Testing the components and overall functionality of product and services to diagnose any loopholes that sacrifice the expectations of the consumer. The incumbent will be expected to develop and support the planning, design, and execution of test plans, test scripts, and process plans for projects. The incumbent will work closely with various departments to perform and validate test cases based on quality requirements, and recommend changes to predetermined quality guidelines.RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIESEnsure that the end product meets the minimum quality standards, is fully functional and user-friendly.Develop and execute test plans to ensure that all objectives are met.Implement and monitor test scripts to assess functionality, reliability, performance, and quality of the service or product.Identify and remedy defects within the production process.Recommend, implement, and monitor preventative and corrective actions to ensure that quality assurance standards are achieved.Compile and analyze statistical data.Ensure that user expectations are met during the testing process.Draft quality assurance policies and procedures.Investigate customer complaints and product issues.Ensure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements.Write automation scripts to improve the quality and timeliness of testingCreate logs to document testing phases and defectsCommunicate bugs, errors and status to development, QA and management teams in a clear and timely mannerWork with the Project Management and Business Analyst team to make sure requirements are tested and defects are logged and re-tested to closureConduct post-release/ post-implementation testingWork with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycleAnalysis and editing, KRA, conducting quality audits, Dip checks, feedback sessions, Calibration, live barge, providing training to agents on quality parameters, publish quality report and, RCA As KPI,Process contribution by achieving my targets and to make sure that advisors are doing whatever client & business has settled to achieve.Providing quality assurance expertise to teams and handling independently the entire flow of feedback mechanism.Analyzing Calls taken by Agents through Call Evaluations with High degree of Accuracy and giving feedback to the agents.Handling calibrations calls with Clients, external teams and in internal processes.Handling refresher training sessions on product & soft skills for the agents to ensure perfection.Conducting Collective & Individual Quality Feedback Sessions for Agents on Areas of Improvement. Handling Briefings, Dipsticks & Quality Sessions of TeamMonitor inbound & outbound calls and emails responses to assess associates demeanor, technical accuracy, customer service performance, and conformity to University policies and procedures.Assist in developing, creating and implementing call center quality processes and procedures; as well as making recommendations for enhancements to training materials.Participates in design of call monitoring formats and quality standards.Performs call and email monitoring and provides trend data to the management team.Uses quality monitoring data management system to compile and track performance at team and individual level.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSAbility to interpret and implement quality assurance standards and provide accurate and comprehensive feedback to colleagues.Attention to detail and ability to identify, isolate, and reproduce defectsVery good communication skillsExcellent analytical skillsStrong work organizations skillsStrong scripting or coding skills (Java,Python)Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.Strong computer skills and knowledge of QA databases and applications.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEA bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or a related field.Experience in quality inspection, auditing, and testing.A minimum of 3 years of experience working in QA testing automation and developmentSolid experience with QA automation tools (Selenium preferred)Experience with SQL Databases, queries, and Database integrationExperience with Agile and Waterfall methodologiesExperience with a bug tracking software like Jira, TFS, or Azure DevOpsFinancial Services experienceAPI testing experienceDESIRED ATTRIBUTES AND BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIESMeticulous attention to detail.Analytical mindsetSPECIAL CONDITIONSRegularly work extended and irregular hours.Pressure/stress from the need to meet tight deadlinesFUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPSExternal: Business Partners and ConsultantsInternal: Senior Managers and Managers within TFOB, Project Teams,PERFORMANCE CRITERIADemonstrate strong attention to detail and have analytical and problem-solving abilities.Adherence to team established technical and info security standards and practicesTimely delivery of agreed daily, weekly and monthly KPIsOriginally posted on Himalayas