Sr Lead, SW Quality Eng

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The Role
Lead test automation strategy and execution for custody, cash and payments products. Mentor SDETs, design/extend automation frameworks (UI, microservices, API), implement CI/CT/CD pipelines, drive QA process improvements, partner with BAs/architects/devs, run POCs, and provide technical leadership and metrics to ensure product quality.
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About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Northern Trust is looking for a Manager, Quality Engineering to join its office in Bengaluru, India

Location: Bengaluru, India

Experience: 15 -20 Years (Minimum 8 years in Quality Engineering and 5 years in leadership role)

Application Domain: Custody Cash and Electronic Payments

Banking Products: Flexcube / Finacle/ LME/ GPP/MTS/ Polaris Intellect

Payment System: CHAPS, SEPA, CREST, RITS, AustraClear, FEDwire etc

Tools: Azure Devops, Selenium with Java, DevOps concepts, CI- CD implementation,

Job Description AND Principal Responsibilities

  • Thought leadership, consultation, mentoring & guidance for test automation

  • Advance product quality via testing innovations and process improvement

  • Collaborate with BAs, Architects & Developers in designing testable applications

  • Technical roadmaps & plans for implementing enterprise/program test strategies

  • Design & manage technical proof-of-concept and feasibility studies

  • Resolve technical issues, anticipate risks and ensure timely management escalation

  • Utilize analytical skills in determining the root cause of defects & issues

  • Influence and communicate effectively with both technical & non-technical audiences

  • Analysis, optimization, improvement & maintenance of current test automation suites

  • Master enterprise/program high-level business workflows

  • Mentor junior SDETs to improve technical ability and effectiveness

  • Promote and support implementation of automated CI/CT/CD pipeline

  • Develop & extend test automation frameworks for UI, Micro services & API

  • Guarantee compliance to automation framework, standards & best practices

  • Facilitate automated, on-demand test automation metrics

  • Ensure automated tests are run early & often providing quick feedback to the team

  • Seek stakeholder feedback via test automation demos

  • Accelerate test development process by leveraging existing assets, standards & best practices; Add new functions/methods to the libraries for continuous improvement

Experience/ Skills

Experience

  • BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Technology or equivalent

  • 10-14 years of Quality Engineering experience

  • 5-8 years of experience implementing test automation

  • 5-8 years of Experience in leading team of employee/contractors

  • Experience in multi-tiered, complex system design & architecture

Required Skills:

  • Excellent knowledge of SDLC and Agile development practices

  • Lead level exposure to Java, Selenium/LeanFT, BDD (Cucumber/JBehave), TestNG, Eclipse/IntelliJ

  • Experience with Devops/CICD toolset - Bamboo/Jenkins/Concourse, Maven, Git, BitBucket

  • Expert in QA process, techniques & methodologies

  • Forecasting, estimation & ROI analysis

  • Solid analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Both attention to detail & ability to rise above details to see broader implications & recommend strategic solutions

  • Self-starter; Positive & adaptable; Multi-task in a continually changing environment

  • Ability to work independently and with a team

  • Proven interpersonal and communication skills with technical & business partners

Preferred/ Recommended Skills:

  • Familiarity with Banking/Financial domain

  • Experience in leading large programs

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [email protected].

We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.

About Our Pune Office

The Northern Trust Pune office, established in 2016, is now home to over 3,000 employees. The office handles various functions, including Operations for Asset Servicing and Wealth Management, as well as delivering critical technology solutions that support business operations across the globe.

Our Pune team takes our commitment to service to heart. In 2024, they volunteered more than 10,000+ hours into the communities where they live and work. Learn more.

Skills Required

  • 15-20 years experience (minimum 8 years in Quality Engineering and 5 years in leadership role)
  • BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Technology or equivalent
  • 10-14 years of Quality Engineering experience (as listed in experience section)
  • 5-8 years implementing test automation
  • 5-8 years leading teams of employees/contractors
  • Lead-level exposure to Java, Selenium or LeanFT
  • Experience with BDD frameworks (Cucumber or JBehave), TestNG, and IDEs (Eclipse/IntelliJ)
  • Experience with DevOps/CICD toolset (Azure DevOps, Bamboo, Jenkins, Concourse), Maven, Git, BitBucket
  • Expertise in QA processes, techniques, methodologies, SDLC and Agile practices
  • Experience designing and maintaining test automation frameworks for UI, microservices and APIs
  • Forecasting, estimation and ROI analysis experience; strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proven interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work independently and in teams
  • Familiarity with Banking/Financial domain (preferred)
  • Experience leading large programs (preferred)

Northern Trust Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northern Trust and has not been reviewed or approved by Northern Trust.

  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings are positioned as a standout, with a 401(k) plus an additional employer-funded pension described as a differentiator. This combination is repeatedly framed as a meaningful offset within total rewards, especially for long-term financial security.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off benefits are depicted as generous, spanning paid time off, holidays, and dedicated paid volunteer time. The breadth of leave options is highlighted as a consistent strength that supports work-life balance.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is characterized as comprehensive, typically including medical, dental, vision, and mental-health support through an assistance program. The offering is portrayed as robust and family-supportive, with multiple plan options in some descriptions.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
24,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1889

What We Do

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing and investment solutions, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise and integrity. A globally recognized Fortune 500 Company in continuous operation since 1889, we’ve built a legacy of empowering clients to reach their goals with confidence. Since our roots as a trust bank, we’ve grown to a global presence with more than 24,000 employees in more than 20 countries and across six core business units: Wealth Management Asset Management Asset Servicing Technology Corporate Functions Enterprise Operations Join a Team That’s Achieving Greater At Northern Trust, we refer to our employees as partners – with good reason. We understand that relationships are the key to our success. Here you’ll join a diverse and inclusive team of innovators with the drive to challenge the way things have always been done. Instead of choosing between a dynamic career and work-life balance, enjoy working with a team that supports your goals in the office and at home. We’ll help you get where you want to go without sacrificing what matters most to you. Delivering value and adhering to our enduring principles What are enduring principles? Since our founding, they have guided our strategy and success. Thanks to the dedication of our partners, Northern Trust continues to thrive by adhering to three enduring principles: service, expertise and integrity . What does this mean? Service Northern Trust has a relentless drive to provide exceptional service to our clients, our partners and our communities. We set new standards and go above and beyond in our commitment to delivering greater results. Expertise Expertise is at the core of who we are. We focus sharply on what we do well. From expanding our capabilities, to hiring talented professionals to developing innovative solutions, our expertise is why we continue to be a trusted advisor for generations of families and institutions. Integrity Operating with uncompromising ethics is central to Northern Trust’s heritage. As a result, our clients, partners and communities know they can rely on us. For more than 130 years, our integrity has been our guide – and that will never change.

Why Work With Us

At Northern Trust, we go further because we go together. We embrace flexibility, encourage balance, and prioritize inclusion at all levels, working together to keep you connected. We are committed to our employees—all 24,000 of them. Whether this is a first step or a bold new leap in your career, we’re here to help you move forward.

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