QA Team Lead (Remote)

Job Description

Company Introduction

Our client is a fintech company offering intergrated finance solutions.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 3 QA Engineers through regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development planning;
• Define and implement the overall QA strategy across backend, frontend, and mobile platforms;
• Drive risk-based test planning, automation strategy, and release readiness;
• Standardise QA processes including test plans, bug triage, quality gates, and coverage reporting;
• Oversee and coordinate release testing efforts to ensure high-quality deliverables;
• Partner with Engineering Leads on sprint planning and delivery coordination;
• Work closely with Product Managers on acceptance criteria and feature readiness;
• Represent QA in cross-functional initiatives, advocating for quality standards and continuous improvement;
• Build and foster a collaborative QA culture that balances delivery speed with quality.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years in a QA leadership or management role;
• Have at least 5 years of experience as a Senior QA Engineer with a strong technical background;
• Proven experience designing and implementing test automation frameworks;
• Solid understanding of backend testing (APIs, Java), frontend testing (web applications), and mobile testing (iOS/Android);
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and test integration (GitHub Actions preferred);
• Previous experience in fintech, regulated industries, or high-growth startups is considered an asset.

Personal Skills

• Strong people management skills with the ability to mentor and motivate a team;
• Excellent communication skills, able to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders;
• Strategic thinker with the ability to define and evolve QA processes and standards;
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with confidence in decision-making;
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile, and collaborative environment.