Virtusa - UAT Tester - Corporate Banking/Investment Banking Systems

Description :

We are seeking an experienced User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Specialist to support the Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) team in ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality banking applications and digital solutions.

The role involves designing, executing, and managing end-to-end User Acceptance Testing for enterprise banking systems, particularly in the areas of trade finance, cash management, transaction banking, and commercial lending platforms.

The ideal candidate will possess strong domain knowledge in corporate banking, excellent testing expertise, and the ability to collaborate with business stakeholders, product teams, and IT development teams to validate that applications meet business requirements and regulatory standards before production deployment.

Key Responsibilities :

User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Management :

- Plan, design, and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities for corporate banking applications.

- Develop UAT strategies, test plans, and test cases aligned with business requirements and functional specifications.

- Ensure applications meet business expectations, operational workflows, and regulatory requirements before production release.

- Manage end-to-end UAT cycles, including preparation, execution, defect management, and final sign-off.

Test Scenario Design & Execution :

- Translate complex corporate banking business requirements into structured test scenarios and detailed test cases.

- Execute front-to-back testing across multiple banking systems to validate end-to-end business workflows.

Perform testing for critical corporate banking modules including :

- Trade Finance

- Cash Management

- Transaction Banking

- Commercial Lending

- Corporate Payments and Treasury Operations

Defect Management & Issue Resolution :

- Identify, document, and track software defects and functional issues using defect management tools such as Jira.

- Work closely with development, QA, and support teams to analyse root causes and ensure timely resolution of defects.

- Re-test resolved defects and verify fixes before final acceptance.

Test Data Preparation & Validation :

- Prepare and maintain relevant test datasets required for executing UAT scenarios.

- Ensure test data accurately reflects real-world corporate banking transactions and workflows.

- Validate data accuracy and integrity across multiple systems involved in testing.

Release Validation & Sign-Off :

- Conduct final validation testing for business-critical releases.

- Prepare detailed UAT execution reports and test summary reports.

- Obtain formal UAT sign-off from business stakeholders prior to production deployment.

- Ensure software updates do not impact existing banking processes and payment workflows.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management :

- Ensure all tested applications comply with banking regulations, security standards, and compliance frameworks.

- Validate system functionality related to corporate payments, transaction monitoring, and financial reporting requirements.

- Support regulatory audits and internal compliance checks when required.

Stakeholder Collaboration :

Work closely with :

- Business stakeholders

- Product owners

- Business analysts

- IT development teams

- Facilitate UAT workshops and walkthrough sessions with business users.

- Communicate testing progress, risks, and issues to project stakeholders.

Required Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in :

- Computer Science

- Information Technology

- Finance

- Business Administration

- Or a related field.

- 810 years of experience in software testing, with significant exposure to User Acceptance Testing (UAT) in banking or financial services.

Domain Expertise :

Strong understanding of Corporate Banking / Investment Banking systems, including :

- Trade Finance

- Cash Management

- Commercial Lending

- Corporate Payments

- Transaction Banking

- Treasury Operations

Technical Skills :

- Strong experience in UAT planning, execution, and defect management.

Hands-on experience with testing tools such as :

- Jira

- Test management tools (preferred).

- Experience in front-to-back testing across integrated banking systems.

- Knowledge of SDLC and Agile testing methodologies.

Preferred Skills :

- Experience working in large banking transformation or digital banking projects.

- Familiarity with payment systems such as SWIFT, SEPA, or international payment platforms.

- Knowledge of API testing and system integration testing.

- Experience working with data validation and reporting tools.

Key Competencies :

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

- Ability to handle complex banking workflows and high-pressure release cycles.

- Strong attention to detail and quality assurance mindset.

- Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional and global teams