Job Title : QA Manager
Exp: 15 to 18 Years
Location: Jaipur
Domain Banking testing domain is Must to apply for this role
Skills: Liabilities - Loans
Requirements
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Quality Assurance (QA) Manager to lead the testing initiatives for our critical core banking applications in Bangalore. This role demands a proven leader with deep domain expertise in key banking areas, including Liabilities (CASA - Current Account, Savings Account), Lending (Loans), and regulatory aspects like TDS (Tax Deducted at Source).
The successful candidate will be responsible for defining, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive QA strategies to ensure the highest quality, reliability, and compliance of our banking systems. You will lead a team of dedicated QA professionals, foster a culture of excellence, and collaborate closely with product, development, and business teams to deliver robust and secure financial solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- QA Strategy & Vision:
- Develop and execute a robust QA vision and strategy aligned with the organizations business goals and technological roadmap for Liabilities, Lending, CASA, TDS, and Loans applications.
- Define and implement scalable and efficient testing methodologies, processes, and standards across the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC) within an Agile/DevOps environment.
- Drive continuous improvement in QA practices, embracing industry best practices and emerging trends (e.g., AI-driven testing, shift-left, shift-right testing).
- Team Leadership & Management:
- Lead, mentor, coach, and motivate a team of QA engineers and leads, fostering a high-performance culture focused on quality, innovation, and collaboration.
- Manage resource allocation, define team objectives, conduct performance reviews, and support the professional development of team members.
- Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of new QA talent.
- Domain Expertise & Test Assurance:
- Possess deep subject matter expertise in core banking modules, specifically:
- Liabilities: Detailed understanding of CASA (Current Account, Savings Account) product features, account opening, maintenance, closures, interest calculations, and transaction processing.
- Lending: Comprehensive knowledge of various loan products (Retail, Corporate, Agri, SME), loan origination, disbursement, repayment schedules, interest accruals, foreclosure, and collection processes.
- TDS: Expertise in TDS calculations, deductions, reporting, and compliance as per Indian regulatory guidelines.
- Integrations: Understanding of how these modules integrate with other banking systems (e.g., General Ledger, CRM).
- Oversee the creation and review of detailed test plans, test cases, and test data for complex banking scenarios, ensuring comprehensive test coverage.
- Ensure adherence to regulatory compliance (e.g., RBI guidelines, KYC, AML, data privacy) throughout the testing process.
- Test Automation & Tools:
- Champion and drive test automation initiatives, including selecting appropriate automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Appium, API testing tools like Postman/Rest Assured, database automation tools).
- Oversee the development, maintenance, and execution of automated test suites to enhance regression testing efficiency and accelerate release cycles.
- Explore and integrate advanced testing techniques such as performance testing, security testing, and data integrity testing for large-scale financial data.
- Quality Metrics & Reporting:
- Establish and track key quality metrics (e.g., defect leakage, test coverage, automation progress, release quality).
- Provide regular, insightful reports and dashboards on product quality, testing progress, and risks to senior management and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Conduct root cause analysis for critical defects and implement preventive measures.
- Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Act as a primary point of contact for quality-related discussions with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Development Leads, and Project Managers.
- Collaborate closely with development teams to embed quality throughout the development process (Shift-Left approach).
- Facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and support production deployments, ensuring a smooth transition.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance , with at least 4-6 years in a QA Management or Lead role within the Banking & Financial Services domain.
- Mandatory and extensive hands-on experience in testing core banking applications with deep expertise in:
- Liabilities (CASA - Current Accounts, Savings Accounts)
- Lending (Loans - Retail, Corporate, etc.)
- TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) calculations and reporting
- Proficiency in related banking processes (e.g., account opening, KYC, loan origination, disbursement, repayments).
- Proven experience in defining and implementing QA strategies, processes, and best practices in an Agile/Scrum environment.
- Strong knowledge of test management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, HP ALM Octane, TestRail).
- Solid experience with test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium, API automation tools).
- Expertise in writing and executing complex SQL queries for database validation and data integrity checks.
- Excellent leadership, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and cross-functional teams effectively.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
Preferred Skills:
- ISTQB Advanced Level or Expert Level Certification.
- Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner) and security testing methodologies.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Knowledge of scripting/programming languages (e.g., Java, Python).
- Understanding of microservices architecture and cloud-native testing.
Why Join Our Team
Join a leading financial institution that is investing heavily in its digital transformation journey. This is a critical leadership role where you will drive the quality of our core banking systems, impacting millions of customers and ensuring regulatory adherence. We offer a challenging yet rewarding work environment, opportunities for continuous learning, competitive compensation, and a chance to build a legacy in the evolving FinTech landscape.
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
