Software Quality Assurance (with Automation Experience)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Quality Assurance (Automation) to drive end-to-end quality for a Trade, Supply Chain, and Microfinance platform. This role will lead test strategy, automation, and release readiness, ensuring delivery of a secure, stable, and production-ready system. Key Responsibilities Own and execute the test strategy , including test planning, environments, and release readiness Lead test planning, defect triage, and quality reviews Design and implement automated tests (UI & API) and maintain automation frameworks Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps) with defined quality gates Oversee functional, integration, and performance testing Ensure data accuracy through validation and reconciliation Monitor quality metrics (defects, coverage, automation results) and provide clear risk reporting Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to resolve quality issues Support UAT, release decisions (go/no-go), and final test reporting Qualifications (Tech Stack Focus) ✅ Core Requirements 6+ years' experience in QA / Testing (Agile environment). Experience as test manager is an advantage. Strong experience with test automation frameworks Test automation knowledge and experience is highly preferred. Must have experience as Test Lead in Agile software development. Must have proven business process and requirements analysis skills to support effective preparation of test scenarios and test cases Experience in testing regulated financial systems Awareness of data privacy, security, and audit requirements Experience supporting internal or external audits (advantage) Proficiency in Selenium or Playwright test automation frameworks is required Hands-on expertise in: Azure DevOps (Test Plans, Pipelines) Selenium + Cucumber (or similar UI automation tools) PowerAutomate API Testing (Postman, SoapUI) Performance testing (JMeter, Datadog Synthetics) Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines with quality gates Solid understanding of API, UI, and integration testing Proficiency in SQL for data validation and testing Intermediate level SQL proficiency with joins capability is required for data validation and testing Experience testing web applications (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React/Angular) Experience testing backend systems (Node.js, Java, Python) ✅ Domain & Additional Skills Experience in financial services / banking systems (required) Exposure to regulated systems, security, and data privacy Strong experience in system integration and data migration testing Familiarity with reporting and dashboard testing Skilled in stakeholder reporting and risk escalation Work Setup Hybrid (2-3x a week) May support critical release windows