Automation Quality Assurance –Technical Lead -Vice President

Role Overview/What will you do: As an Applications Quality Lead Analyst, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of our product quality and delivery, working towards a target state of a fully automated platform with minimal manual QA intervention. This role combines strategic vision with rigorous quality assurance expertise, with a strong emphasis on driving value through automation, particularly in the realm of Generative AI. Lead application systems analysis and programming activities, ensuring application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint. Drive product quality and delivery through automation initiatives, especially in generative AI, targeting a fully automated platform with minimal manual QA intervention. Partner with management teams to define necessary system enhancements, deploy new products, and resolve high-impact problems through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes. Collaborate with development teams and Product Owners to formulate comprehensive requirements and propose innovative, efficient solutions. Define and drive the strategy for quality automation, overseeing testing priorities, roadmapping for releases, and continuous improvement. Act as a central point of contact for interdepartmental communication, ensuring alignment and seamless collaboration across various project impacts. Provide technical expertise, mentor mid-level developers and analysts, and establish standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation. Proactively assess risk, ensure compliance with laws and regulations, and maintain clear, concise communication across all organizational levels.

Key Skills and Experience required

10-14 years of experience in Applications Development, systems analysis, or a similar tech lead role. Proven experience in product ownership, quality assurance management, or a hybrid role within a technology-driven environment. Industry Knowledge: Proven working experience in the Financial Services industry, specifically within the Capital Markets domain. Programming & Scripting: Strong proficiency in core Java. Solid experience with scripting languages such as Python and Shell.

Test Automation Frameworks & Tools: Expertise in building and using frameworks based on BDD (e.g., Cucumber) and TestNG. Hands-on experience with widely used test automation frameworks such as Rest-Assured (for API), Playwright, or Cypress. Good experience with Backend Automation using Python for Data Validation, Accuracy checks

Extensive experience with system analysis, software application programming, and managing successful projects. Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and various testing methodologies, with experience driving automation initiatives. Demonstrated leadership, project management, and Subject Matter Expertise in at least one area of Applications Development. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, ensuring effective dissemination of information.

Any Beneficial / Nice to have skills and experience Practical experience with Automation Testing frameworks and tools. Experience with Generative AI (Gen AI) concepts and their application in product development or quality assurance. Familiarity with AI-powered development tools such as Copilot. Proficiency in modern testing frameworks and tools like Playwright, Selenium, and JUnit. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with an ability to adjust priorities quickly. Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment. Ability to think strategically and translate vision into actionable plans.

Job Family Group: Technology

Job Family: Applications Development

Time Type: Full time

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