Quality Engineering Manager T500-22943

Position: Quality Engineering Manager [T500-22943]
About CIBC India:

CIBC India is a technology and operations hub in Hyderabad, where you’ll be part of our highly engaged and global team, and play a central role in supporting our growth. Whether you’re driving innovation in digital banking or streamlining client onboarding, you’ll be part of a culture recognized for excellence and investment in people. At CIBC India, people and progress are at the centre of what we do: you’ll develop skills, collaborate with industry leaders, and see your ideas realized in a culture that values progress and belonging.

We provide cutting-edge resources, ongoing learning, and a supportive environment where people come first. If you’re ready to create meaningful change and build your future, CIBC India is where your ambition meets opportunity.

What You’ll Be Doing (position summary):

The QE Manager is responsible for leading the testing activities within CIBC’s Core Banking and Payments Technology Quality Engineering team. This role ensures that client needs are met with the highest quality standards by overseeing all aspects of the testing process, including the design, development, and maintenance of automated test scripts. The incumbent coordinates end-to-end testing, drives continuous improvement, and ensures testing processes comply with organizational and regulatory requirements.

The role works closely with project managers, business analysts, developers, quality engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality technology solutions. At CIBC India we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (including on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How You’ll Succeed (Responsibilities):

Testing Expertise:

- Design, manage, and execute end-to-end test planning activities for various projects, ensuring alignment with project timelines and quality standards.
- Develop and maintain detailed test plans, schedules, and resource allocations.
- Oversee Development, execution, and maintenance of automated/manual test cases.
- Track, report, and manage defects throughout the testing lifecycle, ensuring prompt resolution.
- Prepare and present regular status reports, test metrics, and risk assessments to project leadership.
- Ensure all testing activities comply with organizational policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

Automation Expertise:

- Design and implement automation strategies, tools, and frameworks to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness.
- Integrate automated testing scripts and strategies with Dev Ops tools.

Leadership

Skills:

- Coach and mentor testing team members in business domain, functional testing, automation, and non-functional testing.
- Ensure compliance with CIBC’s test methodologies and industry best practices.
- Proactively identify potential issues throughout all test phases and suggest improvements 2.
- Identify opportunities to enhance testing processes, tools, and methodology.

Project Coordination:

- Coordinate internal and external testing teams to ensure timely completion of test phases.
- Identify and communicate obstacles or risks that may impact project timelines or success.
- Maintain open communication with stakeholders and escalate issues when necessary.
- Ensure test deliverables are completed, approved, and aligned to project goals and budget.

People Management:

- Set appropriate context when assigning work to ensure that individuals’ roles support the achievement of the business unit’s priorities and CIBC’s overall goals.
- Build team and individual capabilities by providing development opportunities such as job shadowing, special projects, and training.
- Manage performance by providing fair and accurate formal and informal feedback, identifying and removing obstacles to performance, and by explaining how performance expectations align with business priorities.
- Create a positive work environment and be an effective role model by championing CIBC’s mission, vision, and values.
- Ensure compliance with policies, standards, guidelines, are adhered to consistently so employees understand what to expect.
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