Testing Manager Finacle core banking

VAM Systems; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UAE is seeking a Testing Manager to oversee software testing for core banking systems. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in software testing, strong stakeholder management skills, and a background in defect lifecycle management. This full-time role requires a Bachelor's degree in IT or Computer Science and offers a dynamic environment for leading cross-functional teams. Immediate joining is expected within two weeks.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in software testing and quality assurance.
• 5 years in a test management role for core banking or large enterprise systems.
• Hands‑on experience with Finacle core banking implementation or upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Ensure test coverage and analyze defect leakage rates.
• Facilitate timely closure of high‑severity defects.
• Manage successful completion of UAT and migration cycles.
• Ensure production readiness and system stability post‑go‑live.

Skills

Software testing

Quality assurance

Stakeholder management

Defect lifecycle management

Test management tools

Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT or related field

ISTQB certification

PMP / Agile certifications

Tools

JIRA

Zephyr

Job description

We are currently looking for Testing Manager for our UAE operations

Education & Certifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science IT or related field.
• ISTQB certification or equivalent preferred.
• PMP / Agile certifications are an advantage.

Required Skills & Experience

Core Requirements

• 10 years of experience in software testing and quality assurance.
• 5 years in a test management role for core banking or large enterprise systems.
• Hands‑on experience with Finacle core banking implementation or upgrades.
• Strong expertise in defect triage and defect lifecycle management.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of core banking modules (CASA Loans Deposits Payments).
• Experience with test management tools (JIRA Zephyr etc.).
• Understanding of integration testing and data migration validation.
• Familiarity with automation frameworks is an advantage.

Leadership & Communication

• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Excellent reporting and presentation capabilities.
• Experience working with vendors and offshore teams.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Test coverage and defect leakage rates.
• Timely closure of high‑severity defects.
• Successful completion of UAT and migration cycles.
• Production readiness and stability post‑go‑live.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in banking digital transformation programs.
• Exposure to regulatory and compliance environments.
• Experience in large‑scale system migrations.

Joining time frame: 2 weeks (maximum 1 month)

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full‑time