Team Lead, Quality Assurance Job at Stanbic IBTC Bank

Stanbic IBTC Bank is a leading African banking group focused on emerging markets globally. It has been a mainstay of South Africa's financial system for 150 years, and now spans 16 countries across the African continent.

Standard Bank is a firm believer in technical innovation, to help us guarantee exceptional client service and leading edge financial solutions. Our growing global success reflects our commitment to the latest solutions, the best people, and a uniquely flexible and vibrant working culture. To help us drive our success into the future, we are looking for resourceful individuals to join our dedicated team at our offices.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Team Lead, Quality Assurance

Job Ref ID: 80438976A-0001
Job Location: Walter Carrington Crescent, Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking

Job Description

• The QA Team Lead will be responsible for leading a team of QA engineers to ensure the quality of software applications with a focus on integration, Finacle core banking system, mobile and internet banking platforms, and USSD services.

Responsibilities
Test Planning and Execution:

• Develop and implement comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Execute functional, integration, system, regression, and performance testing.
• Identify, document, and track defects using a bug tracking system.
• Ensure timely and effective resolution of defects.

Integrated Testing:

• Validate the seamless integration of various systems and platforms.
• Test interfaces between Finacle and other applications.
• Verify data integrity and consistency across integrated systems.

Finacle Core Banking Operation:

• Conduct thorough testing of Finacle functionalities.
• Validate transactions, account management, and other core banking operations.
• Ensure compliance with banking regulations and industry standards

Mobile/Internet Banking/USSD:

• Test user interfaces and functionalities across different devices and browsers.
• Validate user authentication, transaction processing, and account inquiries.
• Ensure a seamless and user-friendly banking experience.
• Test USSD menus and functionalities.
• Validate transaction processing and information retrieval via USSD.
• Ensure accessibility and ease of use for USSD users.

Automation Testing:

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts.
• Execute automated tests and analyze results.
• Enhance test coverage and efficiency through automation

Requirements
Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in software testing.
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading a QA team.
• Certifications in software testing (ISTQB, CSTE)

Experience:

• Strong understanding of Finacle core banking system.
• Extensive experience in testing mobile and internet banking applications.
• Proficient in testing USSD services.
• Experience in integration testing and validation.
• Expertise in test planning, execution, and defect tracking.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Technical Competencies:

• Experience in automation testing using tools like Selenium or Appium
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies