Ensures that the design and engineering approach for complex features are consistent with the larger portfolio solution
Define the technology tool stack for the solution and evaluate and adapt new testing tool/framework/practices for team(s)
Enables team(s)/applications with Continuous Integration/Continuous Development (CI/CD) capabilities and engages with other technical stakeholders pertaining to efficient functioning of CI-CD pipeline
Guides and influences team(s) on design and best practices for high code performance –e.g. pairing, code reviews
Provides end-to-end delivery of complex features, including automation, for either a single team or multiple teams, at the program level
Conducts research, design prototyping and other exploration activities such as evaluating new toolsets and components for release management, CI/CD, and features
Works with stakeholders to establish high-level solution needs and with architects for technical requirements
Requirements
10+ years of experience managing QA functions within payments, merchant services, or financial systems.
Strong understanding of POS environments , merchant transaction flows, and payment system integrations.
Hands‑on experience testing mobile applications (Flutter experience preferred).
Proficiency with API testing and familiarity with ASP.NET application architectures.
Expertise with test automation frameworks and tools such as Playwright , Selenium , or equivalent.
Demonstrated experience building and maintaining automated UI test suites.
Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.
Proven success leading QA teams through planning, execution, and delivery of complex technology initiatives.
Manage relationships with the business and technology leaders, and vendors for technical products.
Be accountable for the application performance in production (app health, resiliency, performance, security, enterprise data management standards, audit exams and reviews).
Create the technology testing strategy for their technical domain.
Ensure that execution is aligned with product strategy by working with Product Management, Product Owners, and other stakeholders.
Create and optimize test processes including defect management and reporting.
Create and optimize test automation frameworks and use of test automation tools.
Create a test automation strategy across the application stack (UI, API, Backend and so on).