Head, Software Quality Assurance – Wema Bank Plc

Head, Software Quality Assurance – Wema Bank Plc

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Experience: 8+ years (3+ years in leadership)
Qualification: BSc/HND in Computer Science or related field; MSc or professional certifications preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Field: ICT / Software Quality Assurance / Banking Technology

Job Overview:

Wema Bank Plc is hiring an experienced and strategic Head of Software Quality Assurance (QA) to lead the QA team in delivering secure, high-performance banking applications that support its digital transformation agenda. This leader will establish robust testing standards and practices across all platforms, ensuring compliance and consistent quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the QA team to deliver high-quality, secure, and reliable digital and core banking applications.

• Define and implement an enterprise-wide software QA framework, ensuring alignment with banking and industry standards.

• Create and monitor test strategies, KPIs, plans, and test automation frameworks.

• Collaborate closely with Product, Development, DevOps, and InfoSec teams for seamless quality ownership.

• Oversee all testing phases – UAT, SIT, regression, performance, and security.

• Promote test automation and CI/CD pipelines within Agile/DevOps workflows.

• Ensure compliance with CBN, NDPR, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and other regulatory guidelines.

• Manage relationships with third-party testing vendors and partners.

• Provide regular reports to executive stakeholders, highlighting quality metrics, risks, and areas for improvement.

Requirements:

• Education: BSc or HND in Computer Science, IT, or related field (Master’s or professional certifications like ISTQB, CSTE, PMP, Agile, etc., are added advantages).

• Experience:

  • Minimum of 8 years in Software Quality Assurance.

  • At least 3 years in a leadership or managerial QA role.

• Skills & Expertise:

  • In-depth knowledge of banking systems, APIs, mobile and web platforms.

  • Experience with automation tools (e.g., Selenium, JMeter, Postman).

  • Strong understanding of Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices.

  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.