The Software Quality Assurance Manager will support this team as a collaborator and liaise with business partners across multiple workstreams, as well as with other technology groups.  Initially the Software Quality Assurance Manager will provide quality assurance support for several of key applications for Private Wealth, including our core system for the associates of the firm. As new systems and technology are implemented the Software Quality Assurance Manager will build out testing capabilities to meet the new needs. This role will also be responsible for implementing a long-term automated testing strategy.The key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Collaborating with project managers, business analysts, and business partners to understand and analyze business requirements for projectsWorking in partnership with users/developers to gain an understanding of in-flight functionality (agile) as it is being developed and creating test plans/cases based upon that understandingAnalyzing business requirements documentation, when provided, to create test plans and test cases for the verification of functionality yet to be deliveredManaging an offshore QA team to assist in test case development for new functionality and regression testingReporting defects and issues; tracking resolution of open defects/issues; communicating results to the project team and senior managementSupervising construction of regression test suite and working with offshore team to automate itCertifying periodic development releases, identifying potential areas of risk, and working with developers and project management to mitigate themWhat makes this role unique or interesting (if applicable)?The Private Wealth team will be working on automation and workflow projects across the AllianceBernstein’s business units, giving the Software Quality Assurance Manager the unique opportunity to view multiple aspects of how a mature, global asset management/financial firm operates.  In addition, the Software Quality Assurance Manager will be exposed to innovative technology including data analytics and AI-enabled automation tools.  The projects he or she will work on are innovative projects that have a real impact on AllianceBernstein’s business.What is the professional development value of this role, i.e. what learning and professional growth does the role offer the candidate?This role will allow the candidate to learn multiple aspects of AllianceBernstein’s operations and grow his or her knowledge of the financial industry.  The Software Quality Assurance Manager will develop experience improving complex problems with innovative solutions.  The person taking this role will gain a rare glimpse of the big picture, portable to all levels of the financial industry. They will meet key individuals throughout the company and learn to think in integrative, holistic terms. From a Quality Assurance/Testing perspective, they will be challenged to find new testing solutions for a development process that prizes rapid response to users’ needs over more structured methodologies.Job Qualifications (The ideal candidate should have the following):Qualifications, Experience, Education:BS in Computer Science, Math, Engineering, Economics or related major9+ years’ experience in the field of Quality Assurance with strong QA fundamentals, experience in functional testing, regression testing and exploratory testing4+ years’ experience in testing complex enterprise web applications with multiple upstream and downstream integrations2+ years’ experience with automated testing1+ years’ experience with mobile application testingExperience in managing and reporting of defectsKeen understanding of SDLC, STLCExperience in the financial services sector a plusSkills:Excellent verbal and written communication skillsExperience writing, managing and executing end to end test plans and test casesAnalytical and problem-solving skillsDetail oriented, self-starter and a team playerAbility to follow a project schedule, juggling tasks and priorities to meet rapidly changing deadlinesAbility to write automated tests using Selenium or an equivalent automation toolAbility to prioritize tasks within the project and work with minimal supervisionAbility to work and deliver in an agile environment supporting multiple teamsProficient in SQL and ExcelExperience working with offshore teams is a plusAccessibility testing experience is a plusPune, India