**Role & seniority: ** Senior Test Lead / QA Lead (technical quality owner; end-to-end testing strategy and execution)

**Stack/tools (examples): **

Test/automation: Selenium, Cypress (or equivalent); test frameworks
API testing: Postman; REST/messaging API testing
Performance testing: JMeter, LoadRunner
Systems/data: Kafka, Redis, Elasticsearch; SQL & NoSQL databases
Top 3 responsibilities:
- Own end-to-end testing lifecycle: SIT → UAT support → performance → go-live validation; ensure quality gates
- Lead integration/system testing: core banking, LOS, payments, third-party data; validate data flows, APIs, business logic
- Build test architecture & automation + performance/stability assurance: automation coverage (API/regression/data validation), capacity/latency/concurrency testing, SLA readiness
Must-have skills:
- 5–10+ years QA/testing; proven Test/QA Lead experience in enterprise deliveries
- Banking/financial systems testing experience
- Strong SIT, API testing, data validation/reconciliation
- Defect lifecycle ownership and technical RCA for critical issues
- Ability to assess production readiness (release/rollback/monitoring readiness)
- Strong client-facing and cross-stakeholder communication (English required)
Nice-to-haves:
- Experience in risk control / anti-fraud / decision engine systems
- Background in system integrators (SI) or consulting
- Multi-country banking impleme

Full Description

About the Company

We are a leading financial risk technology provider headquartered in China, delivering decision engines, anti-fraud, and data intelligence platforms to banks and financial institutions across Asia. Our solutions are deployed across on-premise, private cloud, and hybrid environments, supporting mission-critical business operations.

As part of our international expansion, we are building a strong regional delivery team to support complex banking implementations across Southeast Asia.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Test Lead / QA Lead who can own the end-to-end testing strategy and execution for large-scale banking system implementations.

This role is not limited to test coordination—you are expected to act as a technical quality owner, ensuring systems are production-ready, integration-stable, and performance-resilient before go-live.

You will work closely with solution architects, delivery managers, and client teams to drive high-quality releases under real-world complexity.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Test Ownership

Define and lead overall test strategy, test planning, and execution

Own full lifecycle testing

SIT → UAT support → performance → go-live validation

Ensure quality gates are met before production release

Integration & System Testing Leadership

Design and execute testing for complex system integrations, including

o Core banking systems

o Loan origination systems (LOS)

o Payment systems

o Third-party data providers

Validate end-to-end data flows, API interactions, and business logic correctness

Test Architecture & Automation

Build scalable test frameworks and automation strategies

Drive automation across

o API testing

o Regression testing

o Data validation

Improve test efficiency and coverage in fast-paced delivery cycles

Performance & Stability Assurance

Lead performance testing and capacity validation

Identify and resolve

o Throughput bottlenecks

o Latency issues

o Concurrency limitations

Ensure systems meet banking-grade SLA and high availability requirements

Defect Management & Root Cause Analysis

Establish and drive defect lifecycle management
Lead deep technical RCA for critical issues
Work with engineering teams to ensure permanent fixes, not workarounds

UAT & Client Collaboration

Support and guide client UAT execution
Align test scope with business scenarios and regulatory requirements
Act as quality representative in customer-facing discussions

Delivery Governance & Risk Control

Identify quality risks early and implement mitigation strategies

Ensure production readiness, including

o Release validation

o Rollback strategy

o Monitoring readiness

Enforce testing standards and best practices across projects

Required Qualifications

Experience

5–10+ years in software testing / QA / quality engineering
Proven experience as Test Lead / QA Lead in enterprise system delivery
Strong background in banking or financial systems testing

Technical Expertise

Deep understanding of

o System integration testing (SIT)

o API testing (REST, messaging)

o Data validation and reconciliation

Experience with

o Distributed systems (e.g., Kafka, Redis, ES)

o Databases (SQL & NoSQL)

Familiarity with tools such as

o Test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, or equivalent)

o API testing tools (Postman, JMeter, etc.)

o Performance testing tools (LoadRunner, JMeter, etc.)

Quality & Delivery Capability

Strong ownership mindset with production-quality accountability
Ability to work under complex, multi-party delivery environments
Experience in defect triage, prioritization, and resolution governance

Communication

Strong client-facing communication skills
Ability to work with cross-country teams and stakeholders
Fluent in English (Mandarin is a plus for China-based candidates)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in risk control / anti-fraud / decision engine systems
Background in system integrators (SI) or consulting firms
Experience supporting multi-country banking implementations
Familiarity with compliance and regulatory testing requirements

What Success Looks Like

Able to independently establish testing framework within 4–6 weeks
Identify critical risks before UAT or go-live
Deliver stable production releases with minimal post-launch defects
Gain strong trust from client and delivery stakeholders

Why Join Us

Work on high-impact banking transformation programs in Southeast Asia
Exposure to complex, large-scale distributed systems
Opportunity to shape quality standards for global delivery
Competitive compensation and international career growth

Senior Test Lead / QA Lead (Banking Risk Platforms, APAC Delivery)