Automation QA Lead

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust a Fortune 500 company is a globally recognized award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the worlds most successful individuals families and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service expertise and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22000 partners we serve the worlds most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Job Title:Automation QA Lead (Individual Contributor)

Experience:10 to 14 years

Overview:

We are seeking a visionaryAutomation QA Leadto drive excellence in software quality engineering. This role demands a proactive innovative and technically adept individual who thrives in fast-paced environments spanning multiple platforms architectures and cloud ecosystems. The ideal candidate will lead automation efforts that leverageAI-driven technologiesintelligent quality strategies andnext-generation frameworksto elevate product quality while minimizing theCost of Quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Quality Leadership

  • Champion Quality at Speed by integrating intelligent automation into agile workflows to ensure rapid yet reliable delivery.

  • Foster innovation in quality engineering through predictive analytics and data-driven risk mitigation strategies.

  • Design and implement enterprise-level test strategies aligned with business goals and technical roadmaps.

• Automation Excellence

  • Lead the enhancement and optimization of existing automation suites using cutting-edge tools and frameworks.

  • Ensure early and frequent execution of automated tests to provide rapid feedback and accelerate development cycles.

  • Drive continuous improvement through stakeholder feedback loops and automation demos.

• Technical Execution

  • Collaborate with architects developers and business stakeholders to design testable applications and scalable automation solutions.

  • Resolve complex technical issues anticipate risks and escalate appropriately to ensure timely resolution.

  • Conduct feasibility studies and proof-of-concept initiatives for emerging automation technologies.

• Process Optimization

  • Monitor and report goal-based metrics across weekly monthly and quarterly cycles.

  • Guarantee compliance with automation frameworks standards and best practices.

  • Lead efforts to integrate AI and machine learning into quality processes for smarter defect detection and prevention.

Required Skills & Expertise:

• Automation Tools & Languages:Java Selenium Lean FT BDD (Cucumber/JBehave) TestNG Eclipse/IntelliJ

• Platforms & Technologies:SQL NoSQL Unix/Linux Windows RESTful APIs Web Services Mainframe

• Cloud & DevOps:Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines

• Frameworks:Data Quality frameworks predictive analytics models

• Domain Knowledge:Financial services domain expertise is essential

• Soft Skills:Strong analytical thinking strategic foresight excellent communication and stakeholder management

Preferred Attributes:

• Proven ability to lead and collaborate in global cross-functional teams

• Self-starter with adaptability and resilience in dynamic environments

• Strategic mindset with attention to detail and the ability to see the big picture

• Experience in forecasting ROI analysis and test automation metrics

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged senior leaders are accessible and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

Wed love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the worlds most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

Reasonable accommodation

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We hope youre excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.

About Our Pune Office

The Northern Trust Pune office established in 2016 is now home to over 3000 employees. The office handles various functions including Operations for Asset Servicing and Wealth Management as well as delivering critical technology solutions that support business operations across the globe.

Our Pune team takes our commitment to service to 2024 they volunteered more than 10000 hours into the communities where they live and work. Learn more.