Automation Testing/Sr. Associate Director, Software Engineering

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HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Associate Director, Software Engineering

In this role, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership and visionfor the testing function, aligning testing goals with organizational objectives and transformation programs.

• Define, lead, and execute end-to-end test strategiesfor large-scale Core Banking and financial transformation programs.

• Build, lead, and motivate high-performing, cross-functional testing teams foster a culture ofquality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Oversee thefull lifecycle of test automation: framework design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization across web, legacy, and cloud platforms.

• Establish and manage comprehensiveTest Data Managementprocesses, includingsynthetic data generation,data masking, andcompliancefor sensitive banking data.

• Implement and championService Virtualizationandtest containerizationto simulate complex, distributed banking environments.

• LeadAPI and microservices testinginitiatives using industry-standard tools and methodologies.

• Develop and execute robust test strategies and plansfor major project releases and transformation programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

• Act as a key point of contact for senior stakeholders, program managers, and business leaders, providing expert guidance ontesting risks, quality metrics, and best practices.

• Drive adoption of thelatest testing practices, includingAI-powered testing,intelligent test case generation,predictive defect analysis, andself-healing automation.

• Providehands-on leadershipin the implementation ofAI/ML-based testing tools and frameworks and foster a culture of innovation in testing.

• Manageperformance, scalability, and event-driven testingfor modern Core Banking platforms, with a focus oncloud, data, and event-based architectures.

• Overseetest environment management, includingcloud-based and hybrid setups, ensuring high availability and reliability for testing activities.

• Collaboratewith program managers, architects, business analysts, and product owners to ensure comprehensive test coverage and risk mitigation.

• Mentor, coach, and develop testing teams, fostering talent growth, succession planning, and knowledge sharing.

• Prepare and present executive-level test reports, metrics, and recommendations, including risk-based assessments and continuous improvement plans.

• Ensurecompliance with banking regulations(PCI DSS, GDPR, SOX) and industry standards (ISO 20022, SWIFT).

• LeverageGitHub Copilot (GHCP)and otherAI toolsto accelerate test automation, improve code quality, and enhance productivity.

• Stay abreast ofemerging trends in testing, includingAI in testing phases, and drive adoption of relevant tools and practices.

• Champion a culture of accountability, transparency, and proactive risk managementwithin the testing organization.

To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements:

• To be Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.

• 14+ years of progressive experience in software testing, with at least5 years in a test management or leadership role.

• Demonstrated expertise in thecomplete lifecycle of test automation, includingtest data management,service virtualization,cloud, andAPI testing.

• Proven experiencemanaging large project releasesandtransformation program test strategies and planning.

• Hands-on experiencewithmodern testing practices and tools, includingAI-driven testingand implementation.

• Strong background inCore Banking platformsandfinancial systems, with experience incloud testing,data testing,event testing,performance, andscalability.

• Deep knowledge ofAgile,DevOps, andContinuous Testingmethodologies.

• Exceptional leadership, people management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience withregulatory compliance testing and reporting.

You'll achieve more when you join HSBC.

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