R&D Distinguished Quality Engineer (Senior Manager Quality)

Sopra Banking Software, Noida, IndiaHow would you shape finance? Sopra Banking software has an opportunity for a Senior Manager - Quality in our R&D team at Noida location. Be part of one of the world's fastest growing fintechs. Design the future of finance together with 5,000+ industry experts. Create your own tailor-made fintech career, and find your own path. Be part of Sopra Banking Software, and let's carve out the future together.We are looking for a R&D Distinguished Quality Engineer (Senior Manager Quality) who is ready to be a part of a team that moves fast within complex scenarios. This position requires innate curiosity and passion for certifying products. Qualities like being self-driven with an astute focus on quality and performance and a deft eye on the scalability to deliver best products, will be critical to your success.As R&D Distinguished Quality Engineer , you will drive the hands-on quality assurance efforts and strategy for our flagship digital Core Banking suite. This role demands deep technical background and extensive hands-on experience. You will work directly alongside the development team, employing advanced technologies and methodologies to ensure our products exceed the stringent demands of digital banking environments.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's or higher engineering degree in Computer Science, or related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.At least 8 years of experience in developing and executing comprehensive quality strategies for large-scale products, ideally within the digital banking sector using SaaS.A minimum of 15 years in the technology sector, with extensive hands-on experience in software product life cycle, agile methodologies - scaled agile, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices particularly in cloud and SaaS operationsPreferred QualificationsIn-depth understanding of global-scale software products, particularly SaaS-based digital solutions, with a proven track record of hands-on development and implementation of comprehensive test strategies tailored to cloud and SaaS environments.Proven capability in advancing strategic objectives through hands-on technical work, defining and executing key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive product excellence across various software artifacts and testing disciplines.Strong proficiency in SaaS, cloud solutions, API testing, and the challenges of integration, multitenancy, resilience, and system upgrades.Expertise in utilizing tools for automated testing for NFRs such as performance, load, availability, seamless upgrades, resilience, and security assessments.Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional technical processes to certify products effectively.Familiarity with product engineering best practices and process excellence.Good knowledge of the banking domain and related technological frameworksProficiency in test automation tools/frameworks such as Cypress, K6 or similar.Experience with API testing, performance and security testing on products using cloud technologies (AWS), Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).What you will doHands-on Quality Leadership: Actively participate in the development and refinement of quality assurance strategies for our Digital Core Banking Product Suite. Ensure high standards of quality are consistently maintained through direct involvement in all stages of product development.Collaborative Certification: Work closely with the Engineering teams to create quality related artefacts, best practices, lead initiatives promoting an environment that values openness, collaboration, and technical agility. Direct coaching and hands-on guidance of engineering teams, reviews, analyze test results, and provide feedback to developers to ensure high-quality software delivery will be part of the mission.Innovative Technical Leadership: Drive advancements in technology and process efficiencies through direct involvement in automation, testing, deployment, architecture, and performance optimization to enhance product scalability and robustness, based on industry trends, emerging technologies like AI.KPI Management: Establish, monitor, and personally manage key performance indicators (KPIs) to systematically improve and assess product quality.Cultural Excellence: Foster a culture of technical excellence by actively participating in design and implementation initiatives, monitoring results, and adapting strategies to achieve optimal outcomes.Quality Governance: Ensure comprehensive quality governance through hands-on oversight across product teams, maintaining solution efficiency and effectiveness. Collaborate with product managers, product owners, developers, and other stakeholders to understand product requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.Competencies:Strong Technical capabilityGood understanding of Agile methodologiesStrong interpersonal skills and work effectively with team membersShould be able to collaborate with people at various levels.Analytical & functional acumen.Business orientationGood verbal and written communication (ENGLISH).About Sopra Banking SoftwareOur teams consist of exceptional people with Entrepreneurship, Diversity, Respect, and Collaboration as values at the core. We bring together people from different lifestyles, backgrounds and cultures to partner with more than 1,500 leading financial institutions worldwide.The rich variety of our solutions, the strength of our conviction and our passion for innovation enable us to support our clients on a daily basis and in their future projects, as well as in their goals regarding financial inclusion.Our customers, based in over 80 countries, benefit every day from our technologies and software, as well as the expertise of our 5,000 employees.Sopra Banking Software is a subsidiary of the Sopra Steria Group, a European leader in consulting, digital services and software development. With more than 46,000 employees, the Sopra Steria Group generated a turnover of €5.1 billion in 2022. And with the power of our parent group, Sopra Steria, behind us, anything is possible for our teams and our partners. PRB