Functional Test SME

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Job Req Id:: 25919015
Location(s):: Haryana, India
Job Type:: On-Site/Resident
Posted:: Nov. 11, 2025

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Job Overview

The candidate will have primary responsibility of software quality assurance from Business perspective. He / She will be working as part of Change Management team and assist in testing of projects related to Global Fund Services for timely completion of scheduled projects. He / She is responsible for maintaining overall Book of Work, Costing, Resourcing, and continuous improvement of Testing processes. It will require working with Global IT, Product and Operations senior management to provide a high-quality software product to the internal and external clients and meet the agreed and expected service standards. The candidate will also be responsible for defining test automation framework, lead test automation initiative and implement best automation tools and practices for the testing team. The candidate must be open to work for staggered shifts in a 24x7work environment.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide functional test analysis, planning, design, execution, and reporting for testing assignments
Ensure accurate and timely execution of the assigned testing tasks
Lead domain knowledge building and train the team as necessary
Estimation & Milestone planning for the project and provide estimates for the UAT
Highlight Risk and issues at management level
Extensive liaison and direct contact with diverse range of business and technology functions, both within the bank and with key vendors
For the specific testing project, support the Project Manager(s) by contributing to the Test Plan(s) for the relevant test phases, the Test Readiness Reviews, test progress reporting, the Test Completion/Summary Reports and Test Defect Reports
Prepare where required: Test Cases, Test Scripts, Test Data, Test Coverage analysis for a given testing assignment
Work closely with the stakeholders or other groups in preparation and execution of the planned functional testing
Play a lead role in the analysis and reporting of test results, working closely with business, technology, and support areas to investigate and interpret test findings
Assist in the reception and quality assurance of the business requirements, solution design and business process documents individual projects
Sound knowledge of Defect Management Process and handling its different phases
Able to take Defect and Client calls with quick responsiveness on asked actions
Hands on experience on developing help guides/ User Manual/ MIS reports
Develop and extend collaborative working relationships with senior clients, technology suppliers and operational support areas in order to quickly understand requirements, resolve problems/issues, suggest solutions, and identify areas for service improvement
As a member of the Test Work stream, participate in peer reviews of Test Approaches, Test Plans, Test Conditions and Test Scripts as well as contributing to the on-going development of test strategy and policy within the Testing Programme
Develops automation approaches for various types of testing (SIT, UAT etc.) for web/ UI and database applications
Understand the scope of testing and review of Requirements document and prepare the test plan based on realistic targets
Track the schedule and testing progress and be accountable for the tasks and releases
Manage client meetings and defect calls independently
Ensure innovative solution for challenging deliveries
Knowledge of Agile and Risk based testing

Experience, Skills & Qualification

6-9 years of experience in testing lifecycle in Investment Banking domain
Minimum 6 years of hands-on experience in Securities and Fund Services domain
Corporate action processing systems experience preferred

Essential:

Master’s degree in computer science or finance preferred
Minimum 6 years of hands-on functional testing experience in Investment Banking domain
Extensive working experience of all phases of SDLC, is Agile, Waterfall and Scrum methodologies
Must possess sound knowledge on Corporate Actions
Exposure to global client and understanding of global work culture
Excellent written and spoken communication skills
Strong analytical skills, detail orientation and service commitment
Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment, prioritizes multiple tasks and meets strict deadlines
Must be prepared to work in a shift in line with regions supported including India night shifts
Innovative approach to work and continuously identifies and implement process improvements
Excellent project and time management skills
Strong organizational and management skills
Strong communication and networking skills
Ability to influence change at difference levels of the organization
Detailed practical experience of the use of HP Quality Centre/ALM/JIRA
Expertise in MS Office application particularly in Excel, PowerPoint
Proficient in MIS reporting to senior leadership team
Ability to manage complex programmes and project plans with due diligence

Desirable:

ISTQB or ISEB testing qualifications preferred
Experience in industry standard middle office applications will be an added advantage
Hands-on experience on Selenium, Python, Postman / SOAP UI; automated testing tools and techniques
Experience in migrating manual testing processes to automated solutions
Automation test script development & execution
Basic knowledge of SQL Developer and Macros

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Job Family Group:

Operations - Core

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Job Family:

Operations Project Management

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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Job Req Id:: 25919015
Location(s):: Haryana, India
Job Type:: On-Site/Resident
Posted:: Nov. 11, 2025

Job Req Id:

25919015

Job Req Id:

25919015

Location(s):

Haryana, India

Location(s):

Haryana, India

Job Type:

On-Site/Resident

Job Type:

On-Site/Resident

Posted:

Nov. 11, 2025

Posted:

Nov. 11, 2025

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