QA Automation Lead
Posted 1 day ago by 1752293705
Negotiable
Outside
Onsite
USA
Summary: The QA Automation Lead will spearhead the QA strategy for M&A systems integration within the Financial Services and Wealth Management sectors. This role involves overseeing end-to-end QA processes, ensuring quality execution during complex enterprise transitions, and managing a team of QA engineers. The position requires a strong background in Quality Engineering and a proven track record in leading QA initiatives for large-scale projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and architect enterprise-wide QA strategies for M&A integrations, ensuring end-to-end system validation and risk mitigation.
- Design scalable test frameworks to validate multiple platforms and data flows across financial systems.
- Oversee all phases of testing including planning, automation, execution, and defect triage.
- Define and track key QA metrics and deliver regular status updates and risk assessments to leadership.
- Collaborate with engineering, product, business, and operations teams to align on project timelines and quality gates.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and data privacy laws.
- Manage and mentor a team of QA engineers, fostering technical excellence and accountability.
Key Skills:
- 10+ years of experience in QA/Quality Engineering, with a focus on enterprise system integration.
- Proven leadership in QA strategy design and test architecture for large-scale M&A projects.
- Strong domain expertise in Financial Services and Wealth Management platforms.
- Solid understanding of QA automation, CI/CD pipelines, and modern testing tools.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to stakeholders across the organization.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Austin
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Title: QA Automation Lead
Location: Austin, TX (Onsite)
Job Summary:
We are seeking a QA Automation Lead with a strong background in Quality Engineering and M&A systems integration, specifically within the Financial Services and Wealth Management domains. This role will lead end-to-end QA strategy, drive integration testing, and ensure quality execution during complex enterprise system transitions resulting from mergers and acquisitions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and architect enterprise-wide QA strategies for M&A integrations, ensuring end-to-end system validation and risk mitigation.
- Design scalable test frameworks to validate multiple platforms and data flows across financial systems.
- Oversee all phases of testing including planning, automation, execution, and defect triage.
- Define and track key QA metrics and deliver regular status updates and risk assessments to leadership.
- Collaborate with engineering, product, business, and operations teams to align on project timelines and quality gates.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and data privacy laws.
- Manage and mentor a team of QA engineers, fostering technical excellence and accountability.
Required Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in QA/Quality Engineering, with a focus on enterprise system integration.
- Proven leadership in QA strategy design and test architecture for large-scale M&A projects.
- Strong domain expertise in Financial Services and Wealth Management platforms.
- Solid understanding of QA automation, CI/CD pipelines, and modern testing tools.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to stakeholders across the organization.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with tools and platforms such as Salesforce, Broadridge, Charles River, etc.
- Certifications: ISTQB, PMP, or equivalent.
- Familiarity with Agile, SAFe, and DevOps methodologies.