Expert QA Test Automation

Main Responsibilities:
Strategy Development:
Design and implement comprehensive test strategies that align with project goals and timelines.

Test Plan Execution:
Execute manual and automated test plans, including functional, integration, system, and regression testing, to identify and document software defects.

Quality Standards Enforcement:
Ensure compliance with established quality standards and guidelines throughout the software development lifecycle.

Bug Tracking and Reporting:
Utilize bug tracking tools to document issues, prioritize bug fixes with development teams, and track resolution progress.

Test Automation:
Oversee the implementation and maintenance of test automation frameworks to enhance testing efficiency.

Process Improvement:
Continuously assess and improve testing processes and practices for better efficiency and effectiveness.

Team Collaboration:
Collaborate closely with development teams to understand features and technical implementations, ensuring comprehensive test coverage.

Reporting:
Provide regular status reports to the QA Team Lead, Release management and Project management on the testing progress
Provide KPIs on the testing progress

Business and Stakeholder Engagement:
Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including developers and project management and business stakeholders, to align on quality objectives.
Define with business teams the UAT (user acceptance strategy) test plan and business acceptance criteria

Regulatory Compliance:
Ensure all testing activities comply with banking regulations and standards for security and data privacy.

Data Validation:
Execute database scripts and queries to validate data integrity and ensure alignment with requirements.


Skills and Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor?s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
Industry Experience: Minimum of 5 years in the banking sector, with a strong understanding of banking operations, regulations, and digital transformation trends, particularly in Wealth Management and trading activities.
Database Skills: Proficient in SQL and database scripting for data validation and back-end testing.
Technical Proficiency: Experience with automation testing tools (e.g., Selenium) and familiarity with programming languages (e.g., Java, Python) is preferred.
Analytical Tools: Proficient in using analytics and reporting tools to derive insights from test results.
Agile Methodology: Experience working in Agile development environments, with knowledge of Scrum and Kanban principles.
Security Testing: Understanding of security testing best practices and relevant banking regulations is a plus.
Defect Tracking Tools: Experience with JIRA and JIRA-XRay is essential.
Experienced with Murex

Soft Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality.
Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and processes.