Test Automation Engineer_Associate_QA Engineering

\We're seeking someone to join our Wealth Management Technology team as a Test Automation Engineer in Wealth Management Client Platforms team to drive the adoption of innovative technologies to enhance business operations and achieve strategic goals. This position is responsible for identifying opportunities where new technologies can streamline processes, improve efficiency, and create competitive advantages by collaborating closely with various business units.

In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities. This is a Test Automation Engineer at Associate which is part of QA Engineering & responsible for devising test strategies, conducting and/or coordinating tests, and identifying defects to maintain high standards of performance and reliability.

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

What you'll do in the role:

As an Associate- QA you should have a strong foundation in testing concepts, hands-on experience with Java, Selenium, and BDD, and a good understanding of Agile methodologies.

• Design, develop, and execute test cases using Selenium with Java and BDD frameworks (like Cucumber)

• Ensure test automation coverage for web applications and APIs and mobile applications.

• Work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders in an Agile environment to ensure high-quality deliverables.

• Perform functional, regression, and exploratory testing to identify and report defects. - Contribute to test plan creation, test strategy, and test execution reports.

• Collaborate with teams to ensure smooth test execution and issue resolution.

• Maintain and enhance automation test scripts and frameworks. - Stay updated with industry best practices and testing

What you'll bring to the role:

• 4-7 years of experience in information technology/software development with a proven ability to ensure high quality results and with expertise in test automation, agile methodologies, and QA best practices.

• Strong knowledge of software testing concepts, test case design, and defect management.

• Hands-on experience with Java, Selenium, and BDD frameworks (Cucumber preferred).

• Experience with Agile methodologies - Familiarity with version control tools (Git, Bitbucket) and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar)

• Good understanding of API testing and automation tools (Postman, Rest Assured is a plus).

• Good understanding of mobile testing and automation using Appium libraries

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills

• Excellent communication and coordination skills to work with cross-functional teams.

• At least 4 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years.  Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.