Associate Director, Software Engineering

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Associate Director, Software Engineering.

Principal responsibilities

• Lead and manage the testing team in a SVS.
• Define and implement test strategies, plans, and processes to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Collaborate with the team to plan and execute testing cycles.
• Provide support to the team in automation and manual testing efforts, including exploratory testing and validation of edge cases.
• Occasionally perform automation and manual testing to support the team and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Mentor and guide a team of testers, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align testing efforts with project goals and timelines.
• Drive the adoption of automation tools and frameworks, including Java, Appium, Rest assure etc.
• Ensure seamless integration of testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Create and manage test data to support different testing cycles.
• Communicate effectively with testers and stakeholders across multiple locations.
• Stay updated on the latest testing tools, techniques, and AI-driven solutions like GitHub Copilot to enhance testing efficiency.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Test Manager, Senior Automation Test Engineer, or similar role.
• Strong expertise in mobile manual and automation testing, with hands-on experience in Java, Selenium, and Appium.
• Familiarity with testing mobile applications, including push notifications and in-app messages.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC) and testing methodologies.
• Experience with API testing and tools like Postman, REST Assured, or similar.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins.
• Knowledge of version control systems like Git.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong stakeholder management, excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work in distributed teams.
• High proficiency in English, as the role requires regular communication with testers and stakeholders from other locations.
• Ability to create detailed test documentation and manage test data effectively.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in testing mobile applications solutions.