573-a2e5-eb51ccc14b77 ## About the Role We are looking for a senior VP-level hands-on leader who can bridge System Analysis and Quality Engineering for the Alpha and Middle Office Technology platforms. This role requires a strong domain-led technologist with 12-15+ years of experience across Front and Middle Office, who can translate complex business needs into clear requirements and ensure high-quality delivery through modern QA practices and automation., * Strong analytical thinking with ability to break down complex business problems * Ability to operate as a trusted partner to business stakeholders * Hands-on mindset with a bias for execution over coordination * Leadership presence with ability to influence across global teams * High ownership, accountability, and ability to manage competing priorities * Clear and effective communication across business and technical audiences, * 12-15+ years of experience in financial services technology (Front/Middle Office) * Strong experience in both System Analysis and QA/Testing leadership roles * Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and validation strategies * Extensive experience in Agile story writing, including creation of well-defined user stories, acceptance criteria, refinement, backlog grooming, and ensuring traceability across requirements, development, and testing cycles * Gather, analyze, and document business and system requirements from stakeholders * Deep experience in functional, integration, regression, and performance testing * Hands-on experience with test automation tools and frameworks * Experience working in agile delivery models with distributed teams * Proficiency in SQL for data analysis, validation, and troubleshooting Gather, analyze, and document business and system requirements from stakeholders, * Strong domain expertise in Middle Office, Cash, IBOR (Investment Book of Record), Trade Processing * Expertise in Swift MT/MX Messages and ISO 20022 * Experience working in cloud-native architectures (AWS/Azure) * Exposure to event-driven systems, messaging platforms (Kafka), and microservices * Experience with tools such as Selenium, Cucumber, JUnit/TestNG, Jenkins, Git, Maven * Strong understanding of data validation, reconciliation, and downstream impacts * Experience driving QA transformation and automation at scale * Ability to troubleshoot data and application issues end-to-end Education * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance or related field ## Description * Partner with business, product, and operations teams to define and refine requirements for complex Middle Office platforms * Own requirement lifecycle - from discovery, documentation, prioritization to traceability * Translate business needs into clear functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria * Create Use case documents and support Test Data Preparation * Drive functional design discussions and ensure alignment across stakeholders * Act as a bridge between business and engineering, ensuring clarity and reducing delivery risk Quality Engineering & Delivery Ownership * Lead end-to-end testing strategy, planning, and execution across multiple agile teams * Own and drive test automation strategy - frameworks, tools, and coverage across functional, integration, and regression testing * Ensure strong defect management discipline and production-quality outcomes * Drive adoption of modern QA practices in cloud-native and event-driven environments * Thrive for 100% Test Automation (QA, Regression, End to End) * Monitor and communicate quality metrics, risks, and readiness to leadership * Own End to End testing for System integration Execution & Leadership * Provide day-to-day leadership to SA and QA teams (onshore/offshore) * Drive SDLC standardization and best practices across teams * Ensure successful execution of large, cross-functional programs with tight timelines * Work directly with senior business and technology leadership, with minimal oversight * Mentor teams and foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement ## Related Videos - [Microservices architecture as a key element in building trading systems for global finance markets](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1196-microservices-architecture-as-a-key-element-in-building-trading-systems-for-global-finance-markets) - [How Unit Testing Saved My Career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1642-how-unit-testing-saved-my-career) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Self-service Quality: QA Without QA](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100184-self-service-quality-qa-without-qa) - [From boy scouting to redrawing the landscape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1140-from-boy-scouting-to-redrawing-the-landscape) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/162-highest-paying-tech-companies-in-europe) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Software Developer Salary in Switzerland [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/215-software-developer-salary-in-switzerland-2023)