Test Lead

Job Summary

• Assist the Delivery Manager in defining the overall testing approach and solutions across various application layers including Data Platforms, Services, UI, and other core components.
• Possess domain expertise in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and demonstrate experience in Quality Engineering delivery for large-scale initiatives, handling end-to-end testing across multiple modules with coordination of third-party vendors.
• Strong functional understanding of SAP modules such as FICO, ISU, MM, PM, and PS.
• Advocate the adoption of QA frameworks, tools, and documentation. Contribute to the development of knowledge assets, evaluation frameworks, and technical guidelines.
• Proven experience in formulating testing strategies for different testing types, including Data Migration, Data and ETL Validation, Functional Testing, Workflow Testing, and System Integration Testing within S/4HANA environments.
• In-depth knowledge of data querying techniques and hands-on experience in validating ETL processes.
• Ensure compliance with data governance standards throughout migration efforts. Support data mapping from legacy platforms to S/4HANA and validate the accuracy and consistency of migrated data.
• Maintain detailed documentation of data migration processes and logs of processed datasets.
• Lead Agile-based project deliveries, managing all testing activities within Sprint cycles.
• Accountable for test strategy creation, planning, and estimation in support of the Test Manager.
• Facilitate collaboration and task coordination between onsite and offshore QA teams, including the review of technical deliverables.
• Identify opportunities for process enhancements, contribute to QA standards, and help define best practices across test initiatives.
• Prepare test summary documentation and related quality metrics for reporting purposes.
• Demonstrate understanding of insurance policy administration workflows and be able to clearly communicate technical matters to development teams, while also interpreting technical direction provided by them.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Development, QA, Release Management, and Operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Preferred experience in Continuous Integration practices and familiarity with tools related to build, deployment, and version control. Exposure to automation tools such as UFT, Selenium, and TOSCA is a plus.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or Software Testing, with at least 3 years in a leadership or test strategy role.
• Strong domain knowledge in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and hands-on experience with SAP modules such as FICO, ISU, MM, PM, and PS.
• Proven expertise in end-to-end testing across multi-tiered application environments including data platforms, services, and UI layers.
• Solid experience with data migration and validation processes, particularly within S/4HANA environments.
• Proficiency in ETL testing and strong SQL/data querying skills.
• Familiarity with data governance, data mapping, and data integrity validation principles.
• Experience working within Agile delivery frameworks, with an ability to manage testing activities in iterative sprints.
• Knowledge of QA automation and testing tools such as UFT, Selenium, and TOSCA.
• Understanding of Continuous Integration, deployment practices, and version control systems.
• Strong documentation skills and experience in preparing test strategies, test plans, summary reports, and QA metrics.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including Development, QA, Release, and Operations.
• Experience coordinating teams across onsite and offshore locations.
• Ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Nice to have: knowledge of insurance policy workflows and systems.