Kota Rakesh
Test Lead – Global Payments UAT | ISO 20022 / SWIFT | TOSCA AS1/AS2 Certified | Manual & Automation Testing | Agile | HSBC
- Role
- Test Lead Gps Uat at HSBC
- Location
- Hyderabad, TG, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kota Rakesh
Test Lead – GPS UAT at HSBC with 4.7+ years of experience in manual and automation testing across global banking and payments platforms. Currently working on the HSBC Global Payments System (GPS), supporting the ISO 20022 (MX) migration for USA payment flows within a legacy SWIFT MT-based architecture.Hands-on experience validating complex end-to-end payment workflows, including MX ↔ MT message transformations using platforms such as GMO, GMG, and AHM, ensuring data integrity and compliance before external release. Actively involved in UAT, regression testing, and migration validation during ISO 20022 transformation phases.Strong expertise in SWIFT MT, ISO 20022 MX, CAMT, PAIN, and SEPA formats, with practical exposure to CBPR+ guidelines and regional (US) payment compliance. Proficient in using TOSCA automation (AS1 & AS2 certified) to validate file-based transaction workflows, including camt.052, camt.053, pain.001, pain.008, and MX messages, improving test coverage and efficiency.Experienced in Agile/Scrum delivery, defect lifecycle management, and cross-functional collaboration with business, operations, and technology teams. Known for strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in large-scale, enterprise banking environments.
Experience
Test Lead Gps Uat
Dec 2025 — Present · Hyderabad, IN
Working as Test Lead – GPS UAT on HSBC Global Payments System, supporting ISO 20022 (MX) migration for USA payment flows within a legacy SWIFT MT-based architectureWorking on UAT and regression testing using TOSCA automation, processing camt.052, camt.053, pain.001, pain.008, and MX messages, and coordinating defect resolution with cross-functional teamsPerforming UAT and regression testing on global payment transactions, validating ISO 20022 message structures, business rules, and exception handling across end-to-end payment flows
Education
GITAM Deemed University
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
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