Industry/sector
not applicable
specialism
quality engineering
management level
manager
job description & summary
at pwc, our people in software and product innovation focus on developing cutting-edge software solutions and driving product innovation to meet the evolving needs of clients. These individuals combine technical experience with creative thinking to deliver innovative software products and solutions.
in quality engineering at pwc, you will focus on implementing leading practice standards of quality in software development and testing processes. In this field, you will use your experience to identify and resolve defects, optimise performance, and enhance user experience.
job description
growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our firm.
examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
* craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
* apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
* validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
* direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
* deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
* initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
* make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
* model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific pwc tax and audit guidance), the firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
note: defined globally and is not available for editing job requirements and preferences basic qualifications minimum degree required (bq) bachelor degree minimum year(s) of experience (bq) 7 year(s) required knowledge/skills (bq)
oral and written proficiency in english required
preferred qualifications preferred knowledge/skills
please reference skill categories for job description details.
job summary
we are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented systems integration test lead to oversee and coordinate the testing of complex, multi-system integrations. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of strong technical, analytical, and leadership skills with proven experience in managing integration testing across distributed applications, apis, and cloud environments. Must have deep knowledge of complex system multi-tiered architecture, technical stack and data/messaging communication flows.
this role will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of end-to-end & system integration testing activities - manage e2e testing and coordination with external integration partners, ensuring system interoperability, performance, and reliability.
key responsibilities
test strategy and planning
* define and implement a comprehensive systems integration test strategy aligned with overall project and release objectives across all environments.
* develop detailed test plans, scenarios, and integration workflows covering data exchange, api interactions, and component interoperability.
* collaborate with solution architects, developers, and business analysts to identify integration touchpoints and dependencies.
* establish test entry/exit criteria and coordinate readiness reviews across teams.
test execution and management
* lead the execution of integration, system, and end-to-end testing across multiple platforms and environments.
* coordinate and liaise, plan testing activities with external integration teams to ensure integration testing is planned and executed for external dependency releases and internal releases.
* oversee defect triage and root cause analysis, ensuring timely resolution and retesting of issues.
* ensure test environments are properly configured and maintained for each integration cycle.
* track testing progress, report metrics, and provide visibility to stakeholders on system integration health and readiness.
* independently troubleshoot e2e flows by evaluating logs, gif, database/data flows, messaging queues, etc.
* report on status to stakeholders on regular cadence and for release signoffs.
automation and tools
* own and develop integration automation frameworks and tests to improve coverage and efficiency.
* work with devops and qa teams to integrate automated integration tests into ci/cd pipelines.
* select and manage appropriate tools and frameworks for integration automation tests (e.g., postman, readyapi, jmeter, selenium, jenkins, azure devops).
collaboration and communication
* coordinate with external and cross-functional teams — including development, devops, infrastructure, rm, sre and qa — to ensure seamless test execution.
* communicate testing progress, risks, and issues to senior stakeholders and project managers.
* promote best practices in integration testing, data validation, and quality engineering across teams.
continuous improvement
* identify opportunities for process improvement in test planning, environment setup, and test execution.
* evaluate emerging tools and technologies to enhance integration testing effectiveness and automation.
* mentor and guide team members in integration testing methodologies and practices.
qualifications
* bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
* 7+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 3+ years focused on systems integration or end-to-end testing leadership.
* strong understanding of integration patterns, apis (rest, soap), message queues, and data exchange formats (json, xml).
* hands-on experience with test automation tools such as postman, readyapi, selenium, jmeter, or similar.
* proficiency with ci/cd tools like jenkins, gitlab, or azure devops.
* familiarity with tools like jira, powerbi, miro, etc.
* experience working in agile/scrum environments and managing test deliverables across multiple concurrent projects.
* excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
* experience testing integrations across cloud platforms (aws, azure, gcp).
* knowledge of microservices architecture and containerized deployments (docker, kubernetes).
* familiarity with performance and reliability testing of integrated systems.
* certification in istqb, agile testing, or equivalent qa frameworks.
travel requirements
up to 20%
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