Quality Engineering Manager - HCM

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Quality Management  

• Accountable for all quality aspects in multiple squads or multiple sub-domains. 

• Define and align with stakeholders (HO, PQEM, EM) on the testing strategy and approach.  

• Participate in the strategic delivery planning of the squads and domain. 

• Promote and implement Shift-Left testing and Automation first. 

• Maintain and enforce testing approach, best practices, align/adapt to the global processes. 

• Understanding the testing challenges/blockers, be an escalation point for quality issues and help to resolve them. 

• Participate in software development process including fixing complex production code, reviewing code, and contributing to software design, if required. 

• Drive the design, implementation, maintenance of automation frameworks and CI/CD integration. 

• Manage all the stages of testing (ST, ST +1, SIT) and the SIT environment.  

• Define, monitor and report the quality metrics.  

• Manage release testing activities. review, sign-off testing results. 

2. Talent Management  

• Recruit and make QE hiring decision.  

• Participate in planning and allocating QEs across multiple squads.  

• Build a strong team culture and foster employee engagement. 

3. Performance Management  

• Define the QE goals based on the domain and QE center’s priorities. 

• Have development/career plans and 1-1 for team members. 

• Provide feedback and assess the performance on a quarter/annual basis. 

4. Capability Building  

• Identify gaps, organize training for upskilling the QE capabilities. 

• Train and enable senior QEs to take leadership roles.  

• Contribute to building cross-domain capabilities for NAB. 

• Innovation  

• Drive, contribute towards innovation in QE processes/tools and domain’s innovations. 

• Support the QE colleagues to stay on top of the latest testing technology trends. 

 
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES 

• 12-15 years of quality engineering experience along with people leadership experience of large teams (20 – 30 members) with excellent leadership and organizational skills to simultaneously direct, inspire, coach, and lead multiple quality teams in a dynamically changing environment. 

• Strong quality mindset and familiar with implementing shift-left testing approach. 

• Expert in testing methodologies and techniques, extensive experience with the quality engineering practices of end-to-end enterprise grade systems. 

• Ability to implement domain level strategies to improve the quality of application. 

• Knowledge of software development, software design, and overall system architecture. 

• Strong programming skills in any programming language. (such as Java, JavaScript, Python)  

• Expert in automation architect and framework development from scratch using specific domain testing stack. (Such as Selenium, Appium, Espresso, WDIO, Playwright, Rest Assured,  

• Solid Cloud and CI/CD Experience - Knowledge of AWS, Azure, Docker & Kubernetes, Jenkins 

• Demonstrable problem-solving and decision-making skills along with strong teamwork, collaboration & communication. 

• Ability to learn and become an SME in a banking domain or subdomain (s) 

THE BENEFITS AND PERKS   

We appreciate and reward our colleagues who do great work every day – from excelling for our customers, to taking ownership of an issue to get it resolved. Here’s how we support our people with a range of exclusive benefits.   

1. Generous compensation and benefit package    

• Attractive salary    

• 20-day paid annual leave and 7-day paid sick leave   

• 13th month salary and Annual Performance Bonus   

• Premium healthcare for yourself and family members   

• Monthly allowance for team activities   

• Premium welcome kit and occasional gifts of appreciation   

• Extra benefits on your work anniversary   

2. Exciting career and development opportunities     

• Large scale products with modern technologies in banking domain   

• Clear roadmap for career advancement in both technical and leadership pathways   

• Access to digital learning platform such as Udemy   

• Consistent and high-quality leadership training through the Distinctive Leadership program (DLP)   

• Specialist capabilities and accreditations in key skill areas such as Cloud Engineering, Digital, Data, Security and SREs (Site reliability engineers)   

• Sponsored English course with native teachers   

• Opportunity for training in Australia   

3. Professional and engaging working environment     

• Hybrid working model and excellent work-life balance   

• State-of-the-art & modern Agile office   

• Food and beverages in the office pantry   

• Employee Assistance Program to improve your physical and mental health   

• Annual team activities and company events   

• A solid and talented team behind you – great people who love what they do   

A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE WORKS BETTER FOR EVERYONE   

We know that our people make us who we are. That's why we have built a culture of respect – where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their true authentic selves at NAB. With our focus on inclusion and diversity, and in partnership with our Employee Resource Groups, NAB is a place where First Nations colleagues, colleagues of all genders, sexualities and ages, carers and colleagues with disability, and colleagues from all cultures, races and religions have the opportunity to thrive, connect and grow.   

We are intent on providing an environment where you can work your way. Ask about our many flexible work options and please let us know if we can provide any adjustments throughout the recruitment process.   

CLOUD-FIRST    

NAB is undergoing an exciting "Cloud First" technology transformation by taking advantage of the latest tools and techniques used by leading technology and digital companies globally. But it’s not just about the Tech, we are also investing heavily in our people, so if you have an appetite to learn, grow and elevate others around you, this is the place for you!    

If this excites you, let's have a chat over a cup of coffee!