Lead and execute functional, automation, and performance testing for core banking platforms. Manage defect lifecycle, maintain test environments, analyze results, apply Agile testing practices, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure software quality and compliance in banking and capital markets projects.
The Opportunity
As a Test Execution Leader within our Banking and Capital Markets sector, you will play a pivotal role in driving software and product innovation. You will focus on evaluating systems and software applications to identify defects, errors, or gaps in functionality, confirming they meet specified requirements and perform as expected. As a Senior Associate, you will leverage your skills to build meaningful client connections, manage and inspire others, and navigate complex situations. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, delivering quality solutions while embracing ambiguity and using these moments as opportunities for growth.
In this role at PwC, you will be part of our Operations competency network, working within our Core Banking Technology practice. You will utilize a broad range of tools and methodologies to generate new ideas and solve problems, developing a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is evolving. Your ability to interpret data will inform insights and recommendations, reinforcing professional and technical standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to deepen your technical skills and grow your personal brand while contributing to innovative software solutions.
Responsibilities
- Executing test cases and scenarios to validate software functionality and performance
- Managing defect identification and resolution processes to enhance software quality
- Utilizing automation testing tools to streamline testing procedures and improve efficiency
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align testing strategies with project objectives
- Implementing quality assurance best practices to maintain software reliability and compliance
- Conducting performance testing to assess system capabilities under various conditions
- Developing and maintaining test environments to support comprehensive testing activities
- Analyzing test results to inform insights and recommendations for software improvements
- Applying agile methodologies to adapt testing processes to evolving project requirements
- Leading efforts in debugging and fault analysis to identify and rectify software issues
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 2 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Utilizing Acceptance Testing and Automation Testing methodologies
- Excelling in Agile Program Management and Agile SDLC practices
- Demonstrating proficiency in Software Quality Assurance (SQA) processes
- Navigating complex banking and capital markets environments
- Building meaningful client connections and anticipating client needs
- Developing a deeper understanding of business context changes
- Upholding professional and technical standards in client engagements
The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $202,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
As a Test Execution Leader within our Banking and Capital Markets sector, you will play a pivotal role in driving software and product innovation. You will focus on evaluating systems and software applications to identify defects, errors, or gaps in functionality, confirming they meet specified requirements and perform as expected. As a Senior Associate, you will leverage your skills to build meaningful client connections, manage and inspire others, and navigate complex situations. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, delivering quality solutions while embracing ambiguity and using these moments as opportunities for growth.
In this role at PwC, you will be part of our Operations competency network, working within our Core Banking Technology practice. You will utilize a broad range of tools and methodologies to generate new ideas and solve problems, developing a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is evolving. Your ability to interpret data will inform insights and recommendations, reinforcing professional and technical standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to deepen your technical skills and grow your personal brand while contributing to innovative software solutions.
Responsibilities
- Executing test cases and scenarios to validate software functionality and performance
- Managing defect identification and resolution processes to enhance software quality
- Utilizing automation testing tools to streamline testing procedures and improve efficiency
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align testing strategies with project objectives
- Implementing quality assurance best practices to maintain software reliability and compliance
- Conducting performance testing to assess system capabilities under various conditions
- Developing and maintaining test environments to support comprehensive testing activities
- Analyzing test results to inform insights and recommendations for software improvements
- Applying agile methodologies to adapt testing processes to evolving project requirements
- Leading efforts in debugging and fault analysis to identify and rectify software issues
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 2 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Utilizing Acceptance Testing and Automation Testing methodologies
- Excelling in Agile Program Management and Agile SDLC practices
- Demonstrating proficiency in Software Quality Assurance (SQA) processes
- Navigating complex banking and capital markets environments
- Building meaningful client connections and anticipating client needs
- Developing a deeper understanding of business context changes
- Upholding professional and technical standards in client engagements
The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $202,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
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