Mgr, Quality Assurance Engineering

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. 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…