
Senior Delivery Leader in Banking QA + QE experience (UAE Region)
QualityKiosk Technologies โข Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
**Role & seniority: ** Banking Delivery Leader / Service Delivery Partner (Banking Quality Engineering, AI & Transformation); 18+ years experience; leadership/technical program manager with P&L ownership
**Stack/tools (as stated): ** AI/GenAI (test automation support, synthetic data, self-healing automation); Automation; DevOps; Continuous Testing (CT) in CI/CD; predictive/ML analytics for risk-based QA
**Top 3 responsibilities: **
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Lead AI & GenAI integration for QA (test generation, synthetic data, evaluation of AI/ML quality, predictive/proactive QA)
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Own technical program delivery: shift-left QA into SDLC, manage 25+ parallel projects, implement Continuous Testing/quality gates in CI/CD
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Drive client & business management: P&L/margins/manpower/DSO, build outcome-based multi-year deals, CXO governance and sales collaboration
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Must-have skills:
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18+ years QA/QE service delivery in BFSI/Banking
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Technical Program Management (TPM) for large delivery programs
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Strong P&L ownership and delivery governance; end-to-end accountability
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Stakeholder management (incl. CXO/CTO/CIO), exceptional communication
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Agile fundamentals; ability to operate in ambiguous technical environments
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Nice-to-haves:
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Prior experience specifically with Middle East banking clients/market
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Exposure across Digital, Core Banking, Middleware and complex data migration/testing context
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Full Description
Qualitykiosk Technologies is looking for Banking Delivery Leaders with 18+ years of experience in delivering and managing banking projects .
We're looking for leaders with
- 18+ years in QA/QE Service Delivery within BFSI/Banking & P&L Ownership.
- Experience managing large delivery programs for Middle East Banking clients
- Strong Technical Program Management (TPM) expertise
- Exposure to AI/GenAI, Automation, DevOps and Digital Transformation
- Proven success in stakeholder management, business growth and delivery governance
Interested candidates pls share your updated resume with deepa.radhakrishnani@qualitykiosk.com
JOB DESCRIPTION: Service Delivery Partner Banking Quality Engineering (AI & Transformation) About QualityKiosk Technologies QualityKiosk Technologies is one of the world's largest independent Quality Engineering (QE) providers and digital transformation enablers. Headquartered in Navi Mumbai, India, we serve over 254+ global clients across 25 countries with a workforce of 3,700+ employees. We are pioneers in IP-led quality assurance, recognized by Gartner and Forrester, and were named 'Best IT Employer of the Year' in 2023. Role Purpose The Service Delivery Partner (Banking QE) is a high-impact leadership role focused on driving technical excellence and innovation across our India Banking practice. You will transition traditional testing portfolios into AI-led, autonomous quality ecosystems while serving as a Technical Program Manager for complex, large-scale banking transformations.
Key Responsibilities and Deliverables
- AI & GenAI Innovation Leadership
GenAI Integration: Lead the deployment of Generative AI tools to automate test case generation, synthetic data creation, and self-healing automation.
AI Evaluation: Establish frameworks for the quality assurance of AI/ML models within the banking sector, ensuring model reliability and compliance.
Predictive QA: Utilize machine learning analytics to identify high-risk code areas and transition the delivery model from reactive testing to proactive prevention.
- Technical Program Management & Shift-Left Strategy
Shift-Left Implementation: Drive QE involvement into the earliest stages of the SDLC (Requirements & Design) to ensure "Testability" is architected into the product
Complex Delivery: Manage a portfolio of 25+ parallel projects across Digital, Core Banking, and Middleware with a focus on automation-first outcomes.
DevOps-CT: Orchestrate Continuous Testing (CT) within CI/CD pipelines, integrating automated quality gates into the developer workflow.
Ambiguous Environments: Navigate complex technical landscapes including data migration and middleware testing where documentation may be sparse.
- Strategic Client & Business Management
P&L Accountability: Ownership of a large revenue portfolio with full responsibility for margins, DSO and manpower planning.
Outcome-Based Deals: Convert BAU engagements into multi-year, BVR-led (Business Value Realization) and outcome-based contracts.
CXO Governance: Act as a technical consultant to Bank CIOs/CTOs, presenting integrated program-level executive reporting.
Sales Collaboration: Work with the Sales team on revenue forecasting, proposals, and SOW definitions for new and existing accounts.
- Team Leadership & Capability Building
Scale: Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of 400+ members, including Project Managers, Test Leads, and Seasoned Bankers.
Domain Excellence: Lead Banking Domain & Process CoEs to standardize testing across Retail, Corporate, SME, and Rural banking lines.
Coaching: Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and technical curiosity within the delivery team.
Essential Requirements
Experience: 18+ years of rich experience in Service Delivery for testing projects within the BFS segment.
Geography: Proven expertise in managing large-scale delivery specifically for the Middle East market, with exposure to other geographies.
Technical Depth: Strong Technical Program Management (TPM) skills; ability to "roll up sleeves" to solve technical roadblocks.
Education/Fundamentals: Deep understanding of Agile methodologies, P&L management, and end-to-end accountability.
Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for stakeholder management.
Behavioural Competencies
- Analytical Thinking
- Breaks down complex card processing scenarios into testable conditions with precision.
- Stakeholder Management
- Confidently engages with CXO-level and technical stakeholders; articulates QA value clearly.
- Ownership & Accountability
- Takes end-to-end accountability for quality outcomes across large, multi-stream engagements.
- Mentorship & Leadership
- Actively develops team capability; fosters a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
- Adaptability
- Thrives in dynamic project environments; comfortable with shifting priorities and ambiguity.
- Attention to Detail
- Maintains high rigour in requirement review, test design, and defect documentation.