Lead Quality Engineer — Melbourne, Melbourne Region

Expired

LGT Crestone has emerged as a leader in the Australian private wealth sector. Acquired by LGT in 2022, we are now a part of the world’s largest family-owned wealth management and asset management group. As a privately owned firm decision processes are short and structures are stable. Together LGT and LGT Crestone provide the deep trusted relationships of a local firm, with the scale strength and security of a multinational. We provide unprecedented global perspectives, more investment opportunities and fresh expertise in private markets, sustainable investing and intergenerational wealth. No matter your role, your drive, talent, ideas, and vision allow us to support people in achieving financial success. About the Opportunity LGT Crestone is at the forefront of financial technology, innovating in the wealth management space with advanced technological solutions. As the Lead Quality Engineer, you will be integral to ensuring that our software systems not only meet industry standards but set them. This role calls for a visionary leader who can shape the quality assurance framework and culture across our diverse technological landscape. Driving Excellence in Software Quality : Enhance software reliability, performance, and user satisfaction, elevating client trust. Strategic Influence on Product Development : Integrate quality at every stage of the software lifecycle, reducing risks, cutting costs, and accelerating feature delivery. Leadership and Team Empowerment: Lead and develop a talented QA team, fostering continuous improvement and preparing future QA leaders. Collaboration and Integration: Act as a pivotal link among tech teams, business units, and partners, aligning tech solutions with business objectives . Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Refine QA processes to stay ahead of industry trends, enhancing operational efficiency. Stakeholder Engagement and Satisfaction: Maintain high quality standards and thorough testing, ensuring product excellence and boosting client satisfaction and retention. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Spearhead the development and implementation of a comprehensive quality assurance strategy that aligns with our ambitious business objectives and technological innovations. Innovative Testing Solutions: Craft and deploy sophisticated testing frameworks that integrate both manual and automated testing methods. Focus on enhancing speed, efficiency, and scalability of software delivery while maintaining rigorous quality standards. Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary quality assurance liaison among senior management, technology teams, and external partners. Drive the consensus around quality standards, methodologies, and practices that reflect both current and future industry trends. Quality Metrics and Reporting: Design, implement, and manage quality metrics and reporting systems that provide detailed insights into the performance of software development processes, facilitating strategic decisions and continuous improvements. Team Development and Mentorship: Build, lead, and nurture a high-performing team of Quality Engineers. Create opportunities for professional growth and learning, ensuring the team remains motivated and productive. Process Optimisation: Continuously assess and optimise testing processes to ensure they are robust, efficient, and adaptable to changing project scopes and market conditions. Risk Management: Proactively identify potential quality risks in software releases and create strategic mitigation plans to prevent disruptions in service delivery . About You With a proven track record as a QA / Test leader in the fintech or wealth management sectors, you deeply understand the challenges and opportunities unique to these industries. Your expertise includes establishing and maintaining automated testing frameworks using appropriate tools and working within continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) environments. Proficiency with test management tools like Jira, Confluence, and Zephyr is a must . You excel in implementing Agile and Scrum methodologies, supported by certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), or SAFe Agilist (SA). Your exceptional analytical and strategic thinking abilities drive innovation and effective problem-solving within the QA function. As an inspiring leader, you foster teamwork, innovation, and accountability. Your superb communication skills enable you to convey complex quality issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Adaptable to new technologies and changing business requirements, you maintain high-quality standards with meticulous attention to detail. Ideally, you will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science , Engineering, or a related field. With at least 7 years in software quality assurance and 3 years in a leadership role, you bring valuable industry experience and a commitment to excellence. LGT Crestone is committed to the ongoing development of their employees. Your development will be managed and tailored to your role and future career path. LGT Crestone is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their gender, marital/parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.