Overview
On Site
Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Skills
Agile
Automated Testing
Charles River
Communication
Continuous Delivery
Continuous Integration
Defect Management
Defect Tracking
DevOps
FOCUS
Financial Services
Financial Software
ISTQB
Leadership
Management
Mentorship
Mergers and Acquisitions
PMP
Privacy
Program Management
QA Management
Quality Assurance
Regulatory Compliance
Reporting
Risk Assessment
SAFE
Salesforce.com
Status Reports
System Integration
Test Plans
Test Scenarios
Test Strategy
Wealth Management
QA Lead
Job Details
Job Title: Senior Quality Engineering Lead
Location : Austin, TX [hybrid]
Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Quality Engineering Lead - M&A Integration (Financial Services) to drive end-to-end quality assurance strategy and execution for complex system integrations, particularly in the context of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of Financial Services and Wealth Management domains, combined with a strong technical background in quality engineering and program management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architect and drive comprehensive quality strategies for end-to-end enterprise system validation, ensuring scalable and robust test scenarios across multiple platforms and integrations.
- Design, implement, and oversee QA strategies specifically tailored to new M&A integrations, with a focus on minimizing risk and ensuring seamless transitions.
- Lead test planning, automation, execution, and defect management efforts across multiple teams and stakeholders.
- Manage and report program outcomes, risk assessments, and quality metrics through structured status reports and executive summaries.
- Partner with cross-functional teams including engineering, product, business, and operations to align on integration timelines and quality checkpoints.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, data privacy regulations, and best practices in financial systems testing.
- Lead a team of QA engineers, providing direction, mentorship, and technical oversight.
Required Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in Quality Engineering/Assurance, with a strong focus on enterprise applications and systems integration.
- Proven experience architecting end-to-end test solutions across complex technology landscapes.
- Demonstrated success managing quality programs for M&A initiatives, ideally within regulated industries.
- Deep domain knowledge of Financial Services and Wealth Management products, processes, and platforms.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Hands-on experience with test automation tools, CI/CD practices, and defect tracking systems.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with platforms such as Salesforce, Charles River, Broadridge, or other wealth management systems.
- Certification in ISTQB, PMP, or other relevant credentials.
- Familiarity with Agile, SAFe, and DevOps environments.
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