Job Description

Job Title:

Test Manager - Islamic Banking (iMAL / Murabaha)

Location:

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Experience:

12+ years in Banking QA, with leadership experience

Industry:

Banking / Financial Services (Islamic Banking)

Job Overview:

Vision Bank is seeking an experienced Test Manager to lead quality assurance across Islamic Banking applications, primarily focusing on iMAL (by Azentio), Murabaha deposit & loan products, automation testing, and vendor management. The ideal candidate will oversee end-to-end test planning, execution, and delivery for multiple product streams within the bank//'s transformation roadmap.

Key Responsibilities:

Test Planning & Strategy

Define the test strategy, scope, and approach for core banking (iMAL) modules including Murabaha Deposits, Loans, and General Ledger. Create and maintain test plans, test scenarios, and traceability matrices aligned to Islamic banking principles and regulatory standards.

Execution & QA Governance

Lead end-to-end testing activities: SIT, UAT, regression, system integration, and production sanity. Ensure adherence to test processes, defect lifecycle, and quality KPIs. Establish governance for both manual and automation test streams.

Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination

Act as the primary QA contact for external vendors (e.g., Azentio for iMAL) and ensure SLA adherence for testing deliverables. Work with business analysts, project managers, developers, and third-party providers to track progress and risks.

Automation & Tools

Drive automation initiatives. Oversee the development and execution of reusable automation scripts for regression testing. Ensure integration of automation with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab, etc.).

Team & Delivery Management

Manage a team of functional and automation testers across projects. Review test progress, manage risks, escalate issues, and provide test status reports to leadership. Mentor junior QA staff and foster a culture of ownership and accountability.

Required Skills & Experience:

Strong domain knowledge in Islamic banking, especially Murabaha deposits, Murabaha financing/loans, and related Sharia-compliant workflows. Hands-on experience with iMAL (core banking platform by Azentio/Path Solutions) - especially modules related to finance, deposits, and GL. Solid understanding of test lifecycle management, QA metrics, and structured defect management (JIRA, HP ALM, Zephyr, etc.). Exposure to UAE Central Bank regulations, product workflows, and regional compliance practices. Experience in test automation frameworks and tools. Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor//'s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. ISTQB Certified (Advanced Level preferred). * Experience working in GCC region, especially Abu Dhabi-based banks.