Lead QA Engineer, AVP

Role Overview: As a Lead QA Engineer at Deutsche Bank Group with the corporate title of AVP, you will be responsible for ensuring testing strategies, plans, and deliverables are executed for all applications and programmes within your domain. Your role will involve designing and conducting testing procedures and frameworks, investigating instances where software and technical products do not perform as expected, and driving the adoption of best practices to contribute to the ongoing improvement of methodologies and assets for the business. You will collaborate with counterparts across the business to raise the standard of QA and play a key role in recording defects and collating metrics for reporting purposes. Testing disciplines will include Performance Testing, Test Automation, Test Processes, and Testing Products. Key Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Java and testing frameworks like Cucumber BDD - Collaborate with development and QA teams to understand application features and create a robust automation suite - Integrate automated tests with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins) for continuous testing and deployment - Develop and execute performance, load, and stress testing strategies to ensure application reliability and scalability - Participate in code reviews, provide feedback to ensure test code quality, and best practices - Analyze test results, provide detailed reports, and work on improving test coverage, traceability, and efficiency - Stay updated with emerging testing technologies and methodologies to enhance the testing process Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field - 10+ years of hands-on experience in quality assurance - 7+ years of experience in test automation - Strong proficiency in Java and experience with automation frameworks like Serenity BDD Cucumber, Gatling, etc. - Hands-on experience with version control systems (e.g., Git), CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins), and build tools (e.g., Gradle) - Experience in testing RESTful APIs and web services - Knowledge of BDD/TDD methodologies and tools like Cucumber - Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments - Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills - Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment - Good understanding of overall SDLC & STLC Additional Company Details: Deutsche Bank Group strives for a culture where employees are empowered to excel together every day, acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative, and working collaboratively. They promote a positive, fair, and inclusive work environment and value the successes of their people. Training and development opportunities are provided to aid career progression, along with coaching and support from experts within the team. Continuous learning is encouraged to support individual growth, and a range of flexible benefits are offered to tailor to individual needs. For further information about the company, please visit their official website at https://www.db.com/company/company.htm.,