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About CIBC India:CIBC India is a technology and operations hub in Hyderabad, where you’ll be part of our highly engaged and global team, and play a central role in supporting our growth. Whether you’re driving innovation in digital banking or streamlining client onboarding, you’ll be part of a culture recognized for excellence and investment in people. At CIBC India, people and progress are at the center of what we do: you’ll develop skills, collaborate with industry leaders, and see your ideas realized in a culture that values progress and belonging. We provide cutting-edge resources, ongoing learning, and a supportive environment where people come first. If you’re ready to create meaningful change and build your future, CIBC India is where your ambition meets opportunity. What You’ll Be Doing (position summary):The QE Consultant is accountable for leading and managing quality engineering and assurance activities across a program, workstream, or multiple projects/initiatives This role ensures the development, execution, and continuous improvement of test strategies, plans, automation, and quality standards to support the delivery of high-quality technology solutions The incumbent adds value by driving best practices, compliance, and innovation in software testing, while leading and developing a team of test analysts to achieve organizational objectivesAt CIBC India we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (including on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.How You’ll Succeed (responsibilities):Develop, publish, manage, and execute test strategies, test plans, test cases, traceability matrices, automation scripts, status reports, defect logs, and exit reports.Identify and obtain required test data and test environments.Manage and lead the testing activities of a workstream, program, or multiple projects/initiatives.Lead a team of test analysts, including capacity management, performance management related to assigned projects/initiatives, productivity and quality of the team’s work, and required compliance.Build team and individual capabilities by providing development opportunities such as job shadowing, special projects, and training.Ensure adherence to QA/QE standards and support the implementation of new standards.Recognize and identify areas where policies, processes, procedures, tools/methodologies need to be changed or developed, or can be improved Identify and implement continuous improvements.Track and report QA/QE metrics and KPIs such as velocity, defect slippage, etc.Identify, manage, and implement remediation for any noncompliance items and deviations.Provide technical input and feedback on design, assess impact to testing, and find QA automation solutions based on the solution being implemented.Identify and implement automation, AI, or other emerging solutions to expedite testing, improve quality, and reduce costs.Apply extensive knowledge of software quality assurance, quality management, and problem-solving methodologies.Experience: 7+ years of experience in QA/QE, 1-3 years of experience in development.Who You Are (skills/qualifications):Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.Banking applications, API / WebServices REST and SOAP, DB SQL/non-SQL , and Batch testing automation.Must Have Skills:Coordination and leadership skills to lead workstreams, programs, or multiple projects/initiatives.Experience implementing QA/QE standards, including executing test strategies, test plans, and test cases.Proficiency in web services and API testing (REST API, SOAP Webservices).Expertise in API protocols and standards, including validation of request/response structures and automation of API-driven workflows.Strong database testing skills, with solid SQL knowledge.Competency in at least one programming language: Python, Java, or JavaScript.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Problem-solving skills and ability to resolve operational or process issues.Ability to identify and implement continuous improvements in testing processes.Proficiency with test and variance management tools (ALM, JIRA, Confluence) and experience with Waterfall or Agile methodologies.Good to have Skills:Experience evaluating systems, software packages, and tools for functionality and quality requirements.Strong understanding of quality management methods, tools, and techniques.Familiarity with core banking systems, client messaging, targeted customer marketing, product offerings, and cross-platform integrations.Automation scripting experience (Jython, Java, Python) and data migration testing.UNIX/batch testing skills, including running and verifying batch jobs, reports, and data loads.Experience with version control systems (eg, Git, GitHub Copilot), CI/CD tools (Jenkins, JUnit/TestNG), and a variety of API/database testing tools (Parasoft SOATest, Postman, Swagger / OpenAI, Insomnia, Perfecto, SQL Developer, DB Visualizer, TOAD).What CIBC India Offers:At CIBC India, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career that goes well beyond your compensation.We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including competitive fixed pay, performance-based incentive programs, a family-first benefits program, employer contributions for your retirement, attractive time off and leave offerings, wellbeing support, and Moment Makers, our social, points-based recognition program.Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients worldwide.We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day, a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.Privacy:By proceeding with the creation of a profile and submitting an application in response to this job posting, you acknowledge and agree that your personal data will be collected, used, retained and disclosed by CIBC India and its affiliates, as described in the Candidate Privacy Statement.