Job Summary

Job Description: Murex Lead QA – Testing & Automation

Lead the end-to-end testing strategy and execution for Murex applications, ensuring high-quality delivery across modules (FO, MO, BO, Risk, Operations). The role requires robust expertise in functional testing, along with exposure to test automation frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

- Define and implement test strategy for Murex programs
- Lead testing across Front Office, Middle Office, Back Office modules
- Design and execute test cases, test scenarios, and plans
- Validate trade lifecycle, pricing, settlements, and reporting flows
- Drive SIT, UAT, regression testing, and defect management
- Collaborate with Business, Dev, and Integration teams
- Ensure test coverage across upstream/downstream integrations
- Manage defect lifecycle using tools like JIRA
- Provide L3 support and quality assurance for releases

Skill Requirements

Murex Testing Expertise

- Strong experience in Murex MX.3 modules (FO, MO, BO)
- Expertise in functional testing of trade lifecycle workflows
- Exposure to workflows, simulation views, and reporting
- Experience in integration and end-to-end testing

Testing & Automation Skills

- Hands-on experience in manual testing methodologies
- Experience with test automation tools (Selenium / UFT / similar)
- Ability to build and maintain automation frameworks
- Knowledge of API testing (REST/SOAP)

Technical Skills

- Good understanding of SQL / database validation
- Experience working in Unix/Linux environments
- Knowledge of ETL/data validation is desirable

Domain Knowledge:





- Strong understanding of Capital Markets & Treasury products (FX, Rates, Derivatives)
- Knowledge of trade lifecycle (front-to-back processing)
- Exposure to regulatory reporting validation (EMIR, SFTR, etc.)

Leadership & Soft Skills

- Ability to lead QA teams and manage test delivery
- Strong stakeholder communication (Business, Dev, Ops)
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail
- Experience working in Agile/Waterfall delivery models

Must Have Skill

Functional Testing,Manual Testing

Good to Have Skill

Other Requirements

Preferred Skills:

- Experience in large-scale Murex implementation / upgrade programs
- Exposure to CI/CD and DevOps-based testing approaches
- Experience with automation of regression suites
- Murex certification (good to have)

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s/master’s degree in engineering, Finance, or related field
- Murex certifications (preferred)
- Proven experience in tier-1 global banking environment

Key Competencies:

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent stakeholder communication
- Ability to work in high-pressure delivery environments
- Ownership mindset and delivery accountability

Role Fitment (Ideal Candidate Profile):

- 8–12 years total QA experience
- Strong Murex functional testing expertise
- Experience in end-to-end testing across modules and integration flows
- Automation exposure (framework building preferred)

Deliverables / KPIs:

- High test coverage across Murex modules
- Reduced defect leakage to production
- Automation-driven regression efficiency
- Stable and high-quality release delivery

📌 Senior Test Lead - Functional Testing (India)
🏢 HCLTech
📍 India