Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Lead Project Coordinator Quality Engineering to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of software testing concepts, STLC, and SDLC processes with a shift-left approach.

• The successful candidate will have proven experience in coordinating test execution activities within complex projects, ideally in the financial and digital banking domain.
• They will also have hands-on experience with test case preparation, test case execution, and quality reporting.
• Additionally, they will have experience with test planning and strategy development, especially in coordination with QA Leads or domain owners.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and organized individual to take on a leadership role in our quality engineering team. As a Lead Project Coordinator Quality Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful execution of software quality assurance activities.

• You will work closely with project managers, developers, business analysts, and customer teams to ensure seamless coordination of testing efforts and maintain transparency through regular reporting.
• You will also be responsible for reviewing change requests and analysis updates to assess their impact on test plans and schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the execution of test activities based on the test strategy and plans defined by the Domain QE Lead.
• Review change requests and analysis updates to assess their impact on test plans and schedules.
• Monitor daily test progress, environment readiness, and execution blockers; escalate issues proactively.
• Support test execution including system integration testing, functional testing, regression, and UAT phases by facilitating collaboration among test pods, developers, analysts, and business users.
• Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and defect triage meetings to ensure smooth test operations.
• Work closely with Project Managers to align on timelines, risks, and milestones related to test execution.
• Own and approve the UAT kickoff by ensuring test readiness, environment stability, defect resolution, and scope completeness. This responsibility requires sound judgment, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of project quality expectations.
• Guide customer-facing UAT sessions: coordinate execution, capture business feedback, and follow up on observations and open issues.
• Maintain traceability and visibility of test coverage and progress using test management tools.
• Ensure test script repositories are organized and up to date.
• Track and report objective quality metrics, including defect trends, coverage, and readiness indicators.
• Collaborate with third-party suppliers or clients for effective defect management and resolution.
• Promote and support testing best practices within the team; ensure alignment with project-level quality goals.
• Support domain QA managers in risk identification and mitigation planning.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have the following skills and qualifications:

• A solid understanding of Software Testing Concepts, STLC, and SDLC processes with Shift-Left approach.
• Proven experience in coordinating test execution activities within complex projects, ideally in the financial, digital banking domain.
• Hands-on experience with test case preparation, test case execution, and quality reporting.
• Experience with test planning and strategy development, especially in coordination with QA Leads or domain owners.
• Experience in functional, integration, regression, and UAT testing for both Web and Mobile applications.
• Proficiency in using test management tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira, TestRail) and defect tracking systems.
• Working knowledge of black-box test techniques and structured test execution approaches.
• Ability to read and query databases using SQL; scripting experience is a plus.
• Practical experience using browser developer tools (Chrome DevTools, Firefox Debugger, etc.).
• Ability to test Web Service APIs (REST/SOAP) using tools such as Postman or SoapUI.
• Skilled at reviewing system logs or crash reports to support root cause analysis.
• Exposure to automation testing tools or frameworks is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with business users, analysts, developers, and project managers.
• Fluent in written and spoken English; capable of producing professional communication and reporting.
• Highly organized, proactive, and solution-oriented, with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

We offer a range of benefits and opportunities for career growth and development:

• Performance-linked bonus scheme.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including remote work support, health insurance, care program, and online psychological support.
• Birthday leave policy.
• Opportunities for professional development and training through VeriPark Academy.
• Diverse and vibrant community culture.
• Together culture, fostering connections and collaboration across the organization.