Quality Assurance Lead

Desired Skills and Experience

• Candidates should have a B.E./BTech/MCA in Information Systems, Computer Science or related fields.
• 7+ years of professional work experience in Software Testing – Manual & Automation and Quality Assurance practice
• Exposure to any Trade Finance platforms (Trade Finance modules in any large core banking platform like Flexcube, Finacle, Temenos T 24, Finastra, Etc.)
• Experience in testing web applications, database and APIs
• Strong expertise performing different types of Functional and Non-Functional testing like System, Integration, Regression, Database, Performance, Stress, etc.
• Experience in design and development of Test Automation Framework leveraging relevant code libraries.
• Experience using Selenium Webdrivers, TestNG, etc.
• Should be able to work on the tasks independently as Senior Test Engineer as well as ability to work in a team.
• Should be proficient with Quality Assurance methodologies.
• Should have good knowledge on rest API's.
• Should have good experience of Database technologies like SQL server, MySQL, etc.
• Should have good experience on configuration management, version control, etc.
• Proven ability to adapt to changes in requirements and learn new tools and practices where needed.
• Proven ability to describe understand how one's work fits into the bigger picture.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong track record of excellent results delivered to internal or external clients.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision yet integrate appropriately with the Implementation Services team
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good to have Financial Services knowledge
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Proven ability to apply analytical and creative thoughts
• Ability to multitask and work to tight deadlines in a changing environment.

Key Requirements :

Understand software requirements

Prepare test plans working in collaboration with the Lead/Manager

Prepare test scenarios, test cases and test scripts

Implement Quality Assurance best practices

Understand, analyze and develop complex test data sets for testing

Identify and select the test cases for automation and/or create, enhance, debug and execute automation test cases

Execute tests (manual / automated [Selenium, TestNG, Maven, BDD framework])

Develop automated test scripts using Selenium and BDD framework.

Suggest improvements on the automation framework.

Report defects and assist in their understanding working closely with the developers

Analyze test results and track software testing metrics

Prepare and present test reports.

Train and mentor junior software test engineers

Collating and monitoring the defect management process.

Managing the changes and executing regression tests

Maximize test coverage of the system to around 95% and in turn reducing defects

Improved quality and productivity of output

Communicate and collaborate with product developers, direct manager and engineering peers to develop the correct solutions

Gain broader proficiency for the product and demonstrate ability to contribute to forward direction

Implement or adhere to coding standards and best practices

Demonstrate high attention to detail, should work in a dynamic environment whilst maintaining high quality standards, a natural aptitude to develop good internal working relationships and a flexible work ethic.

Responsible for Quality Checks and adhering to the agreed Service Level Agreement (SLA) / Turn Around Time (TAT)