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Test Lead Gurgaon/Bangalore, India The Test Lead will be responsible for driving quality assurance 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 consisting of both AXA XL staff and testing vendors. 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 and make sure adherence by conducting regular process audits to identify gaps and then take the appropriate corrective action. The role holder will also demonstrate a best-in-class level of expertise in test management and testing best practices. What You’ll Be Doing What will your essential responsibilities include? Lead & manage testing teams and business applications, within portfolio, ensuring optimal performance Take responsibility for all types of testing performed by the testing teams including functional and non-functional as well as user acceptance testing, when required. Develop and implement testing strategies that align with organizational goals and industry best practices Oversee the test automation strategy, including selection of appropriate tools and technologies Collaborate with our testing vendor partners as well as our AXA XL delivery team members to make sure comprehensive testing coverage and the timely delivery of software changes/enhancements Act as the primary point of contact for all testing-related inquiries, escalations and coordination with AXA XL stakeholders. Coordinate with project managers, business analysts, and development teams to define UAT scope and objectives, particularly in relation to property and casualty insurance products. Facilitate UAT sessions, including training end-users and gathering feedback on the product, with a focus on property and casualty functionalities. take part in and contribute to TCoE support initiatives and projects as required Work with the TCoE team to understand best practices and effectively implement them on your assigned applications to achieve our expected quality results. Maintain a shift-left methodology by encouraging test automation first approach Oversee the planning, execution, and reporting of end-to-end system integration testing, ensuring thorough validation of software applications. 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. Identify, communicate & track testing risks and issues then help develop mitigation plans to bring them to closure Help estimate new testing work requests and manage estimates against actuals to make sure change controls are appropriately managed Provide guidance and training to your assigned testing teams on our TCoE’s best practices, tools, and methodologies. Define, collect, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) & metrics to evaluate testing effectiveness and drive improvements. What You Will BRING We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. effective understanding of software development methodologies, including agile 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. Extensive experience in designing and development of test automation frameworks. Understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and microservices architecture. Experience with testing tools such as Selenium, Apache JMeter, Gatling, UFT & Performance Center Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide diverse teams. 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 Experience in implementing the GenAI based solutions to optimize testing processes You will report to TCoE Lead 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 a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can 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
