QA Team Lead / QA Manager (Remote)

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Ensure quality is embedded throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

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Position Description We are looking for an experienced QA Team Lead / QA Manager to lead and continuously improve our Quality Assurance function across multiple products and development initiatives. This role is focused on QA leadership, test strategy, planning, process ownership, and team management.

The successful candidate will work closely with Product, Engineering, and Delivery teams to ensure that quality is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle and that releases meet the highest standards before reaching clients.

This is an ideal opportunity for a senior QA professional who combines strong leadership skills with a deep understanding of software development processes, quality management, and modern testing methodologies. Position Responsibilities Lead and manage the QA team, including resource planning, workload management, mentoring, and career development.

Support and improve both manual and automated testing practices across the team. Participate in recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and professional development of QA team members. Facilitate collaboration between QA, Product, Engineering, and Delivery teams to improve overall product quality and delivery efficiency.

Position Requirements Proven experience leading QA teams in a Team Lead, QA Manager, or similar leadership role. Experience coordinating testing activities across multiple projects and teams. Solid understanding of web application testing and modern software architectures.

Experience working alongside development, product, and business teams throughout the delivery lifecycle. Ability to work effectively in a distributed international team environment. Benefits Full‑time position (mix of onsite and remote).

International and collaborative working environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr The position requires someone who can effectively lead and mentor QA professionals, define testing approaches, manage testing activities across projects, and establish scalable QA processes and standards.

You will be responsible for creating and maintaining test plans, test strategies, test cases, and quality metrics while coordinating testing efforts across both manual and automated testing initiatives. Define, implement, and continuously improve QA processes, standards, methodologies, and best practices across the organization.

Develop and maintain comprehensive test strategies, test plans, test scenarios, and test cases for new and existing products. Work closely with Product Managers, Business Analysts, Developers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and define testing approaches.

Drive test planning, test execution, defect management, and release readiness activities. Manage QA activities using Jira and related project management and reporting tools. Track, analyze, and report quality metrics, testing progress, defect trends, and release quality indicators.

Identify quality risks early and proactively propose mitigation strategies. Stay current with emerging QA tools, testing methodologies, and industry best practices. Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile software delivery methodologies.

Experience creating and maintaining test strategies, test plans, test scenarios, and test cases. Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, testing processes, defect management, and quality assurance best practices. Hands‑on experience with Jira and related project tracking and reporting tools.

Understanding of QA metrics, reporting frameworks, and quality governance practices. Experience establishing or scaling QA processes within growing technology organizations. Strong analytical thinking, organizational, and problem‑solving skills. Experience mentoring and developing junior and mid‑level QA professionals.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Upper‑intermediate (or higher) level of English. Experience with leveraging the latest AI tools to increase productivity with automation, where feasible (e.g., Codex, ChatGPT, etc.). Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

Bonus Skills Experience working within financial technology, capital markets, or electronic trading environments. Familiarity with FIX Protocol and related financial messaging technologies. Experience with trading platforms, exchange connectivity, certification testing, or market infrastructure systems.

Experience contributing to automation of API or protocol tests.Experience working with both web-based and desktop enterprise applications. Experience validating implementation against UI/UX designs and product specifications. Competitive package. Career path in a technology company with many talented people.

Opportunity to take ownership of the QA function and influence product quality at a strategic level. Exposure to innovative technologies and leading financial institutions.