We are looking for QA Lead to drive testing strategy, quality engineering practices, and team coordination across strategic initiatives.
Experienced QA Lead (47 years)
- Hands-on QA lead experience across multiple projects.
- Strong coordination of QA analysts and working in Agile environments.
Senior QA Lead / QA Manager (7+ years)
- Proven leadership on strategic programs or large-scale initiatives.
- Ability to lead one or multiple QA teams.
- Deep understanding of SDLC, testing automation concepts, and development processes.
Preferred Background
- Experience in financial services, banking, or insurance industries.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT or equivalent learning paths (e.g., bootcamps).
Certifications:
- ISTQB (must-have)
- ITIL (added advantage)
Technical & Professional Skills
- Strong grasp of testing methodologies, strategy definition, and project delivery frameworks.
- Solid knowledge of SDLC and software development lifecycle methodologies.
- Understanding of Information Security & Risk Management fundamentals.
- Practical experience with Test management tools (Squash TM, ALM, or equivalent)
- Jira and MS Office
- Domain knowledge in Fund distribution, Fund accounting, Banking / custody services
Main Responsibilities
- Develop test strategies and detailed test approaches for assigned projects.
- Manage overall test activities, ensuring alignment with Quality Engineering standards.
- Ensure test objectives are met through strong test case coverage, prioritisation, execution tracking, and reporting.
- Coordinate deliverables from QA analysts and automation teams.
- Review and challenge QA artefacts including estimations, prioritisation, test schedules, test results, defect reports, and UAT activities.
- Ensure test phases follow approved methodologies and frameworks.
- Prepare test execution reports and drive sign-off from stakeholders.
- Define requirements for test environments and test support, ensuring readiness.
- Facilitate issue escalations, prioritisation, and resolution during testing cycles.
- Set up and administer projects within the test repository (Squash).
- Lead creation, execution, and optimisation of test automation across the application lifecycle.
- Communicate effectively with business stakeholders, IT teams, and project members from initiation to closure.
- Build strong working relationships, manage conflicts, and escalate issues where appropriate.
