About the Role
We are seeking an experienced QA Lead with expertise in Capital Markets and Wealth Management Technology (WMT) to support a large-scale transformation initiative. This role involves building enterprise data hubs, integrating them with vendor systems, and leading end-to-end testing across UI, API, and database layers. The candidate will define test strategies, coordinate teams, and ensure high-quality delivery for complex integration platforms.
Responsibilities
- Lead QA activities for enterprise transformation and data hub integration projects.
- Understand and validate end-to-end UI–API–DB workflows and system integrations.
- Design and execute test strategies, test plans, and test cases for functional and integration testing.
- Perform API testing, backend testing, and data validation/comparison across multiple systems.
- Develop and maintain automation frameworks using Playwright with Python.
- Coordinate with business analysts, developers, product owners, and vendor teams to ensure quality deliverables.
- Identify defects, track resolutions, and ensure timely closure of issues.
- Support SIT, regression, integration, and UAT testing activities.
- Mentor offshore QA team members and provide technical guidance.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Requirements
- 7–10+ years of QA experience with at least 2+ years in a QA Lead role.
- Strong domain expertise in Capital Markets and Wealth Management Technology (WMT).
- Hands-on experience with UI, API, and database testing.
- Strong experience in integration testing and data hub validation.
- Experience with backend testing and data comparison across systems.
- Automation testing experience using Playwright with Python.
- Experience with API testing tools such as Postman or Swagger.
- Strong SQL knowledge and ability to validate backend data.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working with banking or financial clients.
- Exposure to cloud platforms and CI/CD pipelines.
- Knowledge of ETL/data migration testing.
- Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, or Test Management tools.
- Strong leadership and coordination skills.
- Ability to work in fast-paced enterprise transformation programs.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience managing offshore QA teams and coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders.
Skills
- Playwright with Python
- Postman
- Swagger
- SQL
- Agile/Scrum
- Jira
- Azure DevOps
- Test Management tools
Experience Level
- 7-10+ years of QA experience
- 2+ years in a QA Lead role
