What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Mgr Quality Engineering position at FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS OFFICE OF FINANCE?

Job Description

FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS OFFICE OF FINANCE

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION : Senior Manager, Quality Engineering DATE : February 2025

DEPARTMENT : Information Technology FLSA : Exempt

REPORTS TO : Director of Product Delivery

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Senior Manager of Quality Engineering (QE) plays a key role in driving the Office of Finance’s (OF) transformation as we evolve our development practices to embrace modern Agile methodologies. This position leads and shapes the future of our Quality Engineering function as we integrate quality practices throughout the Agile development lifecycle. The Senior Manager is responsible for building a high-performing team, implementing innovative testing strategies, and ensuring the highest quality standards across our product development processes.

The Senior Manager of QE will work closely with product owners, developers, and stakeholders to define and implement quality strategies that align with business objectives. This role is responsible for influencing key decisions, guiding the team through an evolving environment, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and agility. We are looking for a strong, results-oriented leader who can inspire and develop a high-performing team, while ensuring the delivery of reliable, high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions for mission critical business services. This role requires strong risk management capabilities to ensure stability and compliance in alignment with our conservative risk approach.

We are proud of the way our teammates are empowered and have a positive impact on everything we do. As the Senior Manager of QE, you will exemplify and champion these Core Values, ensuring they are woven into the team’s daily operations and decisions.

Integrity through accountability, consistency, transparency and trust
Agility through adaptability, continuous improvement, expertise, and flexibility
Partnership through collaboration, communication, leadership, and teamwork
Inclusivity through diversity, relationships, respect, and support

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership and Team Management : Lead, coach, and inspire a team of quality engineers to deliver high-quality software products efficiently while cultivating a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Develop and execute a talent development plan, including performance reviews, career development, and training initiatives

Provide coaching and guidance to team members on quality engineering best practices, testing strategies, and Agile processes

Quality Assurance Strategy : Define and implement comprehensive quality engineering strategies for custom software products in an Agile setting, also supporting technical infrastructure and security / networking changes.

Develop and implement quality engineering strategies that align with business objectives, ensuring software products meet both functional and business quality requirements

Define and implement a modern test pyramid that prioritizes automation, efficiency, and reuse at the bottom layers and costly manual testing at the top

Guide the creation of test plans, test cases, and acceptance criteria that align with the business requirements and technical architecture

Ensure that quality engineering processes and testing methodologies are consistent and scalable across multiple projects

Agile Collaboration : Collaborate closely with product owners, scrum masters, and development teams to continuously refine Agile processes, ensuring that testing is seamlessly integrated into every stage of the development lifecycle

Champion the integration of quality assurance into the Agile development lifecycle, ensuring early issue detection and fostering a continuous feedback loop

Drive the use of automation and CI / CD practices to support fast and reliable deployment cycles

Test Automation and Tools : Oversee the development and maintenance of test automation frameworks and tools.

Ensure comprehensive test coverage for both functional and non-functional requirements (e.g., performance, security)

Evaluate, recommend, and implement testing tools, platforms, and practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of testing

Continuous Improvement : Identify opportunities for process improvements, tool enhancements, and automation to reduce cycle times and improve quality.

Advocate for the adoption of industry best practices in quality engineering, including shift-left testing and Test-Driven Development (TDD)

Track and report quality metrics (e.g., test coverage, test execution), and lead corrective actions when needed

Stakeholder Communication

Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and senior leadership, to align quality goals and deliverables

Provide transparent reporting on quality status, test results, and risks, ensuring stakeholders are informed and can make data-driven decisions

Risk Management

Proactively identify potential quality risks early in the software development lifecycle

Develop and implement mitigation strategies to minimize risks associated with software delivery

Support the OF’s diversity and inclusion (D&I) strategy by following policies and procedures that ensure opportunities for employees and diverse business partners

PRINCIPAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (preferred), or equivalent work experience

A minimum of 7 years of experience in software quality engineering, including at least 3 years in a management or leadership role. Experience in the financial software industry is preferred

Strong experience with Agile development methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, or similar frameworks

Expertise in test automation, CI / CD, and quality engineering best practices

Strong expertise in designing and developing layers of test execution including unit, integration, component, behavioral, end-to-end, and manual

Proficiency with test automation tools, test management tools, and defect tracking systems

Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and related processes

Experience with performance testing, security testing, and non-functional testing

Strong leadership and people management skills, with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams

Demonstrated business acumen within custom software development and fixed income capital markets domains

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Strong problem-solving skills, with a focus on driving results in a fast-paced environment

Ability to listen and integrate ideas from diverse perspectives, build and maintain respectful relationships, collaborate with others, and resolve conflicts constructively

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a custom software development environment, particularly for web applications

Experience working with financial instruments or capital markets software, particularly within fixed income or trading platforms, is highly desirable

Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code, microservices architecture, and DevOps practices

Experience with Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)

Familiarity with security testing frameworks and practices (e.g., OWASP, penetration testing)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Federal Home Loan Banks Office of Finance is committed to equal employment opportunity without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service member status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a parent, marital status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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