Test Manager

Job Description

Gurgaon/Bangalore , India The Test Manager will be responsible for driving quality engineering strategies, processes, and standards for company’s diverse suite of business applications, ensuring they meet the high-quality standards. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and lead the cultural shift in testing practices leveraging the best test tools, processes and framework to deliver a consistent and market leading testing service to the Enterprise applications. Primary responsibilities include guiding our testing teams with planning, developing and executing comprehensive testing strategies to support various IT delivery teams within AXA XL’s Global Technology (GT) organization. The candidate will also demonstrate a best-in-class level of expertise in test management and testing best practices. What You’ll Be DOING Lead & manage both internal teams and external vendors, within portfolio, ensuring high quality deliverables Develop and implement testing strategies that align with organizational goals and industry best practices Define and oversee service level agreements (SLAs) and vendor performance metrics. make sure vendors adhere to testing standards and project requirements and optimize cost-effectiveness and efficiency in vendor-driven testing initiatives take part in and contribute to TCoE support initiatives and projects as required Continuously improve testing methodologies and frameworks to enhance quality assurance practices. Maintain a shift-left methodology by encouraging test automation first approach Drive the adoption of AI/ML-based testing tools and emerging trends in test automation ensuring right level of test automation coverage Monitor testing progress to create sufficient visibility for stakeholders & management to understand the status of testing at any time. Review testing artifacts created by testing teams such as test strategy, test plan, test summary report etc. to make sure they meet industry standards. Help estimate new testing work requests and manage estimates against actuals to make sure change controls are appropriately managed and budgeted Foster a culture of quality, continuous learning and improvement within the testing teams. Manage resource allocation, training programs, and career development plans for the team. Define, collect, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) & metrics for your testing teams to evaluate testing effectiveness and drive improvements. Prepare and present testing status reports to TCoE management and other AXA XL stakeholders as required You will report to Test and Release COE Lead What You Will BRING We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills: Required Skills And Abilities Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. robust understanding of software development methodologies, including agile and waterfall model Proven experience in test management and delivery within a software development environment. Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide diverse teams. Proficiency in testing frameworks, tools, and best practices, especially TMMi and ISTQB. robust knowledge of the various types of software testing - static, smoke, system, system integration, regression, UAT, performance, compatibility etc. Experience in vendor governance, contract negotiation, and SLA management. Extensive experience in designing and development of test automation frameworks. Experience with cloud-based testing and CI/CD integration. Understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and microservices architecture and their best testing aproaches. Experience with testing tools such as Selenium, Apache JMeter, Gatling, UFT & Performance Center Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience with property & casualty insurance lines of business and products will be preferred Desired Skills And Abilities Relevant certifications such as ISTQB Advanced Test Manager or TMMi certification are highly desirable. Experience in implementing the GenAI based solutions to optimize testing processes Experience in the Property and Casualty Insurance domain will be preferred Familiarity with insurance-related applications, such as Guidewire, Duck Creek, or equivalent. Who WE Are AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it. How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty. With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward. Learn more at axaxl.com What We OFFER Inclusion AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed. Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe. Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Total Rewards AXA XL’s Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides dynamic compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do. We’re committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence. Sustainability At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience”, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations. Our Pillars Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society - are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature - from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard - by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans. Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions. Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting. AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day - the Global Day of Giving. For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability. Show more Show less