Global head of QA and Test Engineering

Job title : Global head of QA and Test Engineering
Location: Pune

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Director of QA and Test Engineering to lead our quality assurance and testing function.

This role will be instrumental in defining and executing the overall QA strategy, leading high-performing teams, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and reliable software products.

The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, deep expertise in modern testing methodologies, and a passion for driving continuous improvement and excellence in software quality. The candidate will define and manage test strategies, plans and deliverables related to testing within specific applications and programmes of work on a global basis.

What we’ll offer you

As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you’ll enjoy

• Best in class leave policy
• Gender neutral parental leaves
• 100% reimbursement under child care assistance benefit (gender neutral)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
• Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents
• Accident and Term life Insurance
• Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership:
  • Define and lead the QA vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business and product goals.
  • Build and scale enterprise-level quality engineering practices across multiple product lines.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to align QA initiatives with organizational objectives.
  • Ability to influence and collaborate with global functional leadership for desired outcomes.
• Team Management & Development:
  • Lead, educate, mentor, and grow a global team of QA engineers, test automation specialists, leads and managers globally.
  • Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous learning.
  • Recruit top talent and drive professional development initiatives across the QA function.
• Process & Standards:
  • Establish and enforce best practices in quality engineering, including test planning, automation, performance testing, and CI/CD integration.
  • Champion quality throughout the software development lifecycle using agile and DevOps practices.
  • Implement metrics and KPIs to track and improve product quality and testing efficiency.
• Automation & Tooling:
  • Drive the implementation of modern test automation frameworks and tools.
  • Oversee test architecture, ensuring scalability and maintainability of automation solutions.
  • Promote shift-left testing practices and support developers in embedding quality from the start.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Partner closely with Product, Engineering, DevOps, and Support teams to ensure alignment and rapid feedback.
  • Act as the QA evangelist across the organization, advocating for quality as a shared responsibility.
  • Champion and participate in broader QA and Testing community
• Hands on experience:
  • Working knowledge of JAVA
  • Definition and implementation of automation frameworks for middleware and backend service based applications in critical infrastructure design
  • Experience and hands use of Agile automation tools such as Rest Assured, Gherkin, Cucumber, etc.
  • Usage of latest AI tools.

You will have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 20+ years of experience in QA and Testing, with at least 5 years in senior leadership
• Proven track record of leading large QA teams in an agile, fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of modern QA methodologies, software development processes, and cloud-native architectures.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with SaaS, enterprise software, or regulated industries (e.g., Payments, Investment banking, etc.).
• Familiarity with security testing, accessibility standards, and compliance frameworks.
• ISTQB Certified tester advanced level Test manager or equivalent BCS is mandatory
• PMP or Agile Scrum Master are a plus.

How we’ll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs

About us and our teams

Please visit our company website for further information:

https://www.db.com/company/company.htm

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.