Lead QA Engineer

SS&C GIDS is seeking a Lead QA Engineer to manage a team, define QA strategy, and oversee test automation. This role involves collaborating with Product Owners, Developers, and DevOps to embed quality throughout the SDLC, driving test coverage, and managing test environments. The Lead QA Engineer will analyze quality metrics, conduct risk assessments, and champion best practices in agile methodologies, ensuring robust automation and CI/CD integration.

Must Have

• Lead and manage a team of QA engineers, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
• Define and implement QA strategy, test plans, and automation frameworks.
• Oversee test automation efforts using tools like Playwright, Selenium, UFT, and API testing frameworks.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Developers, and DevOps to embed quality throughout SDLC.
• Drive test coverage, efficiency, and scalability through robust automation and CI/CD integration.
• Manage test environments, data setup, and release readiness across multiple projects.
• Analyze and report on quality metrics, defect trends, and ROI.
• Conduct risk assessments, root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures.
• Champion best practices in testing, coding standards, and agile methodologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or computer science.
• 8+ years of experience in quality assurance and test automation.
• Proven experience in leading QA teams and managing test automation projects.
• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright, Selenium, UFT, and scripting languages (TypeScript, Java, C#, VBScript).
• Expertise in automation framework design, maintenance, and enhancement.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture, API testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency in SQL for data validation, migration testing, and automation support.
• Experience with JIRA, HP ALM, and test management tools.

Good to Have

• ISTQB or any other certification.
• Experience with responsive design principles and accessibility (WCAG).
• Experience with Nx monorepos, BrowserStack or similar.

Perks & Benefits

• Hybrid Work Model
• Income Protection Insurance
• Salary Continuance
• Generous Bereavement & Compassionate leave
• Private Health Insurance discount
• Primary & Secondary Paid Parental leave
• Death & TPD Insurance
• Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity
• Hands-On, Team-Customized Training, including SS&C University
• Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

Job Description

Title: Lead QA Engineer

Location: Sydney NSW II Hybrid

Job Type: Full Time || Permanent

Job Description

Get To Know Us:

SS&C GIDS provides information processing and computer software services and products. The Company’s operating segments include financial markets, customer management, professional services, and output solutions. SS&C GIDS serves the alternative investments, asset and wealth management, banking and lending, insurance, and real estate industries.

Why You Will Love It Here!

• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model
• Your Future: Income Protection Insurance & Salary Continuance
• Work/Life Balance: Generous Bereavement & Compassionate leave
• Your Wellbeing: Private Health Insurance discount, Primary & Secondary Paid Parental leave, Death & TPD Insurance
• Diversity & Inclusion: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, including SS&C University
• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

What You Will Get to Do:

• Lead and manage a team of QA engineers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback.
• Define and implement QA strategy, test plans, and automation frameworks aligned with product and business goals.
• Oversee test automation efforts using tools such as Playwright, Selenium, UFT, and API testing frameworks (Postman, RESTful APIs, SOAP UI).
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Developers, and DevOps to ensure quality is embedded throughout SDLC.
• Drive test coverage, efficiency, and scalability through robust automation and CI/CD integration.
• Manage test environments, data setup, and release readiness across multiple projects.
• Analyze and report on quality metrics, defect trends, and ROI to inform decision-making and process improvements.
• Conduct risk assessments, root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures.
• Champion best practices in testing, coding standards, and agile methodologies.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and retrospectives with a focus on quality outcomes.

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or computer science (mandatory) with 8+ years of experience in quality assurance and test automation. You will lead a team of QA engineers in a cross-functional environment
• ISTQB or any other certification
• Proven experience in leading QA teams and managing test automation projects.
• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright, Selenium, UFT, and scripting languages (TypeScript, Java, C#, VBScript).
• Expertise in automation framework design, maintenance, and enhancement.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture, API testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency in SQL for data validation, migration testing, and automation support.
• Experience with JIRA, HP ALM, and test management tools.
• Experience with responsive design principles and accessibility (WCAG)
• API automation testing
• Experience with Nx monorepos, BrowserStack or similar.