Core Banking Test Lead - Finxact

Synechron Technologies Pvt. Ltd._INDIA Company; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Synechron Technologies Pvt. Ltd. invites an experienced Core Banking Test Lead to Chennai to drive test planning, execution and quality across Core Banking applications.

You will act as SME and liaise between Business, Development and QA teams to ensure delivery excellence. The role requires hands-on expertise in Core Banking domains, SIT/UAT testing, and regression strategies, with leadership to coordinate multiple streams including accounts, loans, and payments.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on Core Banking testing experience.
• Expertise in SIT, UAT, integration and regression testing.
• Strong knowledge of banking products and rules.

Responsibilities

• Lead test planning, estimation, scheduling, and coordination for Core Banking modules.
• Define test scope and strategy for SIT, UAT, and regression cycles.
• Coordinate testing across accounts, lending, and payments.
• Oversee defect lifecycle and quality metrics.
• Provide regular status, risk, and mitigation updates.
• Drive risk-based testing and Agile/Scrum methods.
• Be primary QA liaison between Business, Dev, and QA teams.

Skills

Core Banking Testing

Temenos T24

Finacle

Flexcube

JIRA

qTest/Zephyr/ALM

Postman API testing

SQL

Agile/Scrum

Leadership

Tools

JIRA

qTest

Zephyr

ALM

Postman

Job description

Core Banking Test Lead Experience - 7+ Yrs Domain : Core banking Place of work: Chennai

The Core Banking Test Lead is responsible for leading test planning, coordination, and execution across Core Banking applications and products, ensuring high-quality delivery. The role acts as a Core Banking Subject Matter Expert (SME) and serves as a key liaison between Business, Development, and QA teams while driving quality ownership at a module or program level.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Strong and thorough understanding of Core Banking systems and end-to-end workflows
• Deep knowledge of Core Banking domains including Current & Savings Accounts, Loans & Lending, Customer lifecycle, and Payments & clearing
• Expertise in banking business rules, interest calculations, fees, and transactional workflows
• Hands-on exposure to System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), integration testing, and regression testing
• Lead test planning, estimation, scheduling, and coordination for Core Banking modules and initiatives
• Define test scope and strategy for SIT, UAT, and regression test cycles
• Coordinate testing activities across multiple streams such as accounts, lending, and payments
• Provide functional test oversight to ensure end-to-end validation of Core Banking workflows
• Review and approve test scenarios, test cases, test scripts, and test data
• Track test execution progress and ensure adherence to milestones and delivery timelines
• Own defect and quality management including defect lifecycle governance, triage, and prioritization
• Analyze defect trends, monitor quality metrics, and recommend corrective and preventive actions
• Act as the primary QA point of contact for Business and IT stakeholders
• Provide regular status reporting, risk identification, and mitigation planning
• Identify opportunities for regression automation and continuous improvement of QA processes
• Drive adoption of risk-based testing practices and operate within an Agile / Scrum delivery model

Skills

• Strong hands-on experience in Core Banking functional testing including Current & Savings Accounts, Loans & Lending, Customer lifecycle, and Payments & clearing
• Strong experience working with Core Banking systems such as Temenos T24, Finacle, Flexcube, or similar platforms (FINXACT knowledge is a strong advantage)
• Proven experience in SIT, UAT, integration testing, and regression testing for banking applications
• Experience using test management and defect tracking tools such as JIRA, qTest, Zephyr, ALM, or equivalent
• Working knowledge of API testing using tools such as Postman or REST clients
• Ability to perform SQL queries for backend data validation and reconciliation
• Understanding of regression automation concepts and automation strategy (added capability, not mandatory)
• Strong leadership, coordination, stakeholder communication, and risk-based testing mindset

Additional Skills/Knowledge:

• Automation

SYNECHRON'S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative "Same Difference" is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more. All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidate Application Notice

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets. For more information on the company, please visit our website or LinkedIn community. At Synechron, we are committed to integrating sustainability into our business strategy, ensuring responsible growth while minimizing environmental impact. Employees play a key role in driving our sustainability initiatives, from reducing our carbon footprint to fostering ethical and sustainable business practices across global operations. All positions are required to adhere to our Sustainability and Health Safety standards, demonstrating a commitment to environmental stewardship, workplace safety, and sustainable practices.