Job Title : QA Manager
Exp: 12 to 15 Years
Location: Bangalore
Domain Banking testing domain is Must to apply for this role
Skills: MT MX Swift Payments OBPM
Requirements
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Quality Assurance (QA) Manager to lead our testing efforts for critical banking applications in Bangalore. This role requires a strong leader with deep domain expertise in wholesale banking operations, specifically across Open Banking Payment Management (OBPM), Financial Crime Compliance (FCC), Fabel, Internet Banking & Mobile Banking (IBMB), SWIFT Alliance, and SWIFT Network .
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of building, mentoring, and leading high-performing QA teams, establishing robust testing strategies, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, secure, and compliant banking solutions. This position demands a blend of technical expertise, strong leadership, and a thorough understanding of banking transaction lifecycles, including Inward, Outward, Book Transfer, Domestic transactions, Trade (Import/Export Bills, EDPMS/IDPMS), and LRS outward remittances.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic QA Leadership:
- Define and implement comprehensive QA strategies, frameworks, and processes tailored for complex banking applications, covering functional, non-functional (performance, security), and regulatory compliance testing.
- Develop and maintain a robust quality assurance roadmap aligned with business objectives and product development timelines.
- Drive continuous improvement in QA processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Team Management & Development:
- Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of QA engineers and analysts, fostering a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Conduct performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and identify training and development needs for team members.
- Actively participate in the hiring and onboarding of new QA talent.
- Test Planning & Execution Oversight:
- Oversee the end-to-end testing lifecycle for projects, from requirements analysis to UAT support and post-implementation validation.
- Ensure the creation of detailed test plans, test cases, and test data for complex banking scenarios across all relevant applications (OBPM, FCC, Fabel, IBMB, SWIFT Alliance, SWIFT Network).
- Monitor test execution progress, defect trends, and overall quality metrics, providing regular and insightful reports to senior management and stakeholders.
- Domain & Application Expertise:
- Possess a deep understanding of banking operations and regulatory requirements related to:
- Payment Systems: Inward, Outward, Book Transfers, Domestic Transactions, LRS outward remittances.
- Trade Finance: Import/Export Bills, EDPMS/IDPMS.
- Financial Crime Compliance (FCC): AML, Sanctions screening, Fraud detection.
- SWIFT Operations: SWIFT Alliance, SWIFT Network messaging standards (MT/MX).
- Digital Banking: Internet Banking and Mobile Banking functionalities.
- Ensure test coverage for complex interdependencies between various banking systems and external networks.
- Automation & Tools:
- Champion test automation initiatives, guiding the team in selecting appropriate tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Appium, Postman, SOATest).
- Oversee the development and maintenance of automated test suites to enhance regression testing efficiency.
- Promote the use of data-driven testing and continuous testing practices.
- Stakeholder Communication & Risk Management:
- Collaborate effectively with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Development Leads, and Project Managers to ensure clear communication of quality status, risks, and dependencies.
- Proactively identify and assess quality risks, developing mitigation strategies.
- Facilitate defect triage meetings and ensure timely resolution of critical issues.
- Compliance & Audit:
- Ensure all QA activities adhere to internal quality standards, regulatory guidelines (e.g., RBI), and industry best practices.
- Support internal and external audits related to application quality and compliance.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance , with at least 3-5 years in a leadership/management role for banking applications.
- Mandatory deep domain expertise in Banking & Financial Services, specifically with hands-on experience in one or more of the following applications/areas:
- OBPM (Open Banking Payment Management)
- FCC (Financial Crime Compliance)
- Fabel (or similar core banking/payment processing systems)
- IBMB (Internet Banking & Mobile Banking)
- SWIFT Alliance / SWIFT Network messaging
- Extensive understanding of banking transaction lifecycles including:
- Inward, Outward, Book Transfers, Domestic transactions.
- Trade Finance: Import Bills, Export Bills, EDPMS/IDPMS.
- LRS (Liberalised Remittance Scheme) outward remittances.
- Proven experience in defining, implementing, and optimizing QA processes within an Agile/Scrum environment.
- Strong experience with test management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, ALM Octane, qTest).
- Demonstrated expertise in test automation strategies and practical experience with automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium, API testing tools like Postman/SOAPUI).
- Solid understanding of database concepts and proficiency in SQL for data validation.
- Excellent leadership, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Preferred Skills:
- ISTQB Advanced Level or Expert Level Certification.
- Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Knowledge of scripting/programming languages (e.g., Python, Java).
Company Overview
Yethi is a boutique QA product and solutions company for BFS Domain. We are building next generation AI/BOT driven automation tools and solutions to improve the best-in-class Quality Assurance solutions that are adopted by large fortune 500 BFSI enterprises. Founded by seasoned fin-tech professionals with deep domain expertise and executive leadership with large technology companies.
We are a software solutions firm invested in building the next generation of tools and solutions to improve the quality of digital technologies being adopted within the BFSI industry. Founded by seasoned senior Fintech professionals, we bring years of domain expertise and global experiences to play. Our clients currently span across India, Southeast Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle-East. Our close partnerships with clients, unique methodology, subject matter expertise, global experience and unique set of tools help us deliver innovative, effective and executable solutions. Our entrepreneurial spirit helps us to continually discover better ways to address our clients needs.
Specialties
Software Product, Testing Automation, Core Banking, Testing, FinTech, BankTech, Quality Assurance, Automation, robotic test automation, banking, BFSI, Software Testing, Temenos, Digital Banking, Finacle, FLEXCUBE, Finastra, and Origination Software.
workplace
Yethi has offices in 4 cities (Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, Jaipur) and clients across 22 countries.
More info logon to www.yethi.in
