Banking QA Lead – Finacle Core Banking (Lending Domain)

Nexttec Technology Outsourcing; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexttec Technology Outsourcing in Kuwait City seeks an onsite Test Lead fluent in Arabic and English with deep lending domain knowledge and Finacle expertise to steer QA strategy and test execution at the client site. You will lead a QA team onsite, manage client communications, oversee test design, execution, and defect tracking (JIRA), and drive UAT cycles across Retail and Corporate Lending.

Proven experience in finance testing and ISTQB certification are advantages; willing to work full-time

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading QA in finance or lending projects.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English for client communication.
• Hands-on design and execution of tests on Finacle core banking.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end testing strategy and plan for lending modules in Finacle.
• Lead onsite QA team and manage resources and delivery timelines.
• Act as primary QA contact for client and manage UAT cycles.
• Oversee test case creation, execution, and defect tracking in JIRA.
• Ensure compliance with local banking regulations in testing processes.

Skills

Test Lead experience

Arabic & English fluency

QA testing

Finacle platform

Education

ISTQB certification

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Language Requirement

Fluent Arabic & English speaker

Job Purpose

We are seeking a highly skilled, Arabic-speaking Onsite Test Lead with deep expertise in the lending domain and strong hands-on knowledge of the Finacle core banking platform. In this role, you will lead the quality assurance strategy, drive test execution, and manage stakeholder relationships directly at our client site in Kuwait.

Client Overview

Our client is a leading financial technology and banking solutions provider with a strong presence across the Middle East and international markets. The organization specializes in delivering innovative technology solutions, quality assurance services, software testing, and digital transformation initiatives for banks and financial institutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Test Strategy & Planning: Define end-to-end testing strategies, create comprehensive test plans, and establish execution methodologies for lending modules within Finacle.
• Onsite Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of QA engineers onsite, ensuring optimal resource allocation and timely delivery.
• Client & Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary technical QA contact for the client, conducting reviews, presenting status reports, and managing UAT cycles.
• Domain Execution: Oversee test case creation, execution, and defect tracking for Retail and Corporate Lending operations, ensuring compliance with local banking regulations.
• Defect Lifecycle Management: Drive daily triage meetings, track defects to closure using JIRA, and collaborate with development teams to resolve critical bottlenecks.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Test Lead or similar role within the finance or lending domain.
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in both Arabic and English (written and spoken) is mandatory for client communication.
• Domain Expertise: Extensive QA experience in Corporate Lending, Retail Lending, Mortgages, or Credit Risk.
• Technical Systems: Hands-on test design and execution experience specifically on the Finacle core banking platform.
• Testing Types: Mastery of functional, regression, integration, migration, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Location Readiness: Must be willing to work full-time onsite in Kuwait and manage local client dynamics effectively.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB) are a plus.