AVP – Quality Engineering (QE)

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

Location: India (Bengaluru / Hyderabad)

Experience: 1622+ years

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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:

o Functional & non-functional testing

o Performance, security, and resilience testing

o 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

1622+ 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.

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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.