QA Lead

• We are looking for an experienced Software Testing Team Lead to manage both manual and automation testing efforts for critical banking and financial applications.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in test strategy, automation frameworks, and regulatory compliance, with the ability to lead a team and collaborate across departments.

Job Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor a team of manual and automation testers.
• Allocate tasks, monitor progress, and ensure timely delivery of testing milestones.
• Conduct performance reviews and support career development of QA team members.

Test Strategy & Execution

• Define and implement comprehensive test strategies for functional, regression, integration, and UAT testing.
• Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts for both manual and automated testing.
• Ensure test coverage for core banking systems, payment gateways, and financial applications.

Automation Frameworks

• Design, build, and maintain robust automation frameworks using tools like Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, or similar.
• Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab, or Azure DevOps.
• Optimize test execution and reduce manual effort through automation.

Banking Domain Expertise

• Understand banking workflows, compliance requirements (e.g., KYC, AML), and transaction processing.
• Collaborate with business analysts and developers to validate requirements and ensure testability.

Defect Management & Reporting

• Use tools like JIRA for defect tracking and reporting.
• Analyze test results, identify root causes, and work with development teams for resolution.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to QA best practices, industry standards, and regulatory guidelines.
• Conduct audits and reviews to maintain high-quality deliverables.