Technology Quality, Technology Lead Test Automation Specialist, VP Closing date for applications: 20/06/2024


Bangalore, India

Permanent

Full Time #R-00234308



Join our digital revolution in NatWest Digital X In everything we do, we work to one aim. To make digital experiences which are effortless and secure.
So we organise ourselves around three principles: engineer, protect, and operate. We engineer simple solutions, we protect our customers, and we operate smarter.


Our people work differently depending on their jobs and needs. From hybrid working to flexible hours, we have plenty of options that help our people to thrive.
This role is based in India and as such all normal working days must be carried out in India. Job description
Join us as a Lead Test Automation Specialist

• We\xe2\x80\x99ll look to you to provide direction and leadership on all quality matters across the platform or domain including adoption and compliance with the bank\'s standards and policies
• This is an opportunity to act as a key contributor in making sure that work packages transition seamlessly from development into live environments
• Hone your knowledge of quality best practices and collaboration and stakeholder management skills
• We\'re offering this role at vice president level

What you\'ll do In this key role, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be making sure that only well designed and built work packages get through quality testing. You\xe2\x80\x99ll aim to get it right first time for our customers through innovative service and solutions, using automation as an accelerator and working closely with stakeholders in an Agile and collaborative environment. We\xe2\x80\x99ll also look to you to produce comprehensive and robust quality strategies and detailed quality test plans, enabling the continual flow of work packages across the domain, platform value stream or programme. Additionally, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be:

• Taking accountability for all aspects of quality across both run and change and business as usual activity within the assigned platform or domain
• Overseeing the output quality from all testing phases owned and making sure it meets the requirements of each quality test strategy
• Making sure defects are detected and prioritised, based on impact, and resolved at the earliest possible moment and before the last responsible moment
• Undertaking end-to-end test management including planning, risk, issue, dependency management, lessons learnt and governance
• Reviewing all key collateral relating to delivery and making sure it is of sufficient quality and with no gaps or duplication

The skills you\'ll need We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for someone with strong knowledge and understanding of quality standards, quality best practices, and our risk and controls framework. You\xe2\x80\x99ll also need high levels of knowledge and demonstrable application of modern testing and quality practices and techniques used with Agile methodologies. You\xe2\x80\x99ll also need experience of working in the finance industry, paired with experience of managing multiple automation engineers. As well as this, you\xe2\x80\x99ll need working knowledge of Selenium or Tosca or an equivalent automation tool, and experience of managing onshore and offshore teams. Additionally, we\xe2\x80\x99ll be looking for:

• Practical experience of quality strategy and planning, testing design and execution
• Experience in functional and non-functional testing such as system, system integration, user, load, volume, stress, security, accessibility, compatibility, penetration and back-out
• The ability to relate everyday work to the strategic vision of the feature, platform, domain and enterprise teams, with a strong focus on business outcomes
• The ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to peers and management
• Good collaboration and stakeholder management skills

How we\xe2\x80\x99re building the digital bank of the future It\xe2\x80\x99s a perfect time to join the digital revolution with us in a technology role, and we\xe2\x80\x99ve a wide range of opportunities available. Discover what\xe2\x80\x99s surprised some of our colleagues about their job and see what it\xe2\x80\x99s like to be part of our innovative team.