Profile DescriptionWe’re seeking someone to join our team as (Director) Test Automation Engineer who will be delivering both manual and automated quality testing for front-end, Generative AI and Desktop applications. Your experience leading testing of front-end web applications, and your collaborative yet firm approach to getting things done will be critical to your success in this role. This is an individual contributor role requiring hands-on experience in test automation, and API testing along with leadership capabilities to guide and collaborate with offshore teams.Enterprise_TechnologyEnterprise Technology & Services (ETS) delivers shared technology services for Morgan Stanley supporting all business applications and end users. ETS provides capabilities for all stages of Morgan Stanley’s software development lifecycle, enabling productive coding, functional and integration testing, application releases, and ongoing monitoring and support for over 3,000 production applications. ETS also delivers all workplace technologies (desktop, mobile, voice, video, productivity, intranet/internet) in integrated configurations that boost the personal productivity of employees. Application and end user functions are delivered on a scalable, secure, and reliable infrastructure composed of seamlessly integrated datacenter, network, compute, cloud, storage, and database functions.Workforce Technology & ServicesWorkforce Technology & Services Provides the Firm’s workforce with the technology, services and capabilities required to meet the needs of colleagues, partners and clients.QA EngineeringThis is Director position that devises test strategies, conducts and/or coordinates tests, and identifies defects to maintain high standards of performance and reliability.Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.At Morgan Stanley India, we support the Firm’s global businesses, with critical presence across Institutional Securities, Wealth Management, and Investment management, as well as in the Firm’s infrastructure functions of Technology, Operations, Finance, Risk Management, Legal and Corporate & Enterprise Services. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in India since 1993, with campuses in both Mumbai and Bengaluru. We empower our multi-faceted and talented teams to advance their careers and make a global impact on the business. For those who show passion and grit in their work, there’s ample opportunity to move across the businesses for those who show passion and grit in their work.Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on…What you’ll do in the role:Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test cases for web, GenAI and API applicationsEnsure end-to-end quality by implementing testing strategies, automation frameworks, and best practicesWork closely with developers, product and business stakeholders to align testing efforts with project requirementsAct as a bridge between onshore and offshore QA teams, ensuring smooth coordination, knowledge sharing and timely issue resolutionDrive and mentor QA team providing technical guidance and ensuring best QA practices are followedCollaborate in Agile environments, actively participating in sprint planning, stand-ups and retrospectivesContinuously improve testing processes, identify gaps and implement automation where feasible.Ensure production roll testing staffing and attend production rolls as neededCoordinate tool enhancement needs with infra/tools teamCommunicate on team's behalf to both technical and non-technical audiencesWork in an agile environment with various scrum teams, using test management tools such as JIRA / XRAYWhat you’ll bring to the role:At least 4 years’ relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this roleBachelor's degree or equivalent combination of technical education and work experienceExperience in information technology/software development with a proven ability to ensure high quality results and with expertise in test automation, agile methodologies and QA best practices.Strong hands-on experience in Java Selenium, Playwright, Test Complete for UI automationSolid knowledge of QA methodologies, test planning, system dependencies, and product integration phasesAbility to lead teams in a fast-paced environment with short sprint cyclesExposure to the Atlassian tool sets, Bitbucket, JIRA, Confluence, etc.Experience in GenAI testing and API testing using tools like postman, Rest AssuredExcellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with onshore and offshore teamsPreferred Qualifications:BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or EngineeringExperience with Jenkins, Git, Bitbucket, Test Complete, Cloud, Java, SeleniumWHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.
