
Automation QA Lead
2 weeks ago
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.
Job Title: Automation QA Lead (Individual Contributor)
Experience: 10 to 14 years
Overview:
We are seeking a visionary Automation QA Lead to drive excellence in software quality engineering. This role demands a proactive, innovative, and technically adept individual who thrives in fast-paced environments spanning multiple platforms, architectures, and cloud ecosystems. The ideal candidate will lead automation efforts that leverage AI-driven technologies, intelligent quality strategies, and next-generation frameworks to elevate product quality while minimizing the Cost of Quality.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Quality Leadership
Champion "Quality at Speed" by integrating intelligent automation into agile workflows to ensure rapid yet reliable delivery.
- Foster innovation in quality engineering through predictive analytics and data-driven risk mitigation strategies.
- Design and implement enterprise-level test strategies aligned with business goals and technical roadmaps.
Automation Excellence
Lead the enhancement and optimization of existing automation suites using cutting-edge tools and frameworks.
- Ensure early and frequent execution of automated tests to provide rapid feedback and accelerate development cycles.
- Drive continuous improvement through stakeholder feedback loops and automation demos.
Technical Execution
Collaborate with architects, developers, and business stakeholders to design testable applications and scalable automation solutions.
- Resolve complex technical issues, anticipate risks, and escalate appropriately to ensure timely resolution.
- Conduct feasibility studies and proof-of-concept initiatives for emerging automation technologies.
Process Optimization
Monitor and report goal-based metrics across weekly, monthly, and quarterly cycles.
- Guarantee compliance with automation frameworks, standards, and best practices.
- Lead efforts to integrate AI and machine learning into quality processes for smarter defect detection and prevention.
Required Skills & Expertise:
- Automation Tools & Languages: Java, Selenium, Lean FT, BDD (Cucumber/JBehave), TestNG, Eclipse/IntelliJ
- Platforms & Technologies: SQL, NoSQL, Unix/Linux, Windows, RESTful APIs, Web Services, Mainframe
- Cloud & DevOps: Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines
- Frameworks: Data Quality frameworks, predictive analytics models
- Domain Knowledge: Financial services domain expertise is essential
- Soft Skills: Strong analytical thinking, strategic foresight, excellent communication, and stakeholder management
Preferred Attributes:
- Proven ability to lead and collaborate in global, cross-functional teams
- Self-starter with adaptability and resilience in dynamic environments
- Strategic mindset with attention to detail and the ability to see the big picture
- Experience in forecasting, ROI analysis, and test automation metrics
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
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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.
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