UAT Test Lead

Overview

Job Desription:

• Define and manage the UAT strategy, including scope, timelines, and key milestones
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure test environments and data are prepared and available on schedule
• Review UAT artifacts, such as test plans, test cases, and execution reports, for completeness and accuracy
• Manage defect triaging, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution of issues identified during testing
• Lead the creation and execution of UAT test cases, ensuring alignment with business requirements
• Conduct peer reviews of test cases developed by junior UAT team members to ensure quality and alignment with requirements
• Execute test plans and test cases, validating that they meet specified business requirements and release features
• Manage UAT governance activities, including progress tracking, adherence to UAT processes, preparation of status reports, monitoring team productivity / utilization and ensure project KPIs are met
• Ensure successful test execution by proactively identifying and communicating risks, issues, and blockers to relevant stakeholders
• Perform exploratory and ad-hoc testing, with a focus on identifying defects and validating fixes—acting as a subject matter expert in uncovering application issues
• Lead small teams to deliver assigned UAT projects, ensuring timely and quality outcomes
• Collaborate with Development team to gain a deep understanding of the technical architecture and feature implementations
  
  

Mandatory Skillset:

• Minimum 7 years in software testing, with a strong focus on User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Proficient in using tools such as Rally, Jira, ALM, or equivalent platforms for test planning, execution, and defect tracking
• Basic proficiency in SQL for data validation and test data preparation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proactive in raising issues, sharing observations, and seeking clarifications during meetings
• Quick learner with the ability to understand new applications, systems, and business process flows efficiently
• Basic understanding of the credit card domain or a strong willingness to learn and adapt to domain-specific knowledge
• Capable of supporting multiple applications and comprehending end-to-end business and technical workflows
• Strong focus on accuracy in test execution and documentation; ability to identify and articulate potential issues effectively
• Hands-on experience working in Agile environments, actively participating in ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
• Skilled in preparing and maintaining triage documentation and knowledge base articles for both new and existing applications
• Proven ability to work closely with clients, business analysts, and development teams to understand business requirements and contribute to the design of quality solutions
  
  

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Very good communication and articulation skills
• High attention to detail and quality orientation
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• ISTQB or equivalent testing certification
• Prior experience in Testing of large banking programs/projects
  
  

Other Job Requirements:

• Willingness to work from the Global Village campus in Bangalore
• Flexibility to work in US shift hours, specifically:
• 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM IST (equivalent to 4:30 AM to 2:00 PM EST)
• IST shift timings will be adjusted in accordance with Daylight Saving Time (DST) changes
• Hybrid work model: Required to work in office 3 days per week
• Must be ready to work full-time from the office during the initial transition phase (approximately 2 months)