Deloitte—Associate Director | Automation Testing | Pune | Engineering | Quality Engineering

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Description: Associate Director | Automation Testing | Pune | Engineering | Quality Engineering • Job requisition ID : 110388 • Location: Pune • Entity: Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP The Team Deloitte’s Technology & Transformation practice can help you uncover and unlock the value buried deep inside vast amounts of data. Our global network provides strategic guidance and implementation services to help companies manage data from disparate sources and convert it into accurate, actionable information that can support fact-driven decision-making and generate an insight-driven advantage. Our practice addresses the continuum of opportunities in business intelligence & visualization, data management, performance management and next-generation analytics and technologies, including big data, cloud, cognitive and machine learning.      Your work profile - We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineering leader to drive testing strategy, delivery excellence, and quality transformation initiatives across multiple programs and clients. - The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Quality Engineering, Test Automation, Agile delivery, stakeholder management, and team leadership, with the ability to build and scale high-performing QA teams while ensuring successful project outcomes. Quality Engineering Leadership - Define and drive Quality Engineering strategy across multiple projects and portfolios. - Establish testing governance, standards, frameworks, and best practices. - Lead quality transformation initiatives, including automation, shift-left testing, and AI-assisted testing adoption. - Drive continuous improvement through quality metrics, defect analytics, and process optimization. Program & Delivery Management - Oversee end-to-end testing delivery for large-scale programs across Agile and Waterfall environments. - Manage test planning, estimation, resourcing, risk management, and reporting. - Ensure adherence to quality, schedule, and budget commitments. - Provide proactive issue identification, escalation management, and resolution. Stakeholder Management - Partner with Business, Product, Development, Architecture, and Operations teams to define quality objectives. - Act as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders on testing and quality matters. - Present delivery status, quality metrics, risks, and recommendations to leadership teams. Test Automation & Modern Engineering Practices - Drive adoption of test automation frameworks for UI, API, ETL, and mobile applications. - Promote CI/CD integration, DevOps practices, and continuous testing. - Support implementation of cloud-native testing, service virtualization, and test data management solutions. - Evaluate and implement emerging technologies, including AI-driven testing solutions. People Leadership - Build, mentor, and manage high-performing QA teams. - Conduct performance reviews, career development discussions, and succession planning. - Drive hiring, capability development, and competency-building initiatives. - Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability. Business Development & Practice Building - Support pre-sales activities, RFP/RFI responses, solutioning, and client presentations. - Identify opportunities for quality transformation and testing-led growth. - Contribute to practice development through accelerators, reusable assets, thought leadership, and capability-building initiatives. Key skills required - 10–15+ years of experience in Software Testing and Quality Engineering. - Proven experience leading large QA teams and managing multiple concurrent programs. - Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices. - Experience in Test Automation, API Testing, Data Testing, and Performance Testing. - Expertise in test management and defect management tools. - Strong client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills. - Experience in Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, Telecom, Retail, or similar enterprise domains. Preferred Technical Skills - UI Automation: Selenium, Playwright, Cypress - Programming: Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python - API Testing: Rest Assured, Postman - Test Management: Jira, Xray, Zephyr, Azure DevOps - CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps Pipelines - Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP - Data Testing: SQL, ETL Testing, Snowflake, Databricks - Performance Testing: JMeter, LoadRunner, NeoLoad, K6 - AI Testing: Prompt Evaluation, LLM Testing, GenAI Validation Frameworks Desired Leadership Competencies - Strategic Thinking - Client Relationship Management - Executive Communication - People Leadership & Coaching - Problem Solving & Decision Making - Financial & Delivery Management - Innovation & Continuous Improvement Success Measures - Delivery quality and customer satisfaction - Automation adoption and efficiency gains - Defect leakage reduction - Team utilization and capability growth - Successful program delivery within agreed timelines and budgets - Contribution to business growth, practice development, and thought leadership Education - Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.