Test Manager (Financial Services)
Key responsibilities:
Lead end-to-end automation strategy, including framework design, execution, optimization, and maintenance
Define what to automate using a risk-based and ROI-driven prioritization approach
Develop scalable, modular, and maintainable automation frameworks aligned with business goals and quality standards
Ensure alignment with test governance, compliance requirements, and organization-wide policies
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance stability, maintainability, execution speed, and overall automation effectiveness
Collaborate closely with developers, QA, infra, and DevOps/RM teams to integrate automation into CI/CD/release pipelines
Design and maintain a robust test data strategy that supports reliable, repeatable, and parallel execution
Provide hands-on technical guidance, code reviews, and troubleshooting support to the automation team
Communicate technical decisions, risks, and results effectively to stakeholders at all levels
Qualifications:
Minimum 11 years of hands-on experience in manual and automation testing, with at least 5 years in an Automation Test Architect/manager or equivalent leadership role.
Hands-on experience with test management tools such as Azure Dev Ops or equivalent.
Experience in both Agile and Waterfall delivery models.
Demonstrated success in managing testing for large-scale, cross-functional projects or programs
Solid understanding of industry-standard software testing methodologies, frameworks, and lifecycle processes.
Familiarity with financial services and banking operations, including regulatory and compliance considerations relevant to testing.
Strong technical depth in automation frameworks, including experience in design architecture of test frameworks from scratch.
Skilled in risk-based analysis, ROI evaluation, and creating high-impact automation plans.
Ability to define automation roadmaps, standards, processes, and measurable success criteria.
Must be willing to work on a full onsite work arrangement.