Coforge · 1 day ago
Test Governance Consultant
Chicago, IL
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expCoforge is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Test Governance Consultant to join their team. This role is pivotal in ensuring robust software testing practices that comply with regulatory standards and align with industry-leading Quality Engineering standards.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Software
Hiring Manager
Phillip Joseph - CIR
Responsibilities
Ensure that all Quality Engineering (QE) activities are performed in strict accordance with the organization’s SDAM standards and controls. This includes verifying that each release phase—planning, development, testing, deployment, and post-release review—demonstrates full compliance with change management, quality assurance, and risk management requirements
Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for all matters related to software testing processes, governance, and regulatory compliance
Serve as the primary point of contact for all matters related to compliance in Software testing / QE. Monitor adherence to regulatory and internal controls, conduct regular audits and self-assessments, and develop mitigation strategies for identified risks
Lead efforts to assess and mitigate risks associated with software testing and its evidence
Uplift with a focus on continuous improvement based on the objectives and compliance alignment
Develop and execute communication strategies to keep stakeholders informed of upcoming process changes
Hands on experience on creating enterprise / release test strategies or plans
Facilitate governance forums and decision-making meetings, providing transparent reporting / documentation for internal reviews/audits, external audits, support reviews/ audit walkthroughs, and facilitate the remediation efforts as needed
Develop and deliver training programs to educate teams about SDLC testing governance and its best practices . Foster a culture of compliance and continuous improvement across technology and business teams
Build strong relationships with product owners, architects, development teams, QA, operations, and risk/compliance partners. Act as a trusted advisor, ensuring alignment between business objectives, technology solutions, and governance mandates
Serve as a liaison between IT, compliance, audit, and business teams to ensure cohesive understanding and execution of release management processes, fostering a culture of compliance and accountability
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and compliance metrics for testing governance. Prepare and present detailed reports to leadership and governance boards, highlighting successes, challenges, and opportunities for improvement
Continuously refine testing / QE processes and controls. Partner with cross-functional teams to identify process gaps, integrate lessons learned, audits, 1LOD/2LOD reviews and implement best practices to enhance SDLC governance and delivery quality
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of experience in software testing delivery, test governance, or quality engineering roles in regulated financial services or technology environments
Deep knowledge of FFIEC guidelines or other regulatory frameworks relevant to banking and financial institutions
Experience designing and implementing test governance or quality assurance frameworks aligned to regulatory and industry standards
Hands-on experience with QE tools and methodologies (e.g., test automation, CI/CD, Azure DevOps (ADO), test environment management, test data management, risk-based testing)
Strong understanding of the SDLC, Agile/DevOps practices, and software risk management
Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
Company
Coforge
Coforge is a IT solutions organization, servicing customers in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$489.46MKey Investors
BPEA EQT
2023-05-02Post Ipo Secondary· $108.46M
2019-04-06Post Ipo Equity· $381M
2004-08-30IPO
Leadership Team
Sudhir Singh
CEO and Executive Director
Manish Hermajani
Senior Vice President, Head of Investor Relations
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