Applications Development Sr Programmer Analyst - Assistant Vice President

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated SDET QA Lead with strong techno-functional expertise to drive our Quality Assurance initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader, responsible for defining and implementing automation strategies, achieving automation goals, and onboarding AI tools to enhance testing efficiencies and productivity. This role requires a proven track record in SDET practices, covering various project types and technologies, with a strong preference for candidates possessing experience within the Capital Markets domain

Responsibilities: Strategy and Leadership: Develop and implement comprehensive QA automation strategies aligned with organizational goals and product roadmaps. Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of SDETs, fostering a culture of quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for automation, driving towards ambitious automation goals. Evaluate and introduce cutting-edge AI tools and technologies to further improve testing efficiency and product quality.

Hands-on Automation and Technical Expertise: Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and reusable automation frameworks and scripts using industry-leading tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright). Possess deep hands-on experience with programming languages such as Python and Java for test automation development. Implement and manage automation for various testing types, including functional, regression, integration, API, and performance testing across diverse projects. Demonstrate strong database skills (SQL, NoSQL) for data validation, test data management, and back-end testing. Ensure seamless integration of automation into CI/CD pipelines.

Quality Assurance and Process Improvement: Work closely with development, product, and business teams to understand requirements, define test scope, and ensure comprehensive test coverage. Establish and enforce best practices for software testing, quality gates, and release processes. Conduct thorough defect analysis, root cause identification, and collaborate with development teams for timely resolution. Contribute to the overall quality of software products throughout the entire development lifecycle. Project Management and Communication: Manage multiple testing projects concurrently, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards. Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, providing clear and concise updates on testing progress, risks, and challenges. Drive cross-functional collaboration to resolve issues and optimize workflows.

Recommended Qualifications: 10+ years of progressive experience in Software Development Engineering in Test (SDET) and QA leadership roles. Demonstrated experience in leading and implementing successful automation strategies. Proven track record of hands-on involvement in automation framework development and script creation. Solid experience within the Capital Markets domain is highly preferred, understanding of trading systems, market data, risk management, or financial regulations.

Technical Skills: Expertise in test automation tools such as Selenium and Playwright. Strong programming proficiency in Python and Java. Solid understanding and practical experience with SQL and relational databases; NoSQL experience is a plus. Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps) and version control systems (e.g., Git). Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, Rest Assured). Knowledge of performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner) is a plus. Functional Skills: Ability to understand complex business requirements and translate them into effective test strategies and cases. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Leadership & Soft Skills: Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to drive change and influence stakeholders. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Education: Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Job Family Group: Technology

Job Family: Applications Development

Time Type: Full time

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