We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Business Analyst / Test Lead to oversee software quality assurance and testing functions for a global Core Banking environment. The role involves managing end-to-end testing processes across diverse financial modules such as payments, loans, deposits, guarantees, accounting, and credit risk systems deployed across multiple international business units.

Mandatory Skill(s)

• Must have 10+ years of experience, including 5–7 years in test leadership within banking or financial systems;
• Strong expertise in Payments and Cash Management applications;
• Must have hands-on experience with Payments Hub, Clearing, Settlement, and ACH processes;
• In-depth knowledge of ISO20022, SEPA, and SWIFT formats;
• Proven ability in System, Integration, E2E, Regression, and UAT testing.
• Solid understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Defect Life Cycle.
• Must have experience in GPP-SP (Global PayPlus – Service Platform) testing;
• Proficient with JIRA and XRAY for test and defect management.

Desirable Skill(s)

• Exposure to Retail, Wholesale, and Corporate Banking systems;
• Knowledge of Corporate and Commercial Payments, International and Domestic Payments, Payment Factory/Hub, Correspondent Banking, ACH, Real-Time Payments, Cash and Liquidity Management, Compliance/AML, FX, and messaging (SWIFT and ISO);
• Experience working in Agile environments;
• Hands-on familiarity with data mapping, test automation frameworks, and reporting;
• Experience preparing test documentation such as UAT scripts, test scenarios, and test cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage software quality assurance across multiple platforms and teams to ensure delivery of high-quality applications;
• Define, review, and enhance test strategies and methodologies for continuous improvement;
• Coordinate and oversee system, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing phases across different project teams;
• Align test schedules, environments, and data between internal and external stakeholders;
• Review and approve test plans, results, and release documentation;
• Manage defect reporting, prioritization, and resolution tracking, ensuring timely communication with all stakeholders;
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive test libraries, including scenarios, cases, and results;
• Provide leadership and guidance to QA engineers, testers, and business analysts;
• Collaborate closely with development, operations, and vendor teams to ensure end-to-end quality and readiness;
• Maintain regular reporting on test progress, risks, and quality metrics;
• Ensure compliance with best practices in test governance and lifecycle management;
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, process improvement, and cross-team coordination in a global delivery setup.

If you are interested in this role, click on the “Apply to this job” button below or you could also write in with your CV to Shilpi Gupta at Shilpi.G@sciente.com quoting the job title.