Requirements
Requires 10+ years of experience in Software Testing and Test Management, with strong expertise in Test Strategy, Planning, Governance, and Execution. Must have experience leading large-scale enterprise testing programs in the Banking or Financial Services domain, managing multiple testing vendors and distributed delivery teams. Proficiency in SDLC, STLC, Agile, Scrum, Waterfall methodologies, and various testing types (SIT, UAT, Regression, Performance, Integration, End-to-End, Production) is essential. Experience with test and defect management tools (JIRA, Azure DevOps, HP ALM/Quality Center, TestRail) and strong stakeholder management, communication, leadership, and project coordination skills are required.
Description
Job SummaryWe are looking for an experienced Testing Lead / Project Manager to lead the testing strategy, planning, governance, and execution for large-scale Core Banking and Digital Banking transformation programs. The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing end-to-end testing across multiple workstreams, vendors, and delivery teams, ensuring high-quality releases throughout the project lifecycle. Experience in Core Banking implementations, Digital Banking platforms, or Greenfield Digital Bank setup is highly preferred.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and own the overall Test Strategy, Test Plan, Test Governance, and Testing Roadmap for enterprise banking programs.Lead end-to-end testing activities including System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Regression Testing, Performance Testing, Integration Testing, and Production Validation.Manage testing execution across multiple testing partners, vendors, and cross-functional teams.Establish testing governance, quality standards, reporting mechanisms, and risk management processes.Prepare test schedules, resource plans, effort estimates, and testing milestones.Ensure comprehensive test coverage aligned with business and functional requirements.Monitor testing progress, defect metrics, and quality KPIs, providing regular status updates to stakeholders.Drive defect triage meetings and coordinate issue resolution with development, business, and infrastructure teams.Collaborate with Business Analysts, Product Owners, Architects, PMO, and Delivery Teams throughout the project lifecycle.Identify project risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks, and implement mitigation plans.Support release planning, go-live readiness, production validation, and post-implementation support.Ensure compliance with banking regulations, security standards, and organizational quality processes.Mentor testing teams and promote QA best practices and continuous process improvement.Required Skills10+ years of experience in Software Testing and Test Management.Strong expertise in Test Strategy, Test Planning, Test Governance, and Test Execution.Experience leading large-scale enterprise testing programs within the Banking or Financial Services domain.Hands-on experience managing multiple testing vendors and distributed delivery teams.Strong knowledge of SDLC, STLC, Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies.Expertise in SIT, UAT, Regression, Integration, End-to-End, Performance, and Production Testing.Experience with test and defect management tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, HP ALM/Quality Center, TestRail, or similar.Strong stakeholder management, communication, leadership, and project coordination skills.Experience in project planning, risk management, reporting, and quality governance.Ability to manage multiple testing workstreams simultaneously.Preferred QualificationsExperience in Core Banking Transformation, Digital Banking, or Greenfield Digital Bank implementation projects.Strong understanding of Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, Payments, Lending, Deposits, and Digital Channels.Experience with API Testing, Microservices, Middleware, and Integration Testing.Exposure to Test Automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.Experience working with cloud-based banking environments.Knowledge of banking regulatory, compliance, and security standards.Experience with Core Banking platforms such as Oracle FLEXCUBE, Temenos, Finacle, T24, or similar is an advantage.ISTQB certification is preferred.PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or Scrum certification is preferred.Why Join Us:Opportunities to work on transformative projects, cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions with leading global firms across industry sectors.Continuous investment in employee growth and professional development with a strong focus on up & re-skilling.Competitive compensation & benefits, ESOPs and international assignments.Supportive environment with healthy work-life balance and a focus on employee well-being.Open culture that values diverse perspectives, encourages transparent communication and rewards contributions.