Lead QA Engineer

About the Company:
Established in 2019, Credit Saison India (CS India) is of the country’s fastest growing Non-Bank Financial Company (NBFC) lenders, with verticals in wholesale, direct lending and tech-enabled partnerships with Non-Bank Financial Companies (NBFCs) and fintechs. Its tech-enabled model coupled with underwriting capability facilitates lending at scale, meeting India’s huge gap for credit, especially with underserved and under penetrated segments of the population.
Credit Saison India is committed to growing as a lender and evolving its offerings in India for the long-term for MSMEs, households, individuals and more. Credit Saison India is registered with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and has an AAA rating from CRISIL (a subsidiary of S&P Global) and CARE Ratings.
Currently, Credit Saison India has a branch network of 80+ physical offices, 2.06 million active loans, an AUM of over US$2B and an employee base of about 1,400 employees.
Credit Saison India is part of Saison International, a global financial company with a mission to bring people, partners and technology together, creating resilient and innovative financial solutions for positive impact. Across its business arms of lending and corporate venture capital, Saison International is committed to being a transformative partner in creating opportunities and enabling the dreams of people.
Saison International is the international headquarters (IHQ) of Credit Saison Company Limited, founded in 1951 and of Japan’s largest lending conglomerates with over 70 years of history and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The Company has evolved from a credit-card issuer to a diversified financial services provider across payments, leasing, finance, real estate and entertainment. Based in Singapore, Saison International’s global operations span over Singapore, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Mexico, Brazil, with active investments in debt, equity, corporate venture capital, and technology.

We're looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior QA Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software quality assurance, with a minimum of 5 years of experience, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality products. You will be responsible for leading QA initiatives, designing and executing test strategies, and driving automation efforts. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, analytical thinking, and effective communication to ensure our software meets the highest standards of reliability and performance.

Key Responsibilities
* Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive test plans and test strategies that align with business goals and project timelines.
* Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test cases** to ensure thorough test coverage.
* Utilize and enhance existing automation frameworks to streamline testing processes and improve efficiency.
* Conduct API testing to validate functionality, performance, and security of services and microservices.
* Identify, document, and track software defects and bugs, working closely with developers to ensure timely resolution.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and designers, to understand requirements and provide technical feedback.
* Participate in all stages of the software development lifecycle, from initial design to final release, with a focus on Agile methodologies.
* Manage and prioritize QA tasks in a fast-paced environment, ensuring projects are delivered on time and with high quality.

Required Skills & Qualifications
* 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with a focus on software testing and product quality.
* Mandatory: Experience in the NBFC (Non-Banking Financial Company) or Digital Lending sector, with a strong understanding of financial products and regulations.
* Mandatory: Proven expertise in API testing, using tools like Postman or similar.
* Mandatory: Extensive automation experience, including designing, building, and maintaining automated test frameworks using tools like Selenium, TestNG, Rest Assured etc.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice to Have
* Lending experience, with a specific focus on testing collections and repayments processes.
* Experience working with external partners or vendors to coordinate testing efforts and ensure seamless integration.
* Knowledge of performance and security testing.