About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled, Arabic-speaking Onsite Test Lead with deep expertise in the lending domain and strong hands-on knowledge of the Finacle core banking platform. In this role, you will lead the quality assurance strategy, drive test execution, and manage stakeholder relationships directly at our client site in Kuwait.
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Organization Overview
Our client is a leading financial technology and banking solutions provider with a strong presence across the Middle East and international markets. The organization specializes in delivering innovative technology solutions, quality assurance services, software testing, and digital transformation initiatives for banks and financial institutions. With extensive expertise in the Banking and Financial Services (BFSI) sector, the company supports complex core banking environments, including lending, payments, digital banking, and financial operations. It is committed to driving technology excellence, operational efficiency, and high-quality service delivery for its banking clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement test strategies, plans, and cases for lending applications.
- Lead and mentor a team of QA professionals, providing guidance and support throughout the testing lifecycle.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and business analysts, to understand project requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
- Manage the execution of functional, regression, performance, and user acceptance testing.
- Identify, document, and track defects using appropriate tools, ensuring timely resolution.
- Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations for mitigating potential issues.
- Ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices throughout the testing process.
- Prepare and present testing progress reports and metrics to stakeholders.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in testing methodologies and tools.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in a Test Lead or similar role within the finance or lending domain.
- Strong understanding of testing methodologies, tools, and processes.
- Language Proficiency: Fluent in both Arabic and English (written and spoken) is mandatory for client communication.
- Domain Expertise: Extensive QA experience in Corporate Lending, Retail Lending, Mortgages, or Credit Risk.
- Technical Systems: Hands-on test design and execution experience specifically on the Financial core banking platform.
- Testing Types: Mastery of functional, regression, integration, migration, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Location Readiness: Must be willing to work full-time onsite in Kuwait and manage local client dynamics effectively.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB) are a plus.
