Veeva Systems is looking for a Director – Testing Automation (Infra & Shared Services) –who will contribute to organization building and oversee the day-to-day delivery of mission-critical Vault applications. This is a hands-on position for delivering a quality test automation suite along with managing teams of talented and enthusiastic engineers who are remotely located.

• You would be responsible for managing teams of managers and/or team leads in the field of test automation and quality assurance
• Coach, mentor, and develop managers to build and retain high-performing teams
• Effectively communicate the organization’s vision, goals, and strategies to manager-level teams
• Translate organizational objectives into actionable plans for manager-level teams and ensure their successful execution
• Create a supportive and inclusive work environment where managers feel empowered to contribute their ideas and expertise
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to managers for their professional growth
• Resource planning and allocation to optimize team productivity and achieve strategic objectives
• Drive organizational change initiatives related to process improvements, technology adoptions, or organizational restructuring
• Capability to facilitate cross-functional collaboration and coordination between different teams, stakeholders & geographies

• 15+ years of experience in quality assurance/DevOps with a focus on test automation in a product-based organization. Including 5+ years of management experience managing managers
• Ability to articulate complex technical concepts and ideas in a clear and concise manner to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong decision-making skills to make informed choices regarding resource allocation, project prioritization, and strategic investments
• Capability to analyze risks and benefits associated with different courses of action and make decisions that align with the organization’s objectives
• Proven ability to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within manager-level teams.
• Proficiency in test automation frameworks such as Selenium, Appium, or similar tools
• Strong programming skills in languages commonly used in test automation such as Java or Python
• Knowledge of CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, Travis CI, or GitLab CI
• Experience with version control systems like Git
• Understanding of containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
• Ability to write efficient and maintainable automated test scripts and be able to provide feedback to the team on best practices
• Knowledge of software development methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or Kanban

Nice to Have

• Life sciences domain knowledge
• Experience with a Saas product in Platform development