Quality Assurance Test Team Lead
About The Position
At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you. Associated Bank requires you to directly represent yourself and your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. Associated Bank conducts a thorough background check on all new hires. Associated Bank is seeking a QA Team Lead to guide a team of QA professionals and help deliver high-quality technology solutions across the organization. In this role, you will lead testing strategy, allocate resources, and partner with project teams to ensure successful delivery on time and within budget. This is an opportunity to grow your leadership impact while shaping quality standards in a collaborative banking environment.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Business, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 6+ years of experience in software quality assurance and test management practices.
- Experience leading or mentoring QA professionals and supporting team development.
- Strong knowledge of Jira, Xray, and software testing methodologies.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
Nice To Haves
- 6+ years of experience managing QA teams in a banking or financial services environment.
- Advanced experience with Atlassian Confluence, Jira, and Xray tools.
- Experience supporting system integration and regulatory compliance testing.
- ISTQB CTAL-TM certification or equivalent certification.
Responsibilities
- Manage and mentor a team of QA Analysts, supporting professional development, coaching, and performance management.
- Develop and drive testing strategies that align with QA Center of Excellence standards and project goals.
- Allocate QA resources across projects to ensure testing timelines and quality expectations are met.
- Partner with QA Leads, IT teams, and business stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
- Monitor project risks, testing progress, and budget impacts, taking action to resolve issues proactively.
- Identify opportunities for test automation and collaborate with Automation QA teams to improve efficiency.
- Maintain accurate defect tracking and communicate testing results to project teams and leadership.
- Ensure testing activities comply with regulatory requirements, risk standards, and internal policies.
Benefits
- Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans.
- Paid time off to volunteer in your community.
- Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups.
- Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.
- Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.
- Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
