Test Lead

Bangalore/Gurgaon, India

The Test Lead will be responsible for managing the system integration (end to end) testing processes for our software applications, ensuring that they meet our high-quality standards. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, developing test plans, and executing comprehensive testing strategies to support various IT delivery teams within AXA XL’s Global Technology organization. The role holder will also demonstrate a best-in-class level of expertise in test management, testing best practices, test automation and introduce industry best practices within the team.

What You’ll Be Doing

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Develop and implement effective test strategies and plans for Global Technology software projects
• Define testing scope, objectives, and deliverables
• Manage all aspects of testing including estimation, design, execution, defect management, status reporting, test closure, monitoring & control as well as collecting & reporting testing metrics to drive quality improvement.
• Identify, communicate & track testing risks and issues then help develop mitigation plans to bring them to closure.
• Provide vision, direction and goals for the team supporting our test automation tools and test tools.
• Best-in-class knowledge of testing tools, trends, and best practices to support global technologies test automation (including Selenium,UFT), performance testing tools (including JMETER, GATLING and Performance Center) and test management tools (including JIRA with X-Ray plug-in).
• In-depth knowledge of different test automation frameworks covering UI , Webservices , ETL and performance testing
• Work with our vendors and delivery teams to provide guidance and support whilst implementing our recommended testing tools and best practices for automation, test management and performance testing to support our business and global technology objectives.
• Drive forward Global Technology’s Testing Centre of Exellence roadmap to deliver test process and test automation improvements to your assigned projects.
• Provide guidance and expertise as lead SME for our recommended testing tools and best practices.
• Coordinate and support UAT activities with end-users
• Support internal and external audits to make sure services are delivered in a controlled fashion without undue risk to the company.
• Manage service levels to all test tooling and best practice commitments are met and any variances mitigated to reduce the impact on overall cost, schedule, and quality for business needs.
• Implements and monitors SLA / KPI alignment across the team and range of testing tools.
• Estimate work requests at various levels of confidence and manage estimates against actuals to make sure change controls are appropriately managed.
• Act as the key conduit between the Testing Centre of Excellence team and the wider organizational standards, structures and processes.
• Work with the TCoE to understand our best practices and effectively implement them on your assigned project to achieve our expected quality results.
• Clearly report on the status of testing to stakeholders via stand-up meetings and reports
• take part in all agaile cerimonies as they relate to testing
  
  

You will report to TCoE Lead.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Robust experience in managing and leading testing teams
• Familiarity with TMMi and ISTQB best practices and processes and how to implement them
• Ability to clearly communicate (verbal & written) with project stakeholders and testing team
• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills, including workload prioritization & realistic timescales
• Proficient in programming languages such as Java , Python , Javascript
• Experience in defining the KPIs and metrics to measure the testing effeciency
• Expertise in UAT, system integration testing, load testing, and test automation with Selenium.
• Expertise in designing and development of the test automation framework using tools such as Java , Selenium , RestAssured
• Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter).
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and integration with testing processes.
• Experience of using frameworks such as TestNG, Junit or Cucumber
• Knowledge of AI/ML based testing solutions
• Understanding of Scrum Agile methodology and experience working in a Scrum team.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate test automation goals and influence decisions.
  
  

What we offer

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

Learn more at axaxl.com

Who We Are

Inclusion

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.

• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe
• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
• Enhanced family friendly leave benefits
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter
  
  

Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Total Rewards

AXA XL’s Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides dynamic compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.

We’re committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience”, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

Our Pillars

• Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society - are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature - from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard - by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day - the Global Day of Giving.
  
  

For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability