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Kyndryl
Non Functional OAT Tester / Test Lead
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A Software QA Lead supervises members of the software quality assurance team and ensures compliance with applicable regulations.
$106,794 / year median in Illinois
-4% projected decline
Job Description
Who We AreAt Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world's leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people-Kyndryls-that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.
The RoleNon-Functional & OAT Tester with a minimum of 6+ years of experience in the Banking & Financial Services (BFSI) domain.
The role involves ensuring that critical banking applications meet all security, scalability, and operational readiness requirements before production go-live.
The ideal candidate should be able to plan, execute, and optimize performance, resilience, failover, backup & recovery, security and DR tests, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with operational standards and SLAs.
The candidate will have strong technical knowledge and experience in system operations, infrastructure testing, and service management processes.
Skills/Key Responsibilities8+ years of experience in Non-Functional Testing (NFT) and OAT within BFSI applications.
Strong understanding of network, middleware, database tuning, and monitoring tools.
Experience in Planning, designing, and executing the Operational Acceptance Test (OAT) cases to validate production readiness.
Experience with failover, high-availability, DR drills in On-Perm environment, operational monitoring and backup/restore procedures validation.
Hands on experience in RTGS Systems ( SWIFT , PayPlus, GMPlus and NetReveal applications)
Ensure monitoring, logging, and alerting systems are in place and functional.
Ensure reliability, scalability, and resilience of core banking, payments, and trading applications.
Conduct failover, redundancy, and resilience testing across infrastructure and applications.
Verify compliance with operational standards, SLAs, and ITIL processes.
Work closely with DevOps, Infrastructure, Security, and QA teams to resolve issues.
Document findings and provide detailed OAT test reports with risks and recommendations.
Contribute to improving operational testing frameworks, scripts, and methodologies for FOREX system.
Your Future at KyndrylEvery position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career, from Junior Administrator to Architect. We have training and upskilling programs that you won't find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with customers in a variety of industries, from banking to retail. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here. Who You AreWho You AreYou're good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important - you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused - someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you're open and borderless - naturally inclusive in how you work with others.
Required Skills and Experience
The RoleNon-Functional & OAT Tester with a minimum of 6+ years of experience in the Banking & Financial Services (BFSI) domain.
The role involves ensuring that critical banking applications meet all security, scalability, and operational readiness requirements before production go-live.
The ideal candidate should be able to plan, execute, and optimize performance, resilience, failover, backup & recovery, security and DR tests, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with operational standards and SLAs.
The candidate will have strong technical knowledge and experience in system operations, infrastructure testing, and service management processes.
Skills/Key Responsibilities8+ years of experience in Non-Functional Testing (NFT) and OAT within BFSI applications.
Strong understanding of network, middleware, database tuning, and monitoring tools.
Experience in Planning, designing, and executing the Operational Acceptance Test (OAT) cases to validate production readiness.
Experience with failover, high-availability, DR drills in On-Perm environment, operational monitoring and backup/restore procedures validation.
Hands on experience in RTGS Systems ( SWIFT , PayPlus, GMPlus and NetReveal applications)
Key Responsibilities:
Test non-functional requirements such as performance, security, scalability, reliability, and availability.Ensure monitoring, logging, and alerting systems are in place and functional.
Ensure reliability, scalability, and resilience of core banking, payments, and trading applications.
Conduct failover, redundancy, and resilience testing across infrastructure and applications.
Verify compliance with operational standards, SLAs, and ITIL processes.
Work closely with DevOps, Infrastructure, Security, and QA teams to resolve issues.
Document findings and provide detailed OAT test reports with risks and recommendations.
Contribute to improving operational testing frameworks, scripts, and methodologies for FOREX system.
Your Future at KyndrylEvery position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career, from Junior Administrator to Architect. We have training and upskilling programs that you won't find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with customers in a variety of industries, from banking to retail. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here. Who You AreWho You AreYou're good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important - you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused - someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you're open and borderless - naturally inclusive in how you work with others.
Required Skills and Experience
- 8+ years of testing experience in aligned technology or service domain
- Experience with test strategy and planning, execution, and defect management
- Proficiency in programming languages and testing tools
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across project teamsPreferred Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
- ISTQB Certification (International Software Testing Qualification Board)Being YouThe \