AVP Quality Engineering

Spot Your Leaders; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Spot Your Leaders in Hyderabad seeks an AVP Quality Engineering to lead enterprise QE transformation, moving from traditional testing to automation-led, product-aligned QE.

You will define QE vision, strategy, operating model, and transformation roadmap, partnering with product, platform, DevOps, and business stakeholders to embed quality across Agile, CI/CD and releases.

Qualifications

• 20+ years in Quality Engineering or related field.
• Proven track record of large QE transformations.
• Expertise in automation, Agile/DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with enterprise-scale programs across geographies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define QE transformation roadmap aligned to product goals.
• Transition testing to automation-first, continuous quality engineering.
• Embed QE in Agile / Scrum / SAFe delivery models.
• Lead QE strategy across functional and non-functional testing.
• Present QE metrics and outcomes to CXO-level stakeholders.

Skills

QE Transformation

Automation Leadership

Agile & DevOps

Stakeholder Management

Executive Communication

Tools

CI/CD Tools

Automation Frameworks

Job description

Job Description: AVP Quality Engineering (QE) & Test Transformation

Location: Hyderabad

Experience: Minimum 20+ years of experience

Reporting to: CPO / Engineering Leadership

Role Overview

The AVP Quality Engineering will lead enterprise-wide QE transformation, moving quality from traditional testing to a modern, automation-led, product-aligned QE function. This role will define the QE vision, strategy, operating model, and transformation roadmap, while partnering closely with product engineering, platform teams, DevOps, and business stakeholders.

This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who has built and scaled QE practices, driven shift‑left quality, and embedded quality deeply into Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

QE Transformation & Strategy

• Define and drive the QE transformation roadmap aligned to product and digital engineering goals.
• Transition testing teams from manual / siloed QA to automation‑first, continuous quality engineering.
• Champion shift‑left and shift‑right quality practices, including testability, observability, and production quality metrics.
• Establish QE standards, frameworks, and governance models across programs.

Automation & Tooling Leadership

• Drive adoption and standardization of test automation frameworks across UI, API, mobile, and data layers.
• Lead QE strategy across:
• Functional & non‑functional testing
• Performance, security, and resilience testing
• Test data management and environment strategy
• Evaluate and onboard modern tools in automation, AI‑assisted testing, and quality analytics.

Product & Agile Alignment

• Embed QE deeply within Agile / Scrum / SAFe delivery models.
• Partner with Product Managers, Engineering Leaders, and Architects to ensure quality is built into design and development.
• Enable CI/CD‑integrated testing pipelines and continuous feedback loops.

Delivery & Client Engagement

• Act as a senior QE advisor for large transformation programs and strategic clients.
• Support pre‑sales and solutioning for QE‑led transformation deals and proposals.
• Present QE strategy, metrics, and transformation outcomes to CXO‑level stakeholders.

Practice Building & People Leadership

• Build, mentor, and scale high‑performing QE teams and leaders.
• Define career paths, competency models, and upskilling programs for QE talent.
• Drive a culture of engineering excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Required Experience & Background

• 20+ years of experience in Quality Engineering / Test Transformation / Engineering Excellence.
• Proven track record of leading large‑scale QE transformation programs.
• Strong experience in automation frameworks, Agile/DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience working with product engineering, platform, and digital transformation teams.
• Exposure to enterprise‑scale programs across multiple geographies preferred.
• Experience in IT services / digital engineering organizations strongly preferred.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Deep understanding of modern QE practices (automation‑first, shift‑left, continuous testing).
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate quality metrics into business outcomes.
• Strategic thinker with strong execution capability.
• Excellent communication and executive presence.

Nice‑to‑Have / Value Add

• Experience with AI/ML‑driven testing, test intelligence, or quality analytics.
• Background in product companies or product‑led services organizations.
• Experience supporting pre‑sales and large transformation pursuits.

Why This Role

• Opportunity to build a future‑ready QE organization.
• High‑impact role working directly with product and engineering leadership.
• Ability to influence technology, culture, and delivery outcomes at scale.
• Work on cutting‑edge digital and product engineering programs.