IT Test Delivery Lead - Banking

Job Description: IT Test Lead (Banking Domain)

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced IT Test Lead to lead and manage software testing activities for banking applications and systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for test planning, test execution, defect management and ensuring the quality of banking technology solutions across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead and manage end-to-end testing activities, including SIT, UAT, functional, integration and regression testing.

2. Develop and implement test strategies, test plans, test scenarios and test cases.

3. Coordinate testing activities with developers, business analysts, project managers and business stakeholders.

4. Lead and mentor a team of testers, ensuring timely and effective test delivery.

5. Manage defect identification, tracking, prioritisation and resolution.

6. Ensure banking applications meet business requirements, technical specifications and regulatory standards.

7. Oversee testing of core banking systems, digital banking platforms, payment systems and financial applications.

8. Monitor testing progress, prepare test status reports and communicate testing risks to stakeholders.

9. Coordinate SIT and UAT activities, including test data preparation and environment readiness.

10. Ensure proper test documentation, quality standards and testing governance are maintained.

Required Skills & Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.

* 5–10 years of experience in software testing, with at least 2–3 years in a Test Lead or supervisory role.

* Strong experience in banking or financial services projects.

* Hands-on experience in SIT, UAT, functional, integration and regression testing.

* Strong knowledge of banking processes, including:

* Core Banking

* Retail and Corporate Banking

* Payments and Fund Transfers

* Loans and Deposits

* Cards and Digital Banking

* Experience in test management and defect management tools such as JIRA, HP ALM or Azure DevOps.

* Good understanding of SDLC, STLC, Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

* Strong leadership, communication, analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Added Advantage

* Experience with Murex, Avaloq, Temenos or Finacle banking platforms.

* Knowledge of API testing, SQL and database validation.

* Experience with automation testing tools such as Selenium, Postman or SoapUI.

* Exposure to regulatory and compliance requirements in banking environments.