Senior Manager - QA

Brief DescriptionRole Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary QA Leader (Automation) with 15+ years of expertise in quality engineering, automation strategy, and leadership across enterprise-scale systems. This role demands deep technical competence, cross-functional influence, and a strategic mindset to drive test automation maturity across platforms, teams, and geographies. You will own the quality roadmap, architect robust test automation ecosystems, and lead a team of engineers to ensure world-class delivery standards for highly scalable and secure digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

Define and execute the long-term QA automation vision and roadmap across product lines.

Build and lead a high-performing global QA organization, with emphasis on scalable test automation.

Architect enterprise-grade automation frameworks across UI, API, Mobile, and Data layers.

Lead governance for quality assurance practices including functional, performance, security, and compliance testing.

Collaborate closely with engineering, product, DevOps, compliance, and business teams to align quality initiatives with business goals.

Drive test maturity models, automation coverage benchmarks, and release confidence metrics.

Provide thought leadership on tools, technologies, and best practices in the automation and quality space.

Build automation into CI/CD pipelines for faster, reliable, and repeatable deployments.

Monitor and report on quality KPIs, defect trends, and production incidents to drive preventive action.

Mentor and develop QA leaders and engineers across locations, fostering a culture of ownership and innovation.

Required Skills & Experience:

15+ years of experience in QA/testing, with a strong focus on test automation and at least 5+ years in a senior leadership role.

Proven experience building automation teams and strategies from the ground up in mid-to-large scale organizations.

Deep hands-on expertise in test automation tools and frameworks: Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, Rest Assured, etc.

Proficient in modern programming/scripting languages: Java, Python, JavaScript, or similar.

Strong understanding of Agile, DevOps, and Shift-Left testing methodologies.

Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.

Familiarity with cloud-based platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

Exposure to compliance and regulatory testing (PCI-DSS, SOC2, ISO 27001) is highly desirable.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including executive-level reporting.

Preferred Qualifications:

Domain expertise in Fintech, Banking, SaaS, or other regulated industries.

Experience with AI-driven testing, predictive quality analytics, or model-based testing approaches.

ISTQB Advanced Certification or equivalent credentials.

Proven track record of scaling QA practices in multi-product or platform environments.

Preferred Skills

15+ years of experience in QA/testing, with a strong focus on test automation and at least 5+ years in a senior leadership role.

Proven experience building automation teams and strategies from the ground up in mid-to-large scale organizations.

Deep hands-on expertise in test automation tools and frameworks: Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, Rest Assured, etc.

Proficient in modern programming/scripting languages: Java, Python, JavaScript, or similar.

Strong understanding of Agile, DevOps, and Shift-Left testing methodologies.

Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.

Familiarity with cloud-based platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

Exposure to compliance and regulatory testing (PCI-DSS, SOC2, ISO 27001) is highly desirable.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including executive-level reporting.