MTS QA Lead | Payments Testing (SWIFT/ISO 20022)

Job Summary
Synechron seeks an experienced MTS QA Test Lead to direct end-to-end quality assurance activities for ACI Money Transfer System (MTS) implementations, upgrades, and integrations. This role combines deep payments-domain knowledge with QA leadership to define testing strategies, govern execution, manage defects, and report progress to stakeholders. The ideal candidate will ensure high-quality, compliant, and reliable payment processing across multiple client environments and locations.

Software Requirements

Required Skills (Essential)

• Strong hands-on knowledge of ACI Money Transfer System (MTS) and payment processing applications

• In-depth understanding of payment message flows, clearing and settlement processes, and financial messaging standards

• Experience with SWIFT MT/MX, ISO 20022, CHIPS, Fedwire, pacs, and camt message formats

• Extensive QA lifecycle expertise including test planning, test design, execution, defect management, and reporting

• Ability to lead test teams, coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders, and manage testing deliverables

• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools such as JIRA

• Familiarity with release management practices and tools (Git or equivalents) is preferred

• Strong analytical, communication, ownership, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Skills

• Finacle/other core banking integrations experience is a plus

• Banking/regulatory awareness and data security considerations

• Experience with CI/CD processes, automation, and test automation frameworks

• Cloud deployment exposure in banking contexts

Overall Responsibilities

• Lead QA and testing activities for MTS projects, including implementation, migration, enhancement, and upgrades

• Define and own the QA strategy, test approaches, test plans, data strategy, and execution governance for MTS engagements

• Validate payment message formats and flows across SWIFT MT/MX, ISO 20022, and related standards

• Prepare detailed test scenarios and test cases for MTS components (DM, CSM)

• Execute end-to-end functional, integration, regression, system, and UAT testing across payment workflows

• Prepare and maintain test environments, data, and scenario setups

• Coordinate defect triage, retesting, validation of fixes, and closure with development and business teams

• Track and report test progress, quality metrics, risks, and issues to stakeholders

• Manage test execution in JIRA or equivalent platforms; ensure quality ownership and continuous QA improvements

Technical Skills (By Category)

Programming Languages (Essential & Preferred)

• Essential: Proficiency in Java or equivalent; scripting knowledge for test automation is a plus

• Preferred: Python or other scripting languages for test automation support

Databases/Data Management

• Essential: SQL-based data validation and reconciliation skills; experience with Oracle, SQL Server, or MySQL

• Preferred: Data modeling, data quality checks, data lineage concepts

Cloud Technologies

• Preferred: Cloud deployment exposure (AWS, Azure, GCP) in payments contexts

• Essential: General understanding of cloud environments and release considerations

Frameworks and Libraries

• Essential: Vision for test design and automation frameworks; API validation approaches

• Preferred: Experience with automated test frameworks (Selenium, REST-assured, etc.) and performance testing tools

Development Tools and Methodologies

• Essential: Jira/Confluence or similar tool usage; Agile/Scrum practices

• Preferred: CI/CD integration familiarity (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI), test automation frameworks

Security Protocols

• Essential: Awareness of payment data security and regulatory requirements

• Preferred: PCI-DSS awareness and secure testing practices for financial data

Experience Requirements

• 5 to 7 years of relevant QA/testing experience, with a strong emphasis on banking/payments domains

• Demonstrated success delivering end-to-end QA for MTS or similar payment platforms

• Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating with multiple stakeholders

• Familiarity with regulated environments and governance/compliance considerations

• Alternative pathways: extensive hands-on MTS testing leadership, or relevant industry certifications

Day-to-Day Activities

• Lead requirement analysis, test planning, and test design for MTS projects

• Guide and mentor QA engineers; oversee test data management and test environments

• Execute and monitor functional, integration, regression, SIT, and UAT testing

• Manage defect lifecycle, triage, retesting, and closure with development teams

• Collaborate with product, delivery, QA, and operations to ensure alignment and quality

• Prepare test reports, metrics dashboards, and executive summaries

• Participate in status meetings, risk assessments, and project governance reviews

• Support deployment readiness, patching, and post-go-live stabilization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

• Certifications in QA/testing or payments/financial services are advantageous

• Commitment to ongoing professional development in QA practices and payments technology

Professional Competencies

• Strategic thinking and advanced problem-solving for complex payment systems

• Strong leadership, mentorship, and team-building abilities

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across technical and business groups

• Adaptability to evolving regulatory landscapes and technology trends

• Initiative and drive for continuous process improvement

• Time management and prioritization in dynamic, high-stakes environments

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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