Techno Functional Test Lead

Join a leading financial technology team in Plano, TX as a Techno Functional Test Lead. As the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for all testing deliverables across multiple Lines of Business, you will drive high-impact cloud implementation projects and champion the adoption of cutting-edge Gen-AI automation practices. This is a dynamic leadership opportunity for experienced IT banking professionals seeking to expand their influence across teams and technologies., Serve as SPOC for testing deliverables, ensuring seamless coordination and timely execution across business units.

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of up to 15 test engineers, overseeing test planning, execution, and reporting.
• Design, implement, and enforce comprehensive test strategies, plans, and schedules aligned with project timelines and quality objectives.
• Drive zero-defect delivery through robust testing practices, CI/CD integration, and proactive issue resolution.
• Apply Gen-AI concepts to enhance test automation, utilizing tools such as Selenium, GitHub Copilot, Jenkins, and cloud platforms.
• Own end-to-end testing activities for cloud implementation projects, integrating with upstream/downstream systems and reporting solutions.
• Oversee test data preparation, validation, and reconciliation for core banking applications.
• Manage defect triage and resolution, collaborating with development, functional, and business teams.
• Coordinate with Release and Environment teams for test readiness and deployment.
• Collaborate with strategic partners, implementation vendors, and internal IT to resolve escalations and validate upgrades.
• Present executive dashboards and status reports to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Manage vendor resources and lead QA/engineering initiatives to deliver added value.
• Promote innovation, reusable assets, and knowledge sharing across QA teams.

10-15 years’ experience in IT within the banking sector, with a strong focus on QA leadership.

• Hands-on expertise in test automation with Selenium.
• Proven ability to manage and mentor test teams and deliver projects on schedule.
• Deep knowledge of cloud project testing, data migration, and reporting validation.
• Demonstrated experience with CI/CD pipelines and QA best practices.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive reporting capabilities.

[Preferred Skills]

• Experience leveraging Gen-AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) for automation.
• Familiarity with Jenkins, cloud platforms, and large-scale data reconciliation.
• Exposure to managing vendor resources and multi-vendor QA environments., selenium

Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.

• Leadership development and internal career growth opportunities.
• Exposure to innovative Gen-AI and cloud technologies.
• Collaborative, fast-paced, and inclusive work environment.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement benefits.