VP, Principal II Test Engineer (JRI-5348)

• Test Planning and Strategy

• Develop and implement the overall test strategy and test plans for projects or programs.
• Define the scope, objectives, and deliverables of testing activities.
• Identify and allocate resources (people, tools, and environments) required for testing.
• Estimate effort, timelines, and costs for testing activities.

• Team Leadership and Management

• Lead and manage the testing team (internal/external, onshore/offshore), and other stakeholders during project/program implementation.
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members based on their skills and expertise.
• Mentor and coach team members to improve their skills and performance.
• Foster a collaborative and productive team environment.

• Test Process Management

• Define, implement, and enforce testing processes, standards, and best practices.
• Continuously improve testing processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Test Execution Oversight

• Plan and manage the test environments and test data requirements.
• Oversee the execution of test cases, including functional, regression, connectivity, SIT, UAT, security and performance testing.
• Ensure that testing is aligned with project requirements and timelines.
• Monitor and manage defects, ensuring they are logged, tracked, and resolved in a timely manner.

• Stakeholder Communication

• Act as the primary point of contact for all testing-related matters.
• Communicate testing progress, risks, and issues to project managers, developers, and other stakeholders.
• Provide regular status reports and metrics to senior management.

• Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to testing activities.
• Develop contingency plans for critical testing scenarios.
• Ensure that risks are documented and communicated to relevant stakeholders.

• Test Automation and Tools

• Promote the use of test automation to improve efficiency and coverage.
• Work with Automation Test team to oversee the development and maintenance of automated test scripts.

• Quality Assurance

• Ensure that testing activities align with the organization's quality standards.
• Conduct root cause analysis of defects and implement preventive measures.
• Promote a culture of quality and accountability within the team.

• Budget and Resource Management

• Manage the testing budget, including tooling, training, and resource allocation.
• Optimize resource utilization to ensure cost-effective testing.
• Plan for future resource needs based on project pipelines and organizational growth.

• Reporting and Metrics

• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to provide visibility into testing activities and outcomes.
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as test coverage, defect density, and test execution rates.
• Use data-driven insights to improve testing processes and outcomes.

• Compliance and Documentation

• Ensure that all testing activities are properly documented and auditable.
• Maintain a repository of test artifacts, including test plans, test cases, and test results.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements, particularly around data security and transaction integrity.

• 10+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 5 years in test management roles.
• Proven track record in large-scale digital banking or financial services projects, ideally involving internet or mobile banking platforms for corporate or institutional customers.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong experience in managing multi-vendor, distributed testing teams.
• In-depth knowledge of software testing methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, DevOps), especially Waterfall.
• Proficiency in test management tools (e.g. JIRA).
• Experience with test automation tools preferred (e.g. Selenium, ARIOS, UFT).
• Analytical mindset with a focus on problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Solid understanding of security, compliance, and regulatory requirements in the financial industry.
• Certifications such as ISTQB Advanced Level, PMP, or Agile Certifications are often preferred.

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation