IT Quality Senior Lead- Fixed Income

The VP SDET applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge, contributing to the development of new techniques and the improvement of processes and workflow for the area or function. Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area. Requires in-depth understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the sub-function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the function and overall business. Evaluates moderately complex and variable issues with substantial potential impact, where development of an approach/taking of an action involves weighing various alternatives and balancing potentially conflicting situations using multiple sources of information. Requires good analytical skills to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources. Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required. Regularly assumes informal/formal leadership role within teams. Involved in coaching and training of new recruits’ Significant impact in terms of project size, geography, etc. by influencing decisions through advice, counsel and/or facilitating services to others in area of specialization. Lead and mentor a group of SDETs to deliver high quality automation and testing solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and create scalable solutions for complex problems in quality engineering space.
• Hands on knowledge in programming, framework design and implementations preferably in java/python.
• In depth understanding of data patterns, data validations and various databases including SQL and NOSQL.
• Demonstrable knowledge in service level Automation using Java
• Hands on expertise in UI automation using industry standard tools like Selenium, Cypress Etc.
• Expertise in setting up Test plans, Test Strategy and Estimations for Quality Engineering projects.
• Lead the team of SDETS to act as the quality gate before software products are delivered to our end users.
• Evaluate the quality of automation code generated and give constant feedback to SDETs
• Identify and highlight ways to continuously optimize the way in which QA function operates to create an efficient, scalable team.
• Collaborate closely with global BA, DEV & QA Teams for efficient test planning, test design and co-ordinate test efforts between Global Teams

Knowledge/Experience:

• 10+ years working in a SCRUM or Agile engineering environment with Financial Service industry background working on Trading platforms.
• Experience in building automation framework from scratch and implementing BDD framework
• Demonstrable knowledge of Core Java, Python, design patterns & SQL
• Strong working experience with both Selenium & API Automation.
• Proven track record in successful automation of systems with complex architecture
• Solid experience in building CI/CD pipelines in cloud platforms. (Private/Public)
• Experience in Performance testing and performance engineering.
• Experience in leading and managing Quality Engineering teams globally.
• Experience in automating complex applications with multi-tier architecture and dynamic data flow between upstream and downstream systems.
• Nice to have a previous development experience.
• In depth understanding about best industry practices in quality engineering space.

Must Have Skills:

• Core Java/Python
• SQL, NOSQL Databases (Oracle, MongoDB)
• GIT, Bitbucket
• JIRA or Similar project management tools
• Selenium, Rest Assured, API Automation
• Jmeter

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field or Equivalent combination of education and experience

Competencies:

• Effective and confident communicator & leader with a strong passion for testing & quality
• Open minded, team player, good at building networks and leveraging resources
• Attention to detail
• Highly responsible for delivering quality products.
• Active and persistent
• Excellent analytical & leadership skills
• Proactive, and able to work independently and guide team of junior QA members.
• Result-oriented and client-focused
• Proactive in problems-solving
• The ability to work in a demanding environment
• The ability to deliver top focus projects

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