SDET QA Automation - Backend Python BDD - Assistant Vice President

Lead technical and business testing team members in preparation for and execution of test initiatives in support of the core investment banking testing projects.

Participate in requirements, design reviews with Product, Business Analysts and Development teams to assure that the product under development meets requirements, and tested efficiently. Perform requirements reviews and traceability analyses to assess test coverage.

Oversee test execution initiatives, adhering to test schedule and key milestones. Evaluate and escalate potential risks and issues that may adversely affect quality, schedule or budget.

Perform test execution and provide clear and concise test progress reporting that is reflective of test program status for key stakeholders and executive review.

Monitor QA activities, test results, defects, root cause analysis and identify areas needing improvement. Recommend and lead continuous improvement initiatives that will help mature the QA test program to improve team effectiveness and overall quality of products and services.

Strong understanding on SDLC

8-12 years Quality Assurance (QA) experience in the Financial Service industry.

Experience in Agile, BDD and Dev Ops testing methodologies

Strong experience in API testing using various tools.

Proficiency in SQL.

Working experience of Mongo DB, API testing

Strong UNIX, Shell, Perl, Python scripting experience

Good to have hands-on experience in Java, Selenium tools based on BDD/ TestNG frameworks

Detailed-oriented, high level of intellectual curiosity and strong sense of ownership.

Demonstrated ability to multi-task effectively and work against tight deadlines

Good business acumen and the ability to connect analytics with business decisions

Strong analytical skills with hands on experience driving testing strategy

Candidate should be willing to work late on need basis in order to interact with teams in other geographies

Leadership Skills:

Excellent organization skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task

Demonstrated sense of responsibility and capability to deliver quickly

Excellent communication skills. Clearly articulating and documenting technical and functional specifications is a key requirement.

Flexibility to handle multiple complex projects and changing priorities

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Promotes teamwork and builds strong relationships within and across global teams

Promotes continuous process improvement especially in code quality, testability & reliability

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