Senior Testing and Quality Assurance Engineer

Senior-GDC / Sr. Engg

 Roles & responsibilities 
Lead and coordinate the testing efforts across the GTS team, including assigning tasks, tracking progress, and ensuring timely delivery.
Ensure thorough testing of business logic across applications to maintain high standards of quality and compliance.
Review and validate the work completed by associates to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with business requirements.
Act as a point of escalation for testing-related issues and ensure timely resolution through collaboration with development and QA teams.
Prepare comprehensive test plans, scenarios, and scripts based on project requirements and AO expectations.
Oversee and participate in both manual and automated testing activities, as outlined in the test strategy.
Collaborate closely with Development and QA teams to set up test environments, generate test data, and resolve defects.
Engage with AO (Application Owner) to understand expectations, clarify requirements, and assist with additional tasks as needed.
Provide regular status updates and insights to stakeholders, highlighting progress, risks, and mitigation plans.
Review and enhance documentation including test cases, workpapers, and exception logs to ensure clarity and audit readiness.

Ensure defects are logged, tracked, and resolved using appropriate tools, maintaining transparency and traceability.
Support continuous improvement by identifying process gaps and proposing enhancements to testing workflows.
Mentor junior team members, providing guidance and support to build testing capabilities within the team.
Explore AI or automation opportunities to enhance testing efficiency and ready to upskill to be future ready 
Adhere to applicable framework, follow all the best practices preparer and checker process effectively to attain targeted quality
Demonstrate accountability and willingness to stretch beyond regular hours when needed
Inculcate and exhibit KPMG values in everyday conduct
Act with integrity and demonstrate ethical behavior all the time.

 Roles & responsibilities 
Lead and coordinate the testing efforts across the GTS team, including assigning tasks, tracking progress, and ensuring timely delivery.
Ensure thorough testing of business logic across applications to maintain high standards of quality and compliance.
Review and validate the work completed by associates to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with business requirements.
Act as a point of escalation for testing-related issues and ensure timely resolution through collaboration with development and QA teams.
Prepare comprehensive test plans, scenarios, and scripts based on project requirements and AO expectations.
Oversee and participate in both manual and automated testing activities, as outlined in the test strategy.
Collaborate closely with Development and QA teams to set up test environments, generate test data, and resolve defects.
Engage with AO (Application Owner) to understand expectations, clarify requirements, and assist with additional tasks as needed.
Provide regular status updates and insights to stakeholders, highlighting progress, risks, and mitigation plans.
Review and enhance documentation including test cases, workpapers, and exception logs to ensure clarity and audit readiness.

Ensure defects are logged, tracked, and resolved using appropriate tools, maintaining transparency and traceability.
Support continuous improvement by identifying process gaps and proposing enhancements to testing workflows.
Mentor junior team members, providing guidance and support to build testing capabilities within the team.
Explore AI or automation opportunities to enhance testing efficiency and ready to upskill to be future ready 
Adhere to applicable framework, follow all the best practices preparer and checker process effectively to attain targeted quality
Demonstrate accountability and willingness to stretch beyond regular hours when needed
Inculcate and exhibit KPMG values in everyday conduct
Act with integrity and demonstrate ethical behavior all the time.

Mandatory  technical & functional skills
Excellent knowledge of auditing and auditing concepts and methodologies.
Experience in software testing/quality analyst, database and visualization concepts.
Excellent documentation skills
Good knowledge of SDLC & STLC and experience in agile methodologies.
Experience in defect creation & bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA/ADO)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with stakeholders.

 This role is for you if you have  the below
Educational qualifications 
Masters' degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
Should have deeper understanding of accounting / auditing concepts as well as in SDLC and software testing. 
Work experience
5-7 years of work experience in relevant discipline
Prior experience in finance/accounting/auditing domain  and or experience in testing in the same domain.
GDC experience of  3-4 years is preferred with exposure to audit procedures and usage of SAT tools in audit engagements.

Experience Level

Senior Level