Associate Director - Quality Engineering
Stakeholder Experience, Automation, Functional Testing, Non-Functional Testing (Performance, Security), Cloud, Agile
Description
GSPANN is hiring an Associate Director for the Quality Engineering practice to lead our QA teams in Hyderabad, Pune, Gurugram, and Noida. This role demands strong leadership, a strategic mindset, and expertise in quality engineering methodologies and tools.
Who We Are
GSPANN has been in business for over a decade, with over 2000 employees worldwide, and servicing some of the largest retail, high technology, and manufacturing clients in North America. We provide an environment that enables career growth while still interacting with company leadership.
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Location: Gurugram | Hyderabad | Pune | Noida
Role Type: Full Time
Published On: 7 November 2024
Experience: 14+ Years
Description
GSPANN is hiring an Associate Director for the Quality Engineering practice to lead our QA teams in Hyderabad, Pune, Gurugram, and Noida. This role demands strong leadership, a strategic mindset, and expertise in quality engineering methodologies and tools.
Role and Responsibilities
- Ensure the highest standards of product quality, driving continuous improvement, and contributing to strategic QE initiatives.
- Lead and manage QA teams, providing strategic direction while ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Define and implement testing strategies for automation, functional, regression, performance, and security testing to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
- Oversee testing in cloud environments, implement security testing strategies, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Drive ongoing enhancements in automation frameworks, tools, and processes to increase efficiency and reduce risks.
- Collaborate closely with product, engineering, and customer teams to uphold quality standards and ensure timely delivery.
- Foster a high-performance QE team by developing talent and guiding team members through challenges.
- Establish and track Quality Assurance (QA) Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), preparing detailed reports and dashboards to monitor quality outcomes.
- Implement strategies that reduce testing costs and mitigate risks, focusing on product quality and customer satisfaction.
- Drive innovation within the QA process by adopting new tools, technologies, and value-added solutions.
- Develop and manage quality assurance programs that ensure compliance with industry standards while conducting internal audits.
- Apply critical thinking to address complex challenges and enhance business outcomes.
Skills and Experience
- 14+ years of experience in QE, with extensive leadership in managing multiple QA teams.
- Proven expertise in Automation Testing, Functional Testing, Non-Functional Testing (including Performance and Security), and Cloud Environment Testing.
- Strong technical knowledge of testing tools and frameworks such as API Automation, Selenium, Jira, Quick Test Professional (QTP), JMeter, and Burp Suite.
- Experience in defining testing strategies, developing security testing frameworks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Proficiency in Agile methodologies, emphasizing execution and program QA leadership.
- Communicate effectively with the ability to present to senior executives and cross-functional teams.
- Maintain a customer-centric focus on addressing customer issues and improving product quality.
