Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Test Manager to lead and manage testing activities for critical banking projects, including core banking systems, digital banking platforms, payment systems, and regulatory compliance initiatives. The role requires overseeing end-to-end test planning, execution, and reporting while ensuring adherence to quality standards, timelines, and regulatory requirements. The Test Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage test resources, and drive improvements in testing processes and automation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and implement test strategies, test plans, and test approaches for multiple banking projects (applications and infrastructure).
- Lead the execution of System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Regression Testing, and Performance Testing.
- Manage and coordinate test teams, including internal testers, business users, and vendor resources.
- Oversee defect management, including defect triage, prioritization, and resolution tracking across multiple stakeholders.
- Provide detailed test progress reports, metrics, and dashboards to senior management and regulatory stakeholders.
- Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, developers, and operations teams to ensure requirements and deliverables meet quality standards.
- Ensure test activities comply with IT governance, cybersecurity policies, and banking regulatory requirements (e.g., BNM, PCI-DSS, AML/KYC).
- Support and enhance test automation initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce time-to-market.
- Mentor junior testers and provide guidance on best practices, tools, and methodologies.
- Identify risks in testing activities and propose mitigation strategies to safeguard project delivery.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, or related discipline.
- 3–5 years of experience in software testing/QA, with at least 2 years in a Test Lead or Test Manager role within the banking/financial services sector.
- Strong knowledge of SDLC and testing methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
- Hands-on experience with test management tools (JIRA, HP ALM, Azure DevOps, Confluence).
- Proven experience in SIT, UAT coordination, Regression Testing, and Performance/Load Testing.
- Familiarity with banking systems (Core Banking, Digital Banking, Payment Systems, Treasury, Risk & Compliance applications).
- Strong stakeholder management skills, able to coordinate with business, technology, vendors, and regulators.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Certifications:
- ISTQB Certified Tester – Advanced Level (Test Manager)
- Agile Testing / Scrum Master (advantageous for Agile-driven projects)
- ITIL Foundation (for banking IT service management alignment)
Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: RM5,001.47 - RM9,493.60 per month
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Maternity leave
- Opportunities for promotion
- Professional development
Work Location: In person