ABOUT US:

As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning “The Other House” in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions. 

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different - in what we do, in how we work and most importantly in how we enable and develop our people. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take. 

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com  

Role Overview:

We are seeking an accomplished Senior QA Executive with 15+ years of experience in Quality Assurance within the financial domain. This role will lead a remotely distributed team of QA professionals in India with a significant physical presence in Hyderabad, partnering closely with global teams. The Senior QA Executive will be responsible for driving QA strategy, execution, and innovation across a complex ecosystem that includes both legacy applications and a next-generation redesign initiative.

The role requires a proven leader who thrives in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments, with the ability to collaborate effectively with development, business stakeholders, project leadership, and cross-functional groups.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy

· Lead, mentor, and grow medium to larger QA teams with varying skillsets (Automation / Performance /Unit testing).

· Define, implement, and continuously refine Shift Left test strategies for both legacy systems and new applications to redesign projects.

· Create one standard operating model across the organization to ensure consistency and efficiency in QA practices.

· Build a QA Center of Excellence and leverage prior experience in creating a community of practice to foster knowledge sharing and best practices.

· Ensure QA practices are aligned with organizational goals for efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.

· Develop and manage QA budgets, ensuring resource allocation aligns with project needs and organizational priorities.

Stakeholder Management

· Act as the primary liaison between QA, development, Product and business teams as well as senior leadership within the business unit.

· Provide clear communication on QA progress, risks, and outcomes to global stakeholders.

· Participate and be recognized as a subject matter expert in internal firm-wide QA center of excellence initiatives.

· Collaborate with product management and development teams to define quality metrics and success criteria for projects.

Execution & Delivery

· Drive on-time delivery of high-quality releases under tight deadlines.

· Establish robust processes for Shift Left test planning, defect management, regression testing, and automation coverage.

· Oversee quality validation for mission-critical financial applications ensuring compliance with regulatory and risk standards.

· Implement performance testing strategies to ensure applications meet required performance benchmarks.

· Shift left by integrating testing earlier in the development lifecycle to identify issues sooner and improve overall quality.

· Ensure comprehensive documentation of QA processes, test cases, and results for audit and compliance purposes.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

· Implement automation frameworks and best practices to reduce manual effort and optimize test cycles.

· Leverage tools, metrics, and analytics to monitor quality, efficiency, and cost savings.

· Foster a culture of continuous improvement and cross-team collaboration across distributed teams (US and India).

· Integrate QA processes with CI/CD pipelines to enhance automation and streamline deployment processes.

· Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously enhance QA practices and tools.

Qualifications & Skills:

· 15+ years of experience in Quality Assurance and Testing, with strong exposure to the domain of financial services.

· Experience leading large QA teams (80+ members) across distributed geographies.

· Strong expertise in unit testing, and test automation frameworks.

· Proven success in conversion of manual testing to automation for complex systems.

· Experience with QA strategy development, test management tools, and CI/CD integration.

· Demonstrated success in delivering results under tight deadlines and in highly dynamic environments.

· Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

· Ability to balance cost, quality, and speed when designing and implementing test strategies.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.

WHAT WE OFFER

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you. 

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning. 

Our global benefits also include:

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave 
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday!
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression 
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices 
• 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program 
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan 
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location 

Equity in every sense of the word:

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong. 

We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. We take pride in creating a workplace where all our people are empowered to be truly invested in the alternative and bring their whole selves to work.

We are committed to ensuring a welcoming recruiting and onboarding process for everyone. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you. 

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