Mgr, Quality Assurance Engineering

• *Job ID** 10153060 **Location** Bengaluru, India **Business** Disney Experiences **Date posted** Jun. 12, 2026

#### **Job Summary:**

• *Role Overview**

We are seeking a **Quality Engineering (QE) Manager** to lead a newly established QE team in India supporting Disney’s Commerce platforms, including Tickets and Lodging systems. This role will be responsible for managing a team of QE engineers while driving high\-quality delivery across both project and sustainment initiatives.

The QE Manager will play a critical role in **advancing modern quality engineering practices**, including shift\-left testing, automation, and AI\-enabled testing capabilities. This leader will collaborate closely with global QE, Product, Engineering, Architecture, and Release Management teams to ensure quality is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle.

• *Key Responsibilities**

• *1\. Team Leadership \& Delivery Management**

• Lead and manage a team of \~13 QE engineers, ensuring high performance, engagement, and professional growth
• Oversee **day\-to\-day testing activities**, including functional, integration, and regression testing
• Provide direction on **test planning, execution, and defect management**
• Mentor and guide team members on modern QE practices, including automation and shift\-left strategies

• *2\. Quality Engineering Execution**

• Drive **end\-to\-end quality validation** for commerce applications across projects and sustainment work
• Ensure appropriate **test coverage, automation strategy, and risk\-based testing approaches**
• Partner with development teams to support **component and integration testing during sprints**
• Oversee **defect triage, root cause analysis, and resolution tracking**

• *3\. Operational Excellence \& Service Delivery**

• Oversee day\-to\-day **QE service delivery**, ensuring alignment with program timelines and release goals
• Support **intake, estimation, and test planning processes**
• Ensure adherence to **quality standards, processes, and compliance requirements**
• Support **audit activities and reporting needs** related to quality and testing

• *4\. Cross\-Functional Collaboration**

• Collaborating with **Product, Engineering, Architecture, Release Management, and Business teams** to align on testing scope, risks, and priorities
• Coordinate with global QE teams (CQE, GQE, and others) to ensure **consistent testing practices and standards**
• Participate in **PI Planning and program\-level forums**, ensuring QE alignment and readiness

• *5\. Environment, Access \& Enablement Support**

• Ensure team readiness by supporting **onboarding of new engineers**, including access, tools, and training
• Help manage **test environments, test data readiness, and access requirements**
• Coordinate with relevant teams to resolve **environment and tooling issues impacting testing**

• *6\. Tools, Automation \& Innovation**

• Drive adoption of **test automation frameworks and tools** to improve efficiency and reduce cycle time
• Support implementation of **AI\-enabled QE capabilities**, including test generation, coverage analysis, and reporting
• Identify opportunities to **optimize testing processes and improve productivity**

• *7\. Governance \& Asset Management**

• Ensure compliance with **organizational processes, security standards, and audit requirements**
• Support tracking and management of **testing tools, licenses, and related assets**
• Maintain visibility into **team utilization, deliverables, and performance metrics**

• *Basic Qualifications**

• 8\+ years of experience in **Quality Engineering / Software Testing**, with at least 2–3 years in a leadership role
• Strong experience in **functional, integration, and regression testing**
• Experience managing **distributed or offshore teams**
• Familiarity with **Agile/Scrum methodologies**
• Strong understanding of **test automation frameworks and tools**
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• *Preferred Qualifications**

• Experience with **commerce, e\-commerce, or transactional systems**
• Exposure to **CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices**
• Experience with **AI/Agentic AI applications in testing**
• Familiarity with **performance, security, or accessibility testing**
• Experience working in a **global delivery model**

• *Leadership Expectations**

• Ability to operate in a **fast\-paced, highly collaborative environment**
• Strong focus on **quality, accountability, and continuous improvement**
• Demonstrated ability to **influence without authority** and drive alignment across teams
• Passion for **innovation and advancing modern QE practices**