Sr. Quality Analyst Test Management & Team Lead

Role Overview: As a Senior Quality Analyst at Fintech Global Center Private Limited, you will play a crucial role in leading the QA process and team to ensure product excellence in all releases. Your responsibilities will include managing test execution, mentoring team members, and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. While having a strong understanding of QA methodologies and automation is important, the emphasis will be on ownership, communication, and timely delivery. Key Responsibilities: - Leadership & Team Management: - Lead and mentor a team of QA analysts and testers. - Define and enforce best practices in test planning, test case design, and defect tracking. - Coordinate with Product Owners, Developers, and DevOps teams to drive quality throughout the SDLC. - Test Management & Execution: - Own the end-to-end QA lifecycle from requirement analysis to sign-off. - Plan, prioritize, and manage multiple testing initiatives in parallel. - Design and maintain test cases, scenarios, and regression test suites. - Ensure timely test execution and detailed test reporting. - Leverage generative AI to create, optimize, and manage test cases from user stories or design inputs (where applicable). - Automation & Tools: - Hands-on experience with automation testing (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, or equivalent). - Implement or contribute to automation frameworks as needed. - Bug Tracking & Reporting: - Use tools like Jira/TestRail to report and manage defects. - Work closely with developers to reproduce, prioritize, and resolve issues. Qualification Required: Must-Have: - 3+ years of experience in software testing with exposure to both manual and automation testing. - Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and QA methodologies. - Proven experience in leading small to mid-sized QA teams. - Excellent communication, reporting, and coordination skills. - Strong ownership mindset with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Good to Have: - Exposure to test automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines. - Familiarity with AI-driven test automation tools such as Testim, Mabl, Applitools, Functionize, or TestRigor. - Experience using or exploring generative AI to support test creation and maintenance. - Domain knowledge in fintech or financial products, especially derivatives, is a plus. About the Company: At Fintech Global Center Private Limited, we are dedicated to building cutting-edge technology solutions for the global financial ecosystem. Our focus is on innovation, quality, and collaboration to drive success in the industry.,