About the role

Engineering Manager, Director leading Development and QA engineering practices at Fitch Group in Chicago. Focusing on automation frameworks and agile squad operations while integrating AI methodologies.

Responsibilities

Own Development and QA engineering practices for more than one agile squad.
Automate testing scenarios of every single story played during the sprint and mentor other junior engineers to achieve development and test automation using agentic AI methodologies.
Contribute to and develop sophisticated automation frameworks that are efficient, flexible, and reusable with innovative AI-driven approaches.
Integrate code and test case execution and reporting within the CI/CD pipeline to align with the DevOps strategy, criteria, requirements, and user stories.
Work with cross-functional teams including business analysts, developers, and users to build and refine test strategies for your team as well as to ensure integrity of dependent systems.
Implement BDD practices and frameworks to enhance test automation and acceptance criteria using cutting-edge AI techniques.
Work in the SDET capacity to automate early and efficiently.

Good understanding of LLMs, and experience with at least one of the mainstream coding assistants like GitHub Copilot, claude code and Amazon Q.
Proficient with Python and Java programming languages.
React.js experience will be an added advantage.
10+ years of experience with development, automation testing, hands on experience with Playwright/Python and Selenium/Java with a passion for agentic AI solutions.
6+ years integrating automated testing with DevOps tools (Github actions/Bamboo).
4+ years of API testing with RestAssured and OpenAPI related toolsets, and a mindset of leveraging AI assistance to move quickly.
Hands-on building reusable test components to validate AI-generated outputs against business logic, factual accuracy, and explainability standards is a plus.
Experience in leveraging code assistants (Agentic AI Plugins) to accelerate test case creation, code suggestions and documentation to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Proficient in performance testing tools (JMeter, K6, Neoload, LoadRunner).
Skilled in writing SQL/NoSQL queries for data verification.
Solid understanding of BDD concepts, acceptance criteria and testing.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to deliver high quality results in a complex environment by driving initiatives forward.

Hybrid Work Environment: 2 days a week in office required.
A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity.
Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals.
Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing.
Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively.
Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe.
Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community.