QA Automation Senior Manager

Kumaran Systems•Toronto, ON

79d

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Manager – QA-Automation to lead and scale enterprise-wide quality engineering practices within a fast-paced banking environment. This role will drive automation-first testing strategies, ensure regulatory-compliant software delivery, and lead high-performing QA teams across complex digital and core banking platforms. The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth in automation frameworks, leadership experience, and domain knowledge in banking/financial services.

Requirements

12–18+ years in QA/Test Engineering, with 5+ years in leadership roles.
Proven experience leading large-scale QA automation initiatives in banking/financial services.
Demonstrated success in transforming manual QA teams into automation-first organizations.
Strong expertise in programming languages: Python, Java, or JavaScript.
Hands-on experience with automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, etc.).
Hands-on experience with API testing tools.
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Deep understanding of banking systems, payment processing, and financial regulations.
Experience working in highly regulated environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AI/ML in testing (self-healing automation, predictive analytics).
Knowledge of micro services architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
Exposure to test data management and service virtualization tools.