Sr Manager, Software Development & Engineering Senior

Role Description Were seeking a Senior QA Engineer to lead program-level end-to-end test planning and execution across complex, distributed systems. This role owns QA strategy and delivery for high-impact initiatives, establishes and scales test automation, and drives non-production environment and test data readiness so teams can release confidently and on time. What you have Key Responsibilities Define and govern the program-level E2E testing approach, including scope, entry/exit criteria, risk-based design, orchestration, reporting, and remediation. Lead multi-application and partner integrations,coordinatingdependencies, cross-domain scenarios, and releasesign-offs. Establish dashboards and operating rhythms for preparation, execution, triage, and RCA. Build reliable and maintainable regression, smoke, and feature validation test suites. Embed automation in sprint workflows and mentor SDETs and QA engineers. Own readiness of non-production environments and test data for E2E scenarios. Drive triage and escalation using TEMS workflows to unblock testing. Partner with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and engineering leads tocommunicatestatus, risks, and decisions. Required Qualifications 8 - 10+ years in Software QA Engineering with a strong record of delivering quality in complex programs. 7+ years leading E2E test programs across multiple applications and partners. 6+ years hands-on test automation for UI/API/service testing, including framework design and CI/CD integration. Experience defining and executing multi-year QA roadmaps and program-level test strategies. Proven collaboration with business and technology stakeholders with clear communication of risks, decisions, and sign-offs. Experience leading E2E QA and UAT coordinators, test environments, and test data pipelines. Ability to provide QA sign-off and RCA recommendations forimplementations. Experience ensuring risk-based testing, agreed test approaches, high-quality deliverables,accuratereporting, and active risk/issue management. Ability to generate innovative QA solutions, improve audit compliance, organize/prioritize requirements, andoptimizesoftware testing and verification. Preferred Qualifications Expertise in SAFe and Scrum. Test Automation and Process Optimization framework design and implementation. Ability to lead and inspire teams through complex and changing circumstances. Experience with GitHub, Bitbucket, Bamboo, Splunk, Postman, and Mabl. Hands-on Java/Javascript/Selenium or BDD-driven automation frameworks. Deep understanding of exploratory testing practices. Working knowledge of JIRA/MTM, Zephyr/HPQ, service virtualization, test data management, CI/CD, Lean DevOps, and financial/move money/payment/trading domain experience. Our base benefits, wellbeing, and total rewards include: Competitive compensation and retirement programs including Employee Provident Fund (EPF), Gratuity, and optional National Pension System (NPS) contributions Robust Paid Time Off, including annual/privilege leave, sick and casual leave, public holidays, maternity/paternity leave, and more Education assistance for continued learning to help you grow Comprehensive medical insurance with Outpatient Department (OPD) services, including vaccination, pharmacy, dental, and vision coverage Annual reimbursement for health check-ups and mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Childcare (creche) reimbursement for eligible employees Transportation and meal benefits that support your day-to-day work Group life, personal accident, and critical illness insurance