Lead - Quality & Release management

Position: Lead - Application Quality & Release management
Location:

Kochi, Work from office

Experience:

12–18 years

Employment Type:

Full Time

Role Summary

We are seeking a Lead - Application Quality & Release management with strong experience in application testing, change management, and project coordination. The role will work closely with business, development, and operations teams to ensure high-quality releases, timely CCR closure, and smooth delivery in a regulated, enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead UAT and pre-production testing activities and ensure release readiness
- Validate business workflows, integrations, and sign-offs prior to production deployment
- Manage and track internal CCRs / tickets, ensuring prioritization and closure
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams for CCR follow-ups and dependency management
- Support project management activities, including planning, tracking, reporting, and risk escalation
- Maintain documentation for test results, CCR status, and release approvals

Required Skills & Experience

- 12–18 years of experience in application testing, UAT, release, or delivery roles
- Strong experience in CCR / ticket management and cross-team coordination
- Proven project management exposure
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Additional Advantage

- Experience or domain knowledge in financial services, capital markets, trading, or brokerage
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and related tools and technologies
- Exposure to release management and Dev Ops practices