Sr. Group Manager, Quality Assurance, Testing/Automation Architect/Engineer (Req# 2000995)

The successful candidate will develop cross-technology, layered automation framework and approach leveraging existing automation and frameworks partnering with automation architecture team to continue to build functionality Collaborate with engineering team members in all aspects of the automation development process from requirements gathering through iterative develop-and-test cycles Lead and mentor scrum team testers in leveraging framework components Implement and drive automation code review process Provide technical leadership and strategic guidance for multiple program projects in the areas of quality and testing Provide coaching, mentoring and training on an ongoing basis Responsible for the definition, planning and management of testing efforts for multiple areas. Responsible for defining the overall methodology of multiple QA projects and teams. Manages overall testing efforts across multiple product sets. Leads and oversees quality assurance and testing projects, budgets, resourcing, etc. Provides innovative direction and guidance on reports, communications, and training materials and ensures recommendations are aligned with customer/organization needs and capabilities. Implements and contributes to defining the approach and process for monitoring software and systems defects across all applications. Provides expertise to support highly complex product migrations. Implements strategic procedures and policies when selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Recruits, directs, motivates and develops staff, maximizing their individual contribution, their professional growth and their ability to function effectively with their colleagues as a team. Contributes to the achievement of multiple teams' objectives.

Qualifications

 

Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience required, advanced degree preferred 12+ years of experience in a systems quality environment required, experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus.

•             Minimum 10 years of experience in software testing, 3 years as an automation lead or architect

•             Ability to formulate automation approach, develop roadmap and create/maintain core framework components

•             Proven domain and technical thought leadership within the automation space

•             Ability to collaborate with various SMEs to formulate an automate test strategy and drive automation coverage improvements

•             Experience in defining governance framework, review standards, and environment-based testing plan integrated with CI/CD

•             Experience in testing/automating at all layers: unit, component, DB, API, UI, etc.

•             Strong expertise in Java, Selenium, TestNG, JUnit Cucumber, Maven, Gradle, BitBucket, GitLab, JIRA, Confluence, RestAssured, Jenkins, TeamCity, etc.

•             Strong understanding of object-oriented programming – Java

•             Excellent understanding of SCM processes

•             Strong understanding of REST, SOAP, JSON, XML, Reporting standards and frameworks, SQL, Docker, Kubernetes

•             Expertise in Agile methodologies, iterative methodologies and Behavior Driven Development techniques

•             Strong written/oral communication skills; ability to articulate thoughts/opinions on tools/processes clearly to team members, peers and executives

•             Ability to work seamlessly as part of a multi-site, multicultural engineering team

•             Ability to guide, mentor and train individuals / teams – should be open to conducting training as a part of the overall role

•             Solid understanding of financial services industry

•             Experience with Ruby is a plus

•             BI experience is a plus

 

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For over 230 years, the people of BNY Mellon have been at the forefront of finance, expanding the financial markets while supporting investors throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments & safeguards nearly one-fifth of the world's financial assets. BNY Mellon remains one of the safest, most trusted and admired companies. Every day our employees make their mark by helping clients better manage and service their financial assets around the world. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, clients count on the people of BNY Mellon across time zones and in 35 countries and more than 100 markets. It's the collective ambition, innovative thinking and exceptionally focused client service paired with a commitment to doing what is right that continues to set us apart. Make your mark: bnymellon.com/careers.

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Primary Location: United States-New Jersey-Jersey City
Internal Jobcode: 45317
Job: Information Technology
Organization: Asset Servicing Technology-HR07302
Requisition Number: 2000995