About the job
About Qualizeal: Qualizeal is North America's Fastest-growing Independent Digital Quality Engineering Services company with a global headcount of 800+ Software Quality and Development Engineers. Trusted by 40+ global enterprises, QualiZeal has delivered over 200 successful projects-in the areas of Quality Engineering, Digital Engineering, Advisory and Transformation, and Emerging Technology Testing-earning an industry-leading client NPS score of 85. Founded on principles of delivery excellence, service orientation and customer delight, we are a fast-paced, culture-driven organization on a high-growth trajectory.
Recognitions: Great Place to Work Certified (2023,2024)
Major Contender in Quality Engineering by Everest Group (2023)
Economic Times Excellence Award (2023)
The Global Choice Award (2022)
NASSCOM Member
ISO 13485:2016 and ISO 9001:2015
Glassdoor Rating: 4.7
Job Overview We are seeking a
QE Transformation Leader with 15+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, with at least 8 years in a leadership role to drive and execute the Quality Engineering (QE) transformation strategy for our customer. This role requires a
blend of technical expertise, leadership, and stakeholder management skills to ensure the successful adoption of modern QE practices. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of
test automation, DevOps, CI/CD, test data and environment management, cloud technologies, and AI-driven testing while working in a
multi-vendor ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead the QE transformation strategy by assessing current maturity and implementing a roadmap for continuous improvement.
- Engage with key stakeholders (IT Directors, QE CoR Leads, Test Managers, Developers, DevSecOps Leads, and Test Automation Leads) to align on transformation goals.
- Evangelize a quality-first mindset, advocating for shift-left testing, DevSecOps practices, and continuous quality integration.
- Develop and implement test automation strategies using commercial and open-source tools (e.g., Tosca, Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, TestNG).
- Build and optimize CI/CD-integrated automation frameworks that support various testing levels (UI, API, Data).
- Oversee test data and environment management to ensure efficient and stable testing processes.
- Establish and track key quality metrics to measure transformation success and optimize testing efficiency.
- Collaborate seamlessly in a multi-vendor environment, ensuring alignment between different teams and service providers.
- Provide hands-on problem-solving support, guiding teams through QE challenges and fostering innovation.
- Ensure best-in-class test management processes, leveraging tools such as Jira/Xray, TestRail, and other ALM platforms.
- Stay up to date with cutting-edge QE concepts including AI-driven testing, cloud-based testing, and DevOps practices.
Key Skills & Qualifications:- Strong communication and coordination skills to manage cross-functional collaboration.
- Proven leadership experience in driving large-scale QE transformation initiatives.
- Excellent stakeholder management with a strong customer presence.
- Deep expertise in modern QE concepts, methodologies, and best practices.
- Hands-on experience with test automation tools such as Tosca, Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, and API testing tools like Postman.
- Solid experience in shift-left testing, CI/CD integration, and automation strategy development.
- Proficiency in test data management and environment management strategies.
- Ability to work effectively in multi-vendor environments, fostering collaboration and driving QE excellence.
- Nice to have: Cloud testing experience and GenAI-driven QE solutions.
- Strong DevOps skills, ensuring seamless integration of QE into CI/CD pipelines.
- Deep understanding of quality metrics, measurement techniques, and continuous improvement frameworks.
- Expertise across various testing levels: UI, API, data testing, unit testing, and static code analysis.
- Hands-on experience with project and test management tools (Jira/Xray, TestRail, Azure Test Plans, etc.).
- Proficiency in development testing practices (unit testing, static code analysis) to enhance quality at early stages.
Preferred Experience:- 15+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, with at least 8 years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record of leading QE transformations in large enterprise environments.
- Strong experience working in Agile, SAFe, or DevOps-driven organizations.
- Certifications such as ISTQB Advanced, SAFe Agilist, or DevOps certifications are a plus.
- Nice to Have: P&C Insurance domain knowledge