Test lead -Temenos T24 Core Banking

AIQU; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology solutions provider seeks a highly experienced Test Lead for an onsite role in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The candidate must have over 10 years of experience specializing in quality assurance for Temenos T24 core banking implementations. Key responsibilities include establishing testing programs, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with banking regulations. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, making this a pivotal role for the successful launch of a new bank.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT Quality Assurance and Testing.
• Minimum of 5 years in a Test Management role for large-scale core banking projects.
• Extensive experience managing the quality assurance lifecycle for one full Temenos T24 implementation.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage the overall Quality Assurance and Testing Strategy.
• Forecast resource needs and manage testing budget.
• Identify and prioritize testing-related risks.
• Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements.
• Oversee multiple complex test environments.

Skills

IT Quality Assurance

Test Management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Job description

• Location : Onsite , Riyadh ,Saudi Arabia
• Contract :Oustource , Yearly extendable

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Test lead with +10 years of experience, specializing in the end-to-end testing and quality assurance of Temenos T24 Core Banking implementations. This is an onsite deployment role critical for the successful launch of a new bank, requiring expert-level knowledge of T24 architecture, banking regulations, and large-scale program management.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Governance

• Establish the Testing Program: Define, implement, and manage the overall Quality Assurance and Testing Strategy for the entire T24 core banking implementation program, covering all testing phases (SIT, UAT, Performance, Security, and Dress Rehearsals).
• Resource and Budget Management: Manage the entire testing budget, forecasting resource needs (onsite and offshore), and securing the necessary infrastructure and tools (e.g., test environments, data provisioning tools).
• Risk Mitigation: Identify, assess, and prioritize all testing-related risks and dependencies, developing contingency plans, particularly those related to Data Migration and T24 customization/integration.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all testing activities comply with local regulatory requirements (e.g., SAMA in KSA, CBUAE in UAE) and industry standards, including mandatory T24 Model Bank scenarios.

Technical Leadership

• T24 Expertise: Deep knowledge of Temenos T24/Transact core modules (e.g., AA, Loans, Deposits, Payments, Teller) and integration layers. Must ensure the testing approach validates the configured T24 Model Bank processes and customizations.
• Vendor and Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for the T24 vendor and implementation partner, managing expectations, and driving cross-functional alignment between business, development, and infrastructure teams.
• Test Environment Strategy: Oversee the planning and stability of multiple complex test environments required for T24 integration across various phases.

Reporting & Sign-off

• Lead all Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) and Go/No-Go decisions.
• Present clear, executive-level Quality Metrics and Defect Trend Analysis to the Steering Committee.
• Own the final Test Completion/Closure sign-off for Production deployment.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT Quality Assurance and Testing, with a minimum of 5 years in a Test Management role for large-scale core banking projects.
• Mandatory: Extensive, verifiable experience managing the quality assurance and testing lifecycle for at least one full, end-to-end Temenos T24/Transact implementation.
• Strong understanding of banking processes across Retail, Corporate, and Treasury operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills suitable for a senior onsite deployment role.