QA Architect - Banking/Fintech
Weekday AI (YC W21) • Mumbai City, Maharashtra, India
Salary: 3500000 (ie INR 35 LPA
Role & seniority: QA Architect, Mid-Senior level, full-time
Stack/tools: Web and mobile testing; test automation; API testing; CI/CD integration; focus on enterprise QA, Testing Centre of Excellence (TCOE); regulatory/compliance awareness (PCI-DSS, GDPR, SOX)
Top 3 responsibilities
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Define and implement enterprise-wide QA/testing strategy aligned with business goals
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Establish and lead a Testing Centre of Excellence with standardized tools, processes, governance
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Design and maintain automation frameworks and enable continuous testing within CI/CD; lead automation, API testing, exploratory testing
Must-have skills
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8+ years in Quality Assurance; 3+ years in QA Architect/leadership
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Domain experience in Banking, Insurance, or FinTech
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Proven experience scaling a TCOE; strong test automation, API testing, web/mobile testing
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Understanding of financial systems, regulatory compliance, data integrity; experience with CI/CD
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Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management; ability to balance strategy and hands-on work
Nice-to-haves
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Experience with performance, security, and integration testing at scale
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Familiarity with regulatory reporting and quality metrics/KPIs
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Location & work type: Mumbai, India; full-time
Note: Salary range provided in source; not included in summary.
Full Description
This role is for one of the Weekday's clients
Salary range: Rs 3500000 (ie INR 35 LPA)
Min Experience: 8 years
Location: mumbai
JobType: full-time
We are seeking an experienced QA Architect with strong expertise in the Banking, Insurance, or FinTech domain to lead and evolve enterprise-level quality engineering practices. This role requires a strategic and hands-on leader who can design scalable testing architectures, establish a Testing Centre of Excellence (TCOE), and ensure high standards of quality, security, and regulatory compliance across web and mobile applications while working closely with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Define and implement enterprise-wide QA and testing strategies aligned with business goals Establish and lead a Testing Centre of Excellence (TCOE) with standardized tools, processes, and governance Design and maintain automation frameworks for web and mobile platforms Architect continuous testing within CI/CD pipelines Define approaches for performance, security, compliance, and integration testing Lead hands-on testing initiatives including automation, API testing, and exploratory testing Design testing strategies for complex financial systems, transactions, and integrations Ensure compliance with industry regulations such as PCI-DSS, GDPR, and SOX Define quality metrics, KPIs, and reporting to measure testing effectiveness Collaborate with business and engineering teams to promote a quality-first mindset
What Makes You a Great Fit
8+ years of experience in Quality Assurance with 3+ years in a QA Architect or leadership role Mandatory domain experience in Banking, Insurance, or FinTech Proven experience establishing and scaling a Testing Centre of Excellence (TCOE) Strong hands-on expertise in test automation, API testing, and web and mobile testing Solid understanding of financial systems, regulatory compliance, and data integrity Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Other Industries IT Services and IT Consulting
