Sr Lead - Software Quality Engineering - Pune/Bangalore

085 Northern Operating Srvs Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust seeks an Automation QA Lead for its India centers. You will own quality delivery across Trade, Securities, Accounting and Corporate Actions applications. Define test architecture, drive regression strategy, and ensure audit‑ready releases in partnership with Product, Development and Operations.

You will mentor QA engineers, shape testing strategy, and oversee end‑to‑end validation across complex workflows while aligning with governance and risk standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 13+ years of QA/testing experience, preferably in Asset Servicing.
• Proven leadership with ownership, accountability and decision‑making.
• Ability to communicate with senior stakeholders and delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for functional test delivery across multi‑system platforms.
• Define test architecture, scope, entry/exit criteria, and regression strategy.
• Lead planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of testing activities.
• Analyze requirements to identify functional risks and coverage gaps.
• Triage defects, assess severity, and drive resolution with stakeholders.
• Provide quality sign‑off for releases with documented risks and mitigations.
• Mentor QA team members and drive adherence to testing standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in test effectiveness and coverage.

Skills

Automation framework design

Programming languages

CI/CD integration

Containers & observability

AI tools exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tools

BaNCS

Job description

About Northern Trust

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. Northern Trust is looking for a Senior Lead to join its Technology Development Centre in Pune/Bangalore, India.

Job Overview

The Automation QA Lead holds distinct accountability for quality delivery across Trade, Securities, Accounting , Corporate Actions application changes and initiatives. The role is responsible for defining test architecture, embedding quality into delivery execution, and ensuring stable, compliant, and audit‑ready releases. The role partners closely with Product, Business, Development, Operations, and vendor teams and serves as a functional quality escalation point.

Application Domain

Asset Servicing, Reconciliation , Asset Pricing, Trade life cycle, Corporate actions

Required Technical Skills

• Deep expertise in designing automation frameworks for Web, API, MQ, DB and mainframe systems
• Strong programming ability in Typescripts/ JavaScript Java, Python or similar languages with CI CD integration
• Experience with containers, observability, test data, environment lifecycle, performance and reliability testing
• Strong exposure to latest AI tools / technologies with exposure to agentic workflows

Roles & Responsibilities

• Accountable for functional test delivery across Securities platforms including Post‑Trade, Settlements, Custody, Reconciliation, and Payments.
• Responsible for defining Test architecture, including scope, approach, entry/exit criteria, regression strategy, and quality gates.
• Lead planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of functional and integration testing activities.
• Analyze business requirements, workflows, and dependencies to identify functional risks and coverage gaps.
• Accountable for functional defect triage, severity assessment, business impact articulation, and driving defects to resolution.
• Provide functional quality sign‑off for releases, including clearly documented risks, constraints, and mitigation plans.
• Oversee end‑to‑end business flow validation across upstream and downstream systems.
• Act as an escalation point for functional quality risks, delivery issues, and readiness concerns.
• Drive consistent status reporting, RAID management, readiness reviews, and stakeholder communications.
• Mentor and guide QA team members, ensuring adherence to functional testing standards, practices, and delivery discipline.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on test effectiveness, consistency, and functional coverage maturity.

Required Knowledge

• Strong understanding of Asset Servicing domains, particularly Post‑Trade processing like settlements.
• In‑depth knowledge of functional testing, integration testing, regression strategy, and release readiness practices.
• Familiarity with complex enterprise platforms supporting Capital Markets processing (BaNCS or similar).
• Understanding of interface concepts including APIs, file‑based integrations, and messaging (SWIFT preferred).
• Knowledge of QA governance, audit readiness, and risk‑based testing methodologies.

Required Skills

• Proven experience owning functional QA delivery for complex, multi‑system platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to assess functional impacts and testing risks.
• Excellent defect management, stakeholder communication, and influence skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, risks, and delivery timelines concurrently.
• Exposure to hybrid QA models and automation impact analysis (hands‑on automation not mandatory).

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 13+ years of experience in QA / Testing, preferably within Asset Servicing.
• Demonstrated leadership through ownership, accountability, and decision‑making (Lead IC role).
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, product owners, and delivery teams.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented, and quality‑driven mindset with strong execution focus.

Shift

EMEA: 12:30PM to 9:30PM IST

Working with Us

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve. Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [e-mail], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.

About Our Bangalore Office

The Northern Trust Bangalore office, established in 2005, is home to over 5,600 employees. In this stunning office space, we offer fantastic amenities which include our Arrival Hub - Jungle, the GameZone, and the Employee Experience Zone that appeal to both clients and employees. Learn more. Looking for greater? You found it. A global financial leader with more than 22,000 employees in 23 locations worldwide, Northern Trust empowers our employees to achieve more than just business goals. Our focus on work-life balance, career mobility and unique opportunities are just a few of the reasons we’ve been named one of the world’s most admired companies.

Terms and Conditions

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APAC/INDIA EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development.

Canada EEO STATEMENT

Northern Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and other employment decisions at Northern Trust are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.

EMEA EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development.

USA EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy of The Northern Trust Company to afford equal opportunity in all phases of employment without regard to an individual's age, race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic tests and information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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