Alpha Implementation Test Associate - Assistant Manager

Who we are looking for We seek a professional with strong automation, testing, and coordination experience to manage execution from offshore (India) within Alpha implementations. The Alpha Global Testing Practice focuses on strategy, planning, execution, and management of end-to-end platform testing during Alpha implementations. These programs span front, middle, and back office operations and involve complex data flows across State Street, Charles River Development, clients, and industry partners. The ideal candidate will ensure effective planning, execution, and coordination while contributing as an individual contributor and supporting program-level activities Why this role is important to us Alpha is the industry’s first global interoperable platform connecting the front, middle, and back office under one provider. Automation of end-to-end testing of Alpha’s applications, data, and workflows is essential to accelerate implementation timelines, ensure reliable delivery, and provide a seamless client experience. What you will be responsible for Develop and maintain a modular, reusable test automation framework centered on UiPath Test Suite (incl. RPA test automation, orchestrations, and GenAI-assisted test generation/analysis). Have Automation first approach. Core understanding of the Automation concepts. working with a global testing team of functional and automation testers who design, plan, and execute testing for all in scope applications, systems, workflows, and data models/flows. Design and execution of all automation testing activities. Coordinate with global teams, third party vendors, and stakeholders to support smooth execution and dependency management across workstreams. Define and promote standards, tools, and best practices for test automation, ensuring alignment with organizational and regulatory standards. Adoption and continuous improvement of best practices and testing standards. Support preparation and maintenance of standard Automation testing artefacts and reports, including Automation Test Plan, Automation Test Strategy, Autoamtion Test Execution Summary, and metrics dashboards. Act as a backup to the Automation Test Lead, supporting management reporting and status communication when required. Support understanding and champion adoption of AI driven testing methodologies where applicable. Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, and exhibit a delivery focused, collaborative mindset. Coordinate with US / UK teams and clients, with flexibility to work across APAC, UK, or US time zones as required. What we value The successful candidate must have strong ownership of workstream delivery, end to end testing , automation expertise and  capabilities with excellent verbal, written and presentation skills. These skills will help you succeed in this role: 4–10 years of experience in Automation testing, with a good understanding of Capital Markets domain.