QA Automation Senior Manager

Kumaran Systems; Toronto; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Kumaran Systems in Toronto is seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager – QA-Automation to lead enterprise‑scale quality engineering in a fast‑paced banking environment. You will drive automation‑first testing, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor QA teams across digital and core banking platforms.

The role requires deep automation framework expertise, leadership capabilities, and domain knowledge in banking and financial services.

Qualifications

• 12–18+ years in QA/Test Engineering, with 5+ years in leadership.
• Proven experience leading large-scale QA automation initiatives in banking/financial services.
• Demonstrated success transforming manual QA teams into automation-first organizations.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute automation-first QA strategy across banking platforms.
• Lead enterprise QA teams and align with regulatory requirements.
• Integrate CI/CD and DevOps practices into testing workflows.
• Oversee performance and non‑functional testing across digital and core banking systems.
• Foster team development and talent management within QA organizations.

Skills

Python

Java

JavaScript

Automation frameworks

API testing

CI/CD

Cloud platforms

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

API testing tools

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About Us

Kumaran Systems: Engineering Future-Ready Transformations Since 1992, Kumaran Systems has been helping enterprises bridge the past and the future, reimagining legacy systems and embracing AI-led possibilities. With over 34 years of delivery excellence, we specialise in re-engineering core applications, driving cloud transformation, and building automation-first, GenAI-enabled ecosystems across the Banking and Financial Services, Insurance, Telecom, and Automotive sectors. We help organisations not just upgrade their systems but reimagine what’s possible.

About Us

Kumaran Systems: Engineering Future-Ready Transformations Since 1992, Kumaran Systems has been helping enterprises bridge the past and the future, reimagining legacy systems and embracing AI-led possibilities. With over 34 years of delivery excellence, we specialise in re-engineering core applications, driving cloud transformation, and building automation-first, GenAI-enabled ecosystems across the Banking and Financial Services, Insurance, Telecom, and Automotive sectors. We help organisations not just upgrade their systems but reimagine what’s possible.

Why Kumaran?

We blend engineering discipline with AI innovation, helping clients modernise with confidence, automate with clarity, and scale with purpose. Our global delivery model ensures agility, responsiveness, and seamless collaboration, with clients always at the heart of every engagement. At Kumaran, we don’t just solve problems, we engineer future-ready transformations.

Role Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• QA Strategy & Leadership
• Automation Excellence
• CI/CD & DevOps Integration
• Banking Domain Quality Assurance
• Stakeholder Management
• Performance & Non-Functional Testing
• Team Development & Talent Management

Required Qualifications / Experience

• 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.

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in programming languages: Python, Java, or JavaScript.
• Hands-on experience with:
• Automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, etc.)
• API testing tools
• CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Domain Knowledge

• Deep understanding of banking systems, payment processing, and financial regulations.
• Experience working in highly regulated environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.