Senior Director, Quality Assurance

As the Senior Director, Quality Assurance at our company, your role is to be a strategic leader responsible for setting the vision, strategy, and execution of all test engineering activities across the large team. You will oversee the design and implementation of test processes for software or integrated systems to ensure products meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance. Leading global teams, championing automation and innovation, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to deliver world-class products will be key aspects of your responsibilities. **Key Responsibilities:** - Define and execute the long-term vision and roadmap for test engineering in alignment with business objectives. - Serve as a thought leader and advisor to executive management on test engineering best practices and emerging trends. - Oversee the planning, development, and execution of comprehensive test strategies, including manual, automated, performance, security, and system-level testing. - Drive the adoption of advanced test automation frameworks, tools, and methodologies. - Build, mentor, and inspire high-performing global test engineering teams. - Establish clear goals and performance metrics, providing regular feedback and opportunities for professional growth. - Identify and implement process improvements to increase test efficiency, coverage, and effectiveness. - Partner closely with Product Management, Development, DevOps, QA, and Support teams to integrate testing seamlessly into the software/tool development lifecycle. - Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to product quality, delivery timelines, and customer satisfaction. - Define, monitor, and report on key test engineering KPIs and quality metrics to senior leadership. **Qualification Required:** - Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field (advanced degree preferred). - 18+ years of progressive experience in test engineering, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. - Deep expertise in test engineering for software, hardware, or integrated systems, including hands-on experience with modern test automation tools and frameworks. - Strong knowledge of Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and modern software/hardware development practices. - Experience with cloud platforms, microservices, embedded systems, or AI/ML-driven testing is highly desirable. As part of the existing team spread across India, you will be working with Testers with strong technical and analytical skills as part of a large QA Group responsible for delivering world-class products and innovative solutions in the field of IP. You will be working full-time in the IST time zone, with a hybrid work model and an employee-friendly work environment at Clarivate, where equal employment opportunities are provided for all qualified persons.,