Job Description

Job Title: QA Lead / SME


Exp: 10 to 12 Years


Location: Jaipur


Domain - Banking testing domain is Must to apply for this role


Skills:

Liabilities - Loans

Requirements

: QA Lead / Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Core Banking Applications

Location: Jaipur, India

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced QA Lead or Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our growing team in Jaipur. This pivotal role will focus on ensuring the quality, accuracy, and compliance of our critical core banking applications, specifically across Liabilities (CASA - Current Account, Savings Account), Lending (Loans), and regulatory aspects like TDS (Tax Deducted at Source).

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned banking domain expert, capable of providing in-depth guidance to the QA team, leading complex testing initiatives, and acting as a key point of contact for all quality-related matters within these core banking modules. Your expertise will directly contribute to the stability and reliability of our financial products and services.

Key Responsibilities:

Test Strategy & Planning:

Lead the analysis of complex business requirements and functional specifications related to Liabilities, Lending, CASA, TDS, and Loans.

Develop comprehensive test strategies, detailed test plans, and robust test cases that ensure maximum test coverage for all functionalities and regulatory requirements.

Define and manage test data requirements and ensure the availability of accurate test environments.

Domain Expertise & Validation (SME Focus):

Serve as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for core banking operations, providing in-depth knowledge and guidance to the QA team and cross-functional stakeholders.

Deep understanding and hands-on experience in testing:

Liabilities (CASA): Account opening, KYC processes, account maintenance, transaction processing (deposits, withdrawals, transfers), interest calculation, statement generation, dormancy, and account closures for Current and Savings Accounts.

Lending (Loans): Loan origination, underwriting, disbursement, various loan types (e.g., retail, personal, home, auto, business loans), repayment schedules, interest accruals, EMI calculations, prepayment, foreclosure, and collection processes.

TDS (Tax Deducted at Source): Accurate calculation, deduction, reporting, and reconciliation of TDS across various banking products and transactions as per Indian tax regulations.

Review and validate design documents, functional specifications, and business requirements from a QA and domain perspective, identifying potential gaps or ambiguities.

Guide the team on complex banking scenarios, edge cases, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Test Execution & Defect Management:

Oversee and, where necessary, actively participate in the execution of complex manual and automated test cases.

Lead defect triage meetings, analyze root causes of defects, and ensure effective communication and resolution with development teams.

Monitor test execution progress, analyze defect trends, and provide timely status updates to project stakeholders.

Mentorship & Quality Assurance:

Mentor and provide technical and domain-specific guidance to junior and mid-level QA engineers, helping them understand complex banking concepts and testing nuances.

Review test artifacts (test cases, test reports) created by the team to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to quality standards.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes, methodologies, and tools within the core banking domain.

Automation & Tools:

Actively contribute to and support test automation initiatives for core banking functionalities.

Hands-on experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, API testing tools like Postman/SoapUI) is highly desirable.

Proficiency in using test management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, HP ALM).

Strong ability to write and execute complex SQL queries for backend data validation and verification.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

Collaborate effectively with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Development Leads, and other cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on quality goals and successful project delivery.

Participate in Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives).

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor//'s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field.

Minimum of 6-9 years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance, with a significant portion in a QA Lead or Subject Matter Expert (SME) role within the Banking & Financial Services domain.

Mandatory and in-depth hands-on experience in testing core banking applications with specific expertise in:

Liabilities: Current Accounts, Savings Accounts (CASA).

Lending: Various Loan Products (Retail, Corporate, SME, Agri, etc.).

TDS: Tax Deducted at Source functionalities and compliance.

Comprehensive understanding of the banking product lifecycle for CASA and Loans.

Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum) and the entire STLC.

Expertise in designing, writing, and executing complex test cases, including negative and edge scenarios.

Proficiency in SQL for complex data validation and backend testing is essential.

Experience with defect tracking and test management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, HP ALM).

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with a keen eye for detail.

Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills to articulate complex technical and business concepts effectively.

Ability to work independently, manage tasks, and guide team members in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Skills:

Hands-on experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium WebDriver, API automation tools like Postman, Rest Assured).

Basic understanding of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java) for automation.

ISTQB Foundation or Advanced Level Certification.

Familiarity with performance testing concepts and tools.

Knowledge of regulatory frameworks specific to Indian banking (e.g., RBI guidelines).

Why Join Our Team?

Join a leading financial institution that is investing heavily in its digital transformation journey. This is a critical leadership role where you will drive the quality of our core banking systems, impacting millions of customers and ensuring regulatory adherence. We offer a challenging yet rewarding work environment, opportunities for continuous learning, competitive compensation, and a chance to build a legacy in the evolving FinTech landscape.
Company Overview
Yethi is a boutique QA product and solutions company for BFS Domain. We are building next generation AI/BOT driven automation tools and solutions to improve the best-in-class Quality Assurance solutions that are adopted by large fortune 500 BFSI enterprises. Founded by seasoned fin-tech professionals with deep domain expertise and executive leadership with large technology companies.
We are a software solutions firm invested in building the next generation of tools and solutions to improve the quality of digital technologies being adopted within the BFSI industry. Founded by seasoned senior Fintech professionals, we bring years of domain expertise and global experiences to play. Our clients currently span across India, Southeast Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle-East. Our close partnerships with clients, unique methodology, subject matter expertise, global experience and unique set of tools help us deliver innovative, effective and executable solutions. Our entrepreneurial spirit helps us to continually discover better ways to address our clients//' needs.
Specialties
Software Product, Testing Automation, Core Banking, Testing, FinTech, BankTech, Quality Assurance, Automation, robotic test automation, banking, BFSI, Software Testing, Temenos, Digital Banking, Finacle, FLEXCUBE, Finastra, and Origination Software.
workplace
Yethi has offices in 4 cities (Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, Jaipur) and clients across 22 countries.
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