Position Summary
The Sr. SQAE is a senior individual contributor responsible for executing and owning functional testing activities across core banking systems, with a primary focus on TCS BaNCS.
The role focuses on validating end-to-end banking workflows, transaction processing, and data integrity across integrated systems. It requires close collaboration with Business, Product, and Engineering teams to ensure system behavior aligns with defined business requirements and banking standards.
The position operates in a structured, delivery-driven environment and contributes to quality outcomes through thorough test execution, defect validation, and support for release readiness and compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Own functional testing for assigned modules and releases within TCS BaNCS
Analyze business and functional requirements and translate them into test scenarios, test cases, and test data
Execute functional, regression, integration, and exploratory testing across features and releases
Validate end-to-end banking workflows, including transaction processing, account operations, and system integrations
Verify system behavior against business rules, expected outcomes, and acceptance criteria
Identify, log, track, and retest defects with clear reproduction steps, impact analysis, and supporting evidence
Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Engineering teams to clarify requirements and resolve issues
Participate in sprint ceremonies, requirement discussions, and defect triage sessions
Validate bug fixes and perform regression testing to ensure system stability and consistency
Perform API testing and validate integration points across core banking and external systems
Conduct database validation using SQL queries to ensure data accuracy and integrity
Validate data flow and consistency across systems, especially in transaction-based and integrated workflows
Support SIT and UAT cycles, ensuring proper execution and issue tracking
Provide clear updates on testing progress, defects, and risks for assigned scope
Escalate blockers, risks, and issues in a timely and structured manner
Follow QA standards, STLC practices, and organizational delivery and compliance guidelines
Soft Skills
Strong ownership and accountability for assigned testing scope
Clear and structured communication with technical and business stakeholders
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
High attention to detail in validating workflows, transactions, and data
Ability to manage priorities and timelines in a fast-paced environment
Collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams
Experience
6+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance / Testing
Strong experience in functional, regression, integration, and system testing
Experience owning testing activities for modules or features across multiple releases
Mandatory: Hands-on experience with core banking systems
Mandatory: Experience working on TCS BaNCS core banking platform
Strong understanding of core banking workflows such as Accounts (CASA), Payments (local and international transfers, SWIFT, RTGS), Customer Management, Lending, and transaction processing
Hands-on experience in one or more TCS BaNCS modules such as CASA, Payments, Lending, Trade Finance, or Customer Management is highly preferred
Experience in validating end-to-end transaction flows and integrated system behavior
Hands-on experience in API testing and database validation
Experience in defect lifecycle management, including triage and impact analysis
Experience working in Agile, Scrum, Hybrid, or project-based delivery environments
Experience supporting SIT, UAT, and release validation cycles
Exposure to automation testing frameworks is an added advantage
Technical Skills
Strong functional testing expertise across banking applications
Core Banking Domain Knowledge (TCS BaNCS)
Test case design, execution, and defect lifecycle management
API Testing (Postman / REST / SOAP)
Database validation (SQL queries, data verification)
Data integrity and transaction validation across systems
Understanding of STLC, QA practices, and release validation processes
Agile / Scrum delivery models
Tools: JIRA, Azure, TestRail, Zephyr, HP ALM, or equivalent
Automation (good to have): Selenium / Cypress / Playwright or similar frameworks
Performance testing exposure (good to have): JMeter or similar tools
Languages
English: Fluent (Professional Working Proficiency)
Arabic: Speaking or understanding – Good to have
Certifications
ISTQB Foundation Level (CTFL) – Preferred
ISTQB Agile Tester or equivalent – Good to have
Banking or core banking-related certifications – Good to have