Senior Specialist, Software Tester/ QA Lead

An European Financial Services firm is hiring for a Senior Specialist, Software Tester/QA lead. This role requires close collaboration with the offshore development team in India to ensure smooth deployment, continuous monitoring, and proactive maintenance of critical financial systems.

Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day application operations for financial systems, ensuring high availability, optimal performance, and adherence to security standards.
- Collaborate effectively with the offshore development team in India to provide technical support and resolve application issues throughout the software lifecycle.
- Assist in the implementation and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines, supporting automation of deployments and environment consistency.
- Monitor application health using modern monitoring and alerting tools; diagnose and troubleshoot incidents to ensure minimal downtime.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, operational procedures, and incident resolutions.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including development, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and support application enhancements.
- Conduct regular system audits, performance tuning, and preventive maintenance to optimize application stability and responsiveness.
- Stay current with evolving DevOps methodologies, financial industry regulations, and technology trends to recommend improvements.

Why should you apply:
- Premium brand and stability with very low turn around rate.
- Strong global reputation, financial stability and long term business outlook.
- Close collaboration with global teams (Including Germany, india, APAC)
- There is a lot of opportunity to speak in both English and Japanese
- Good work life balance, stable processes, less chaos and offers OT pay.
- Consistent improvement of IT standards due to global standardization.
- Exposure to automotive finance, leasing and mobility services


Company Details: 
A global financial services organization supports customers, dealers, and partners worldwide by providing tailored financing and mobility solutions. Operating in over 50 countries, the company works closely with leading automotive brands, enabling access to premium vehicles through a range of financial products.
The organization offers services such as auto loans, leasing, fleet and corporate financing, as well as insurance and credit solutions for dealers—making it easier for customers to purchase and use vehicles while strengthening the overall automotive ecosystem.
Joining this company provides the opportunity to be part of a stable, globally recognized organization with a strong international presence. Employees gain exposure to global markets, cross-functional collaboration, and innovative financial solutions within the automotive sector. It is an excellent environment for professionals seeking to grow their careers in a dynamic, multinational setting while contributing to a business that combines financial expertise with a world-class industry.

- At least 5 years experience - Proven Application maintenance with DevOps Experience (Financial Systems Preferred)
- Strong DevOps & Cloud Capability – practical experience with CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), containers (Docker/Kubernetes), and automation/scripting (e.g., Python, Bash, Terraform, Ansible).
- Production Support & Incident Management Expertise - Ability to monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve application issues using tools like Splunk, Grafana, or ELK, ensuring high availability and minimal downtime.