Job Description
Position is based in Hanoi, Vietnam, 6 month contract
Role Purpose:
We are seeking a highly experienced Test Strategist with deep expertise in Temenos Transact (T24) to define, implement, and oversee testing strategies for complex core banking transformation programs. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Temenos functionality, integration patterns, and core banking processes, along with a proven track record in collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:
Develop and maintain enterprise-wide test strategies and governance frameworks.
Aligning QA objectives with business goals, ensuring test activities support delivery excellence and customer satisfaction.
Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on testing capabilities, risks, and improvements.
Subject Matter Expertise:
Serve as the go-to expert for testing best practices, tools, automation, and performance testing strategies.
Evaluate and recommend modern testing frameworks, CI/CD integration approaches, and test data management solutions.
Provide technical mentorship and thought leadership across QA teams.
Process Optimization:
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across test planning, execution, and reporting.
Standardize test processes, templates, and metrics across projects and teams.
Champion quality-first principles within Agile, DevOps, or hybrid development environments.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:
Work closely with business analysts, developers, product owners, and project managers to ensure quality is embedded early in the SDLC.
Participate in risk assessments, defect triage meetings, and go-live readiness discussions.
Required Qualifications:
8+ years of experience in software testing and quality assurance, including at least 3 years in a strategic or leadership SME role.
At least 2 years experience with Temenos Data Migration, TCIB (Temenos Infinity), or Temenos Payments Hub
In-depth knowledge of manual and automated testing practices.
Hands-on experience with testing tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, LoadRunner, Postman, Jira, TestRail, etc.).
Experience in Agile, Scrum, and DevOps environments.
Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and risk-based testing.
Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
ISTQB Advanced Test Manager or equivalent certifications.
Knowledge of cloud-hosted Temenos environments (Azure, AWS, SaaS)
Experience in Agile/Scrum delivery frameworks and DevOps pipelines
Capable of working in a bilingual (Vietnamese/English) environment preferred