Senior Test Lead Functional Testing

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Senior Test Lead - Functional Testing India Senior Test Lead - Functional Testing Bangalore, Karnataka Job Summary Job Description: Murex Lead QA – Testing & Automation Lead the end-to-end testing strategy and execution for Murex applications , ensuring high-quality delivery across modules (FO, MO, BO, Risk, Operations). The role requires strong expertise in functional testing , along with exposure to test automation frameworks . Key Responsibilities Define and implement test strategy for Murex programs Lead testing across Front Office, Middle Office, Back Office modules Design and execute test cases, test scenarios, and plans Validate trade lifecycle, pricing, settlements, and reporting flows Drive SIT, UAT, regression testing, and defect management Collaborate with Business, Dev, and Integration teams Ensure test coverage across upstream/downstream integrations Manage defect lifecycle using tools like JIRA Provide L3 support and quality assurance for releases Skill Requirements Murex Testing Expertise Strong experience in Murex MX.3 modules (FO, MO, BO) Expertise in functional testing of trade lifecycle workflows Exposure to workflows, simulation views, and reporting Experience in integration and end-to-end testing Testing & Automation Skills Hands-on experience in manual testing methodologies Experience with test automation tools (Selenium / UFT / similar) Ability to build and maintain automation frameworks Knowledge of API testing (REST/SOAP) Technical Skills Good understanding of SQL / database validation Experience working in Unix/Linux environments Knowledge of ETL/data validation is desirable Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of Capital Markets & Treasury products (FX, Rates, Derivatives) Knowledge of trade lifecycle (front-to-back processing) Exposure to regulatory reporting validation (EMIR, SFTR, etc.) Leadership & Soft Skills Ability to lead QA teams and manage test delivery Strong stakeholder communication (Business, Dev, Ops) Analytical mindset with attention to detail Experience working in Agile/Waterfall delivery models Other Requirements Preferred Skills: Experience in large-scale Murex implementation / upgrade programs Exposure to CI/CD and DevOps-based testing approaches Experience with automation of regression suites Murex certification (good to have) Qualifications: Bachelor’s/master’s degree in engineering, Finance, or related field Murex certifications (preferred) Proven experience in tier-1 global banking environment Key Competencies: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent stakeholder communication Ability to work in high-pressure delivery environments Ownership mindset and delivery accountability Role Fitment (Ideal Candidate Profile): 8–12 years total QA experience Strong Murex functional testing expertise Experience in end-to-end testing across modules and integration flows Automation exposure (framework building preferred) Deliverables / KPIs: High test coverage across Murex modules Reduced defect leakage to production Automation-driven regression efficiency Stable and high-quality release delivery