Lead Test Analyst

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Assistant Vice President - Lead Test Analyst

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Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Assistant Vice President to lead our Automation and System Integration Testing (SIT) efforts within the Core Banking Solutions (CBS) team. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with Finacle and a proven track record of managing and executing complex testing lifecycles, with a strong focus on test automation. This role is critical for ensuring the quality, reliability, and seamless integration of our banking applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Test Automation Strategy: Develop, implement, and maintain a robust test automation framework for Finacle and other CBS applications. Drive the adoption of automation best practices across the team.
• System Integration Testing (SIT) Leadership: Oversee and manage all phases of the SIT lifecycle, including test planning, test case design, execution, and defect management. Ensure all system integrations meet business and technical requirements.
• Team Management: Mentor and lead a team of automation and SIT engineers. Provide technical guidance, conduct performance reviews, and foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Finacle Expertise: Act as a subject matter expert for Finacle modules, understanding the functional flows and technical architecture to design effective test strategies.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including development, business analysts, and product managers to ensure a smooth and efficient software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Reporting & Analytics: Prepare and present detailed status reports, defect metrics, and project sign-off documents to senior management and stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• In-depth, hands-on experience with Finacle CBS is mandatory.
• Strong expertise in designing and implementing test automation frameworks.
• Proven experience leading large-scale System Integration Testing (SIT) projects.
• Solid understanding of the banking domain, specifically related to core banking operations, liabilities, and payments.
• Proficiency in test management tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, or ALM.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Quality Assurance (e.g., ISTQB).
• Experience with performance and security testing.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java) for automation.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices