QA Automation Lead - Vice President - QA Engineering

Morgan StanleyQA Automation Lead - Vice President - QA EngineeringProfile DescriptionWe're seeking someone to join our team as Vice President. The ideal candidate will perform software quality assurance testing across banking product domains and is proficient with various automation tools and techniques. The individual should be highly experienced with functional testing, possess good automation testing skills, and take ownership of items independently while tracking to closure. The candidate will liaise with global teams to understand requirements, create test cases (e.g., unit, component, multi-component), as well as automate and deliver projects. The position requires attention to detail, coupled with ownership, to ensure the delivery of high-quality applications.WM TechnologyWealth Management Technology is responsible for the design, development, delivery, and support of the technical solutions behind the products and services used by the Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Business. Practice areas include Analytics, Intelligence, & Data Technology (AIDT), Client Platforms, Core Technology Services (CTS), Financial Advisor Platforms, Global Banking Technology (GBT), Investment Solutions Technology (IST), Institutional Wealth and Corporate Solutions Technology (IWCST), Technology Delivery Management (TDM), User Experience (UX), and the CAO team.WM Product Technology Wealth Management Banking Technology is a dynamic and fast-paced area within the Firm's WM Technology Division. We are responsible for creating innovative technology solutions for the Private Banking Group (PBG), one of the strategic growth areas of the Firm, providing cash management and lending products and services to our WM clients. GBT offers technology solutions for bank's Investment Portfolio, a multi-billion fixed income trading desk dealing across multitude of asset classes. If you are an exceptional individual who is interested in solving complex problems and building sophisticated solutions in a dynamic team environment, GBT is the place for you.QA EngineeringThis is Vice President position that devises test strategies, conducts and/or coordinates tests, and identifies defects to maintain high standards of performance and reliability.Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals. At Morgan Stanley India, we support the Firm's global businesses, with critical presence across Institutional Securities, Wealth Management, and Investment management, as well as in the Firm's infrastructure functions of Technology, Operations, Finance, Risk Management, Legal and Corporate & Enterprise Services. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in India since 1993, with campuses in both Mumbai and Bengaluru. We empower our multi-faceted and talented teams to advance their careers and make a global impact on the business. For those who show passion and grit in their work, there's ample opportunity to move across the businesses for those who show passion and grit in their work. Interested in joining a team that's eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on...What you'll do in the role: * Work on QA processes for Banking workstream(s) with heavy focus on execution of automation across the Bank Product Domains dealing with various automation tools and techniques. * Lead/work as part of a Banking Agile Squad/Fleet. * Write utilities, as needed, to automate manual steps/processes. * Contribute to Automation Frameworks and automate testcases ensuring comprehensive automation coverage. * Lead and contribute in various initiatives/deliverables * Actively contribute and participate in design and architecture discussions, and Agile Sprint planning sessions. * Demonstrable experience in automation technologies including Selenium, Protractor, UFT, Junit, Gherkin, JMeter etc and scripting languages including Peal, Python and/or Java. * Experience in services/API testing and automation. * In-depth knowledge of test management software (e.g. ALM, Jira, qTest, Zephyr). * Proficiency in usage of SQL queries for databases or large datasets. * Expertise in working with XML, XSLT and SOAP, and JSON formats. * Working in the Agile development methodologies, collaborating with business and technology teams located globally.What you'll bring to the role: * 10-15 years of hands-on QA experience. * At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role * B. Tech or MCA degree. * Practical experience with Automation (DevOps) testing and coding skills. * Hands-on programming experience in languages like Java Script / Type Script * Hands-on Test automation Framework development * Strong SQL experience with various databases. * Practical knowledge of one automation tool (Cypress, Playwright etc.). * Practical experience with Agile Methodology * Lead team from front and possess effective communication skills to work effectively in a global team.Desired Skills * Working knowledge of kafka & cloud-based application architecture and principles. * Prior experience working in the Financial Services Industry WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. 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. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. 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.To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. 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.