Executive Director Test Engineering

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?

Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.

The Information Technology group delivers secure, reliable technology solutions that enable DTCC to be the trusted infrastructure of the global capital markets. The team delivers high-quality information through activities that include development of essential, building infrastructure capabilities to meet client needs and implementing data standards and governance.

Pay and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive.
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location.
• Pension / Retirement benefits.
• Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).

The Impact you will have in this role:

We are seeking an innovative Executive Director, Enterprise Software Testing Strategy & Solutions, to drive our next-generation quality engineering initiatives with a focus on AI, machine learning, and sophisticated automation. The candidate will lead our transformation towards intelligent testing practices while leading a team of subject matter experts to improve software quality and reduce delivery cycle time. This role will require a shown 'change agent' that collaborates across Application Delivery, Architecture, Platform Engineering and other functions to build a quality engineering culture and accelerate the adoption of test automation, tooling and practices with a key focus on driving measurable outcomes through metrics.

Your Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the effort to build a new function responsible for software testing strategy, test automation, tooling and practices with a focus on AI-powered testing solutions.
• Partner in the strategic development, operation, and dynamic expansion of a comprehensive end-to-end integration testing environment, with the objective of ultimately encompassing the firm's entire business application ecosystem.
• Define and rollout enterprise test metrics such as requirements coverage, test execution speed, test effectiveness with the aim of driving improvements in DTCC software delivery process as well predictive analytics to help drive a proactive approach to software testing.
• Establish and promote enterprise-wide software testing standard methodologies to ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency across all development teams.
• Develop and implement automated testing strategies across multiple platforms, lead the enterprise test automation framework engineering team and drive the adoption of these frameworks across software delivery teams.
• Drive the adoption of generative AI tools for test case and test data generation and maintenance
• Be responsible for the integration of automated testing within CI/CD pipelines.
• Partners with senior application delivery leads to drive shift-left strategy by piloting practices like mutation testing and TDD/BDD.
• Lead proof-of-concepts for emerging AI testing tools and frameworks.

**NOTE: The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above. **

Talents needed for Success:

• Great foundations in software engineering and architecture with specific experience in leading a QE or similar function ideally in financial services organizations.
• Skilled in sophisticated AI-driven testing initiatives including test case generation, intelligent test data synthesis, and predictive analytics for optimized test coverage.
• Experience with modern CI/CD tools.
• Experience hiring, developing talent, and leading a diverse, globally distributed, and inclusive team recognized for delivering results, intellectual horsepower, and collaboration.
• Clear and strategic vision before the art of the possible. Consistent track record to execute with urgency and pragmatism in the current environment.
• Demonstrable ability to create, communicate and 'sell' compelling strategies at all levels of the organization. Highly effective at building, cultivating and leveraging relationships.
• Infectious excitement to lead a diverse team through change and generate followership along the way.
• A change agent with demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic and tactical plans.
• Strong background in test automation frameworks and leading automation initiatives, scripting, API and performance testing, containerization, and cloud-based platforms.
• Experience with agile testing methodologies and knowledge of DevOps practices

Leadership Expectations:

• Champion Inclusion: Embrace Individual differences and create an environment of support, belonging and trust. Invite every voice, every day.
• Communicate Clearly: Listen to understand, ask questions for clarity and deliver messages with purpose. Be intentional to ensure your message is understood.
• Cultivate Relationships: Show care and compassion for others and authentically build networks across functions. Partner up, down, and across to enable enterprise results.
• Instill Ownership: Ensure accountability, lead execution, and mitigate risk to deliver results. Be proactive to make a positive impact.
• Inspire Growth: Develop yourself and others through coaching, feedback and mentorship to meet career goals. Build capabilities of others, strengthen our organization.
• Propel Change: Think critically, respectfully, challenge, and create innovative ways to drive growth. Be ambitious and challenge yourself to make things better.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 15 years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

About Us

With over 50 years of experience, DTCC is the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry. From 20 locations around the world, DTCC, through its subsidiaries, automates, centralizes, and standardizes the processing of financial transactions, mitigating risk, increasing transparency, enhancing performance and driving efficiency for thousands of broker/dealers, custodian banks and asset managers. Industry owned and governed, the firm innovates purposefully, simplifying the complexities of clearing, settlement, asset servicing, transaction processing, trade reporting and data services across asset classes, bringing enhanced resilience and soundness to existing financial markets while advancing the digital asset ecosystem. In 2024, DTCC's subsidiaries processed securities transactions valued at U.S. $3.7 quadrillion and its depository subsidiary provided custody and asset servicing for securities issues from over 150 countries and territories valued at U.S. $99 trillion. DTCC's Global Trade Repository service, through locally registered, licensed, or approved trade repositories, processes more than 25 billion messages annually. To learn more, please visit us at or connect with us on LinkedIn , X , YouTube , Facebook and Instagram .

DTCC proudly supports Flexible Work Arrangements favoring openness and gives people freedom to do their jobs well, by encouraging diverse opinions and emphasizing teamwork. When you join our team, you'll have an opportunity to make meaningful contributions at a company that is recognized as a thought leader in both the financial services and technology industries. A DTCC career is more than a good way to earn a living. It's the chance to make a difference at a company that's truly one of a kind.

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About the Team

The Information Technology group delivers secure, reliable technology solutions that enable DTCC to be the trusted infrastructure of the global capital markets. The team delivers high-quality information through activities that include development of essential, building infrastructure capabilities to meet client needs and implementing data standards and governance.