Team Mgr - Apps Prog

Bank of America; Chennai; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America in Chennai seeks a seasoned Automation & Engineering Lead with 20+ years of experience in large‑scale Quality Engineering, test automation, platform engineering, and digital transformation. You will define enterprise automation strategy, drive engineering excellence, and lead global teams across complex tech portfolios.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, executive communication, and a proven track record of delivering measurable business outcomes through automation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, IT, or related field.
• Certifications in Test Automation and PMP desirable.
• Experience: 20+ years in QA/Automation leadership.
• Foundational skills in Playwright, Selenium, TestComplete, Cypress, Appium.
• API automation with REST Assured, Postman, Karate.
• CI/CD experience with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps.
• Cloud expertise: AWS, Azure, GCP.
• Programming in Java, Python, JavaScript, C#.
• AI tooling: GitHub Copilot, Azure OpenAI, AI‑driven testing platforms.
• Data/Analytics: SQL, Tableau, Power BI.
• Standard work hours: 10 am–7 pm, Chennai location.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise automation and engineering initiatives across large programs.
• Drive Shift‑Left Testing, CI/CD, AI‑assisted testing, and modern engineering practices.
• Establish scalable governance, standards, KPIs, and best practices.
• Spearhead transformation programs to increase automation and reduce manual effort.
• Advocate for emerging technologies like Generative AI, Agentic AI, predictive analytics.
• Collaborate with business, technology, product, risk and leadership to deliver sustainable value.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Innovation leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science / engineering / IT

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

TestComplete

Cypress

Appium

REST Assured

Postman

Karate

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

AWS

Azure

GCP

Java

Python

JavaScript

C#

GitHub Copilot

Azure OpenAI

AI‑driven testing platforms

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

About Us

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits. We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role‑specific responsibilities and business needs. At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Global Business Services

Global Business Services Global Business Services delivers Technology and Operations capabilities to Lines of Business and Staff Support Functions of Bank of America through a centrally managed, globally integrated delivery model and globally resilient operations. Global Business Services is recognized for flawless execution, sound risk management, operational resiliency, operational excellence and innovation. In India, we are present in five locations and operate as BA Continuum India Private Limited (BACI), a non‑banking subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation and the operating company for India operations of Global Business Services.

Process Overview

Process Overview Application Engineering Services (AES) Team is strategic horizontal group within Global Markets Technology (GMT) that aims to provide contemporary, value‑driven and end‑to‑end capability for transformation projects by building niche capability within the organization These are designed specifically for Risk reduction and Environment stability and modernization. They will be responsible for the upkeep and upgradation of non‑prod environments. They will work closely with development teams and Technology & Infrastructure teams to help maintain the non‑prod environments for GMT applications.

Job Description

Job Description: Seeking a seasoned Automation & Engineering Lead with 20+ years of experience in leading large‑scale Quality Engineering, Test Automation, Platform Engineering, and Digital Transformation initiatives. The candidate will be responsible for defining enterprise automation strategy, driving engineering excellence, establishing scalable automation frameworks, and leading high‑performing global teams across complex technology portfolios. This role requires strong stakeholder management, executive communication, innovation leadership, and a proven track record of delivering measurable business outcomes through automation and modernization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the vision, strategy, and execution of enterprise‑wide Automation and Engineering initiatives, aligning technology investments with business objectives to accelerate digital transformation and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Drive the adoption of Shift‑Left Testing, Continuous Quality Engineering, AI‑assisted testing, intelligent automation, and modern engineering practices to improve release velocity, software quality, operational efficiency, and platform resiliency.
• Establish scalable governance frameworks, operating models, engineering standards, KPIs, and best practices that promote consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Spearhead large‑scale transformation programs focused on increasing automation coverage, reducing manual effort, optimizing costs, and enhancing customer experience through innovative solutions.
• Champion the adoption of emerging technologies, including Generative AI, Agentic AI, predictive analytics, and autonomous testing, to create a future‑ready engineering ecosystem.
• Collaborate closely with business, technology, product, risk, and executive stakeholders to develop strategic roadmaps, secure sponsorship, and deliver sustainable value through modernization, innovation, and engineering excellence.

Requirements

• Education- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• Certifications if any- Test Automation related, PMP certification
• Experience Range- 20 + years
• Foundational skills: Test Automation: Playwright, Selenium, TestComplete, Cypress, Appium
• API Automation: REST Assured, Postman, Karate
• CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps
• Cloud: AWS, Azure, GCP
• Programming: Java, Python, JavaScript, C#
• AI Tools: GitHub Copilot, Azure OpenAI, AI‑driven testing platforms
• Quality Engineering & Observability Tools
• Desired skills Data & Analytics: SQL, Tableau, Power BI
• Work Timings- General Shift (10 am– 7pm)
• Job Location- CHENNAI

About Us

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being. Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi‑faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization. Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!

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