Senior QA Engineer (Automation)
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Summary
Senior QA Engineer at a consulting firm in Colombo defining and enforcing QA standards for core banking applications — planning and leading functional, regression, performance, and automation test cycles while mentoring QA teams and ensuring data security and audit readiness.
- Define and enforce QA standards in alignment with banking regulations, ISO frameworks, and industry best practices.
- Plan, lead, and execute comprehensive testing cycles including functional, regression, integration, performance, and automation testing for core banking applications.
- Ensure protection of sensitive financial and customer data during QA activities, complying with security policies and regulatory requirements.
- Mentor and manage QA teams, fostering a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency, reliability, and audit readiness in QA practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent quality standards across projects.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance.
- Bachelors Degree in IT or equivalent professional qualification from a recognized university or institute.
- Hands-on experience in Test Automation and Performance Testing.
- Exposure to the Banking or Finance industry is an added advantage.
- Strong IT technical expertise, including tools and frameworks used in QA practices.
Core Competencies
- Excellent analytical thinking and sound decision-making skills.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Effective leadership and people management skills.
- Ability to work independently and perform under pressure.
- Commitment to maintaining high-quality standards and process improvement.