Python QA Automation Engineering_Vice President_Software Engineering

This role will be responsible for defining and driving the vision, architecture, and execution of robust Python-based API test automation frameworks across our enterprise platforms. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, leadership acumen, and a track record of delivering scalable, high-quality automation solutions aligned with modern software development and DevOps best practices. Own the strategy, design, and delivery of enterprise-grade API automation frameworks supporting RESTful and SOAP services. Provide technical leadership across global QA and engineering teams; mentor and grow automation developers to achieve excellence. Oversee architecture and implementation of scalable, high-performing, and maintainable test solutions using Python, SQL, and cloud-native technologies. Drive automation-first quality strategies, enabling faster, reliable, and secure software delivery through CI/CD pipelines. Partner with Product, Development, DevOps, and Data Engineering teams to align quality goals with business priorities. Monitor and continuously improve API test coverage, performance benchmarks, and defect resolution processes. Lead innovation in automation by evaluating emerging technologies such as AI/ML-driven testing, synthetic monitoring, and data visualization (e.g., Power BI). Represent QA Automation in executive forums and contribute to enterprise architecture and engineering strategy. 10+ years of experience in software engineering and test automation, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or VP-level role. Expert-level proficiency in Python, API test frameworks (Pytest, Requests), and working knowledge of data platforms like DB2, GreenPlum. Proven track record of implementing robust CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git, Docker, etc.) in Agile/DevOps environments. Strong experience with REST/SOAP API testing, JSON/XML parsing, schema validation, and request/response debugging. Familiarity with secure API authentication (OAuth, JWT), and API documentation standards (Swagger/OpenAPI). Hands-on experience in distributed systems, microservices architecture, message queues, and event-driven APIs. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, influence stakeholders, and deliver strategic outcomes. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.