As a Manager of Quality Engineering the incumbent will hold a pivotal role in driving excellence and innovation in software testing practices across Retail Lending technology. Your primary responsibility will be to establish presence and lead a centralized hub of expertise 10 QAs) resources and best practices to elevate the quality of software testing efforts and outcomes. You will work closely with crossfunctional teams/PODs to define implement maintain and train Quality Engineers to continuously improve testing strategies methodologies and processes.
Based on experience and portfolio needs the Manager Quality Engineer will also include people management responsibilities. The Manager will be required to functionally manage their resources and also hire coach and develop their direct reports.
Main Activities:
People Management Responsibilities 20
Leadership: Provide leadership to the Quality Engineering team and cross functional PODs inspiring a culture of collaboration excellence and continuous improvement.
Training & Development: Develop and deliver training programs workshops and mentoring sessions to enhance the skills and competencies of Quality Engineers. Focus should also be placed on coaching and developing the QA team members.
Quality Assurance Responsibilities 80
Strategy Development: Assist in delivering the strategic direction and roadmap of the Quality Engineering aligning it with organizational goals and priorities.
Knowledge Management: Establish mechanisms for capturing documenting and sharing testing knowledge experiences and best practices across the Retail Lending Technology pilar.
Process Standardization: Standardize testing processes methodologies and tools to ensure consistency efficiency and effectiveness across PODs.
Quality Assurance: Implement quality assurance measures and metrics to assess the effectiveness and maturity of testing practices and drive continuous improvement
Innovation and Research: Stay abreast of emerging trends technologies and industry best practices in software testing and lead initiatives to innovate and experiment with new approaches.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with key stakeholders including senior leadership and crossfunctional PODs to understand their needs and requirements and ensure alignment with QA Enablement objectives.
Performance Measurement: Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the impact and effectiveness of the QA initiatives and activities.
Change Management: Champion a culture of change and transformation facilitating the adoption of new testing methodologies tools and practices across the retail Lending Technology pilar.
Knowledge/Skill Requirements:
Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field.
Have 10 years of experience in software development testing
Have 5 years of expertise in testing methodologies tools and practices with advanced automation in API and UI environments
Have 3 years of proven people management experience(managing team sizes ranging from 5 10 QA engineers on/off shores)
Preferred working experience in an Enterprise Banking or Established FinTech
Preferred certifications such as ISTQB CSTE or equivalent
Excellent communication interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to engage and inspire stakeholders at all levels.
Experience in agile methodology and change management driving organizational change and adoption of new practices.
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop highperforming teams in a dynamic and fastpaced environment.
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