Lead Software Test Automation Engineer

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We are hiring a QA Lead to drive the quality strategy and leadership across a multi-layered analytics ecosystem (Data and AI) that powers enterprise decision-making. This role is ideal for someone who combines strategic thinking cross-functional leadership and a solid understanding of data platform operations.

This is a leadership-first role with a strong focus on quality governance and cross-team alignment. While the primary emphasis is on leading and shaping quality practices a solid technical foundation is essential. Particularly in understanding data platforms and live systems to effectively guide the team make informed decisions and uphold quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Define and own the QA strategy for the analytics ecosystem ensuring alignment with business goals and engineering priorities.

• Lead and mentor QA engineers fostering a culture of quality ownership collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Ensure QA practices are aligned with the company-wide standards contributing to guild initiatives and helping evolve shared best practices.

• Establish and monitor quality KPIs across data BI and web layers including data accuracy system performance and release readiness.

• Partner with engineering product and data teams to embed quality early in the development lifecycle.

• Drive risk assessment release governance and production validation processes.

• Guide automation efforts and CI/CD integration

• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis for production issues with a focus on data accuracy and system stability

• Hands-on in critical areas actively contributing to test design data validation and production monitoring to ensure quality is upheld in live environments

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

• Proven experience leading QA efforts in data-centric or analytics-driven environments.

• Ability to define and execute QA strategies including test planning risk management and release readiness.

• Excellent communication stakeholder management and leadership skills.

• Strong experience in mentoring and developing QA engineers fostering a culture of ownership accountability and continuous improvement.

• Skilled in cross-functional collaboration working closely with engineering product and data teams to embed quality throughout the development lifecycle.

• Experience working in Agile environments including Scrum and SAFe frameworks.

• Understanding of data platforms ETL/ELT processes and data quality principles.

• Familiarity with Python and SQL for data validation and automation.

• Experience with Microsoft Azure data services (Data Lake Data Factory etc.).

Our Offer:

• Room for personal development through external internal training tools and learning and development program #GROW. Be your unique self share your creative ideas do your best workand take time togrow inourcaring and inclusive culture where you can belong

• Annual incentive plan based on division financial performance and your seniority

• Referral bonus meal vouchers monthly allowance gift vouchers twice a year

• Corporate Health Insurance

• Mindfulness and Wellbeing programs (Wellbeats MyQuillibrium Compsych Mind & Body webinars)

• Up to 28 days of annual leave based on seniority

• We have a strong Work from Home culture and take into consideration punctual needs and more

• Flexible working schedule. Youllfind the flexibility for balance in your life

Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.