QA Manager

About the team:

At Aspire, we believe that technology has the power to revolutionize the way businesses manage finances. Our QA Team is at the forefront of this transformative journey, responsible for designing, building, and maintaining Aspire's exceptional products and infrastructure. We take pride in developing cutting-edge, digital first technology solutions that simplifies financial services for businesses.

About the role:

At Aspire Financial Services, we are dedicated to providing top-tier retirement account solutions and technology services. As a QA Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of quality in our work packages and services. We are committed to delivering excellence to our customers through innovation and automation.

• Taking ownership of quality across both ongoing operations and change initiatives within your assigned business vertical.
• Drive the implementation of test automation frameworks and tools to improve efficiency and test coverage.
• Establish and enhance QA processes, standards, and methodologies to meet industry best practices and compliance requirements.
• Ensuring timely detection, prioritization, and resolution of defects, with a focus on impact assessment and early resolution.
• Managing all aspects of end-to-end testing, including Roadmap planning, risk assessment, issue management, dependency tracking, lessons learned, and governance.
• Reviewing all key delivery-related collateral to ensure completeness, quality, and absence of duplication.
• Manage and mentor a team of QA engineers and leaders, providing guidance and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement a robust testing strategy for both manual and automated testing to ensure the delivery of high-quality software.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and business analysts, to understand requirements and drive the testing process.
• Effectively manage the identification, documentation, and resolution of defects throughout the development lifecycle.

 Minimum qualifications:

• 12+ years of working experience in QA for a product-based organization.
• At least 4 years of experience in leading a team in both manual and automation side
• Proven expertise in implementing and managing test automation frameworks and tools.
• Hands-on experience with popular automation tools such as Selenium, Appium, Rest Assured or similar technologies.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of quality standards, best practices, and risk and controls framework, along with a demonstrable application of modern testing and quality practices within Agile methodologies.
• The ability to connect day-to-day work with the strategic vision of feature, platform, domain, and enterprise teams, emphasizing business outcomes.
• A proven track record of collaboration and stakeholder management, fostering effective teamwork.
• Experience in leading, motivating, and mentoring QA professionals.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in Fintech would be a big bonus.
• A leadership style that encourages collaboration, creativity, and a commitment to excellence.
• Strong communication skills, enabling clear articulation of complex technical concepts to peers and management.
• Practical experience in developing quality strategies and detailed test plans & proficiency in both functional and non-functional testing.