Role Overview 

We are seeking an experienced QA Lead (Manual) with strong domain expertise in Loans & Disbursement within the Banking/Financial Services sector. 

The ideal candidate will lead end-to-end testing strategies, ensure the accuracy of complex financial workflows, and drive quality assurance initiatives across lending systems. This role requires deep domain understanding, strong analytical skills, and hands-on expertise in API and database validation. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Define and drive the testing strategy for Loans and Disbursement modules, ensuring alignment with business logic and regulatory requirements  
  

• Develop comprehensive test plans, risk assessments, and traceability matrices  
  

• Oversee end-to-end validation of complex scenarios such as credit scoring, loan onboarding, interest calculations, escrow management, and multi-channel disbursement (ACH, Wire, Check)  
  

• Perform and supervise API testing (REST/SOAP) and complex database validation to ensure data integrity and transaction accuracy  
  

• Lead, mentor, and conduct peer reviews for a team of QA engineers, fostering a high-quality delivery culture  
  

• Manage the defect lifecycle, prioritize issues based on business/financial impact, and collaborate closely with development and product teams  
  

• Ensure test coverage, quality metrics, and timely delivery across releases  
  

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into effective test scenarios