Senior Engineer QA- Banking Domain(Automation, API)

Job Title

: Senior Software Tester - Banking Domain(Automation, API)

Experience

5 to 12 years

Job Summary

:

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Software Tester with extensive experience in the banking domain to join our team.
The Senior Software Tester will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of software products through comprehensive testing strategies. This role involves designing and implementing testing frameworks, conducting API testing, application testing, performance testing, security testing and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance the overall quality assurance process. You will mentor junior testers, develop testing strategies, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to enhance our software quality and compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Own the design, development, and execution of comprehensive test plans and test cases for banking applications with traceability to the requirement.
Develop and execute test scripts for API and application testing, performance testing.. Security testing & Automation testing will be added advantage Design and implement testing frameworks and tools to improve testing efficiency. Participate in the CI/CD pipeline to ensure seamless integration and delivery of software. Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and developers to gather requirements and provide testing expertise throughout the software development lifecycle. Analyze test results and report defects, ensuring timely resolution. Oversee manual and automated (good to have) testing processes, ensuring rigorous validation of functional, non-functional, and regulatory requirements. Identify, document, and manage defects in collaboration with development teams, ensuring timely resolution and validation. Conduct risk assessments and provide insights on testing coverage and quality metrics to stakeholders. Mentor and guide junior testers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the testing team. Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software testing and banking regulations. Evaluate and implement testing tools and frameworks to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness. Facilitate test environment setup and data management for testing activities. Participate in project meetings, providing testing status updates and contributing to project planning and risk management.

Preferred Skills

:

Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Knowledge of payment systems, transaction processing, and risk management.

Qualifications

:

5+ years of experience in software testing, preferably in the banking or financial services industry.
Proficiency in API testing and performance testing. Good to have experience with security testing & automated testing tools. Strong understanding of CI/CD processes and tools. Strong understanding of banking processes, regulations, and compliance standards. Proficiency in test management and bug-tracking tools (Azure Devops). Experience with automated testing tools is added advantage. Familiarity with SQL for database testing.is added advantage Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality. Effective communication and interpersonal skills.