Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the QE transformation strategy by assessing current maturity and implementing a roadmap for continuous improvement.
• Engage with key stakeholders (IT Directors, QE CoR Leads, Test Managers, Developers, DevSecOps Leads, and Test Automation Leads) to align on transformation goals.
• Evangelize a quality-first mindset, advocating for shift-left testing, DevSecOps practices, and continuous quality integration.
• Develop and implement test automation strategies using commercial and open-source tools (e.g., Tosca, Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, TestNG).
• Build and optimize CI/CD-integrated automation frameworks that support various testing levels (UI, API, Data).
• Oversee test data and environment management to ensure efficient and stable testing processes.
• Establish and track key quality metrics to measure transformation success and optimize testing efficiency.
• Collaborate seamlessly in a multi-vendor environment, ensuring alignment between different teams and service providers.
• Provide hands-on problem-solving support, guiding teams through QE challenges and fostering innovation.
• Ensure best-in-class test management processes, leveraging tools such as Jira/Xray, TestRail, and other ALM platforms.
• Stay up to date with cutting-edge QE concepts including AI-driven testing, cloud-based testing, and DevOps practices.

Qualifications and Experience:

Years Of Experience: 15+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, with at least 8 years in a leadership role

• Proven track record of leading QE transformations in large enterprise environments.
• Strong experience working in Agile, SAFe, or DevOps-driven organizations.
• Certifications such as ISTQB Advanced, SAFe Agilist, or DevOps certifications are a plus.
• Nice to Have: P&C Insurance domain knowledge.

Skills Required:

• Strong communication and coordination skills to manage cross-functional collaboration.
• Proven leadership experience in driving large-scale QE transformation initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management with a strong customer presence.
• Deep expertise in modern QE concepts, methodologies, and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with test automation tools such as Tosca, Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, and API testing tools like Postman.
• Solid experience in shift-left testing, CI/CD integration, and automation strategy development.
• Proficiency in test data management and environment management strategies.
• Ability to work effectively in multi-vendor environments, fostering collaboration and driving QE excellence.
• Nice to have: Cloud testing experience and GenAI-driven QE solutions.
• Strong DevOps skills, ensuring seamless integration of QE into CI/CD pipelines.
• Deep understanding of quality metrics, measurement techniques, and continuous improvement frameworks.
• Expertise across various testing levels: UI, API, data testing, unit testing, and static code analysis.
• Hands-on experience with project and test management tools (Jira/Xray, TestRail, Azure Test Plans, etc.).
• Proficiency in development testing practices (unit testing, static code analysis) to enhance quality at early stages.