Automation Quality Assurance –Technical Lead -Vice President

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Job Overview

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.

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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