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Test Lead @ Concerto Software & Systems | Payment Gateway | BFSI | Selenium WebDriver, Test Automation | Leadership | Immediate Joiner

About

As a Test Lead with over 4 years at Concerto Software & Systems and more than 15 years in QA, I have focused on driving robust QA strategies for VEGAAH, a comprehensive enterprise payment gateway. My work encompasses UPI, Cards, NetBanking, Wallets, 3DS Authentication, Acquirer Routing, and Settlement Reconciliation. With a keen eye for quality, I have implemented risk-based test plans, reduced regression cycle times by 40% using the Selenium POM framework, and improved defect rates through production RCA. My competencies include Selenium WebDriver, Postman, and test automation, supported by a strong foundation in Agile/Scrum methodologies and BFSI workflows. I am committed to delivering exceptional results, from managing 15+ production releases to ensuring 100% traceability and UAT sign-offs with stakeholders. I am passionate about advancing quality assurance in the Payments and FinTech domains.

Location

Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Work experience

Test Lead at Concerto Software & Systems (P) Ltd, Jan 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 7 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Test Team Lead / QA Lead — VEGAAH Payment Gateway at Concerto Software & Systems (P) Ltd, Jan 2022 - May 2026 · 4 yrs 5 mos, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Leading QA strategy and delivery for VEGAAH, an enterprise payment gateway supporting UPI, Cards, NetBanking, Wallets, 3DS, Acquirer Routing, and Settlement Reconciliation. • Owned end-to-end QA strategy; defined test scope, risk-based plans, and quality gates across all payment channels • Led a team of 4+ QA engineers through Agile/Scrum sprints; drove 15+ production releases • Reduced regression cycle time by ~40% via Selenium POM framework • Reduced repeat defect rate by 30% through production RCA on transaction failures • 100% RTM traceability; UAT sign-offs with merchant stakeholders and senior management

Sr. Software Test Engineer at Infibeam Avenues Ltd, Apr 2012 - Jan 2022 · 9 yrs 10 mos, Mumbai Metropolitan Region, • Led manual and automation testing for CCAvenue, one of India's largest payment gateways, across Banking and Travel domains • Built Hybrid Keyword-Driven Automation Framework using Java + Selenium WebDriver; expanded automation coverage over 2.5+ years • Performed Functional, Regression, Integration, API (REST), and Mobile testing across web and mobile platforms • Collaborated directly with clients; demonstrated strong domain grasp across BFSI workflows • Worked within Agile/Scrum teams; experienced in STLC and SDLC across full project lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree, University of Mumbai