Lead QA Engineer

Lendistry

About the role

We are seeking an experienced QA Lead / Manager to build, lead, and scale our quality assurance function.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of QA engineers and analysts, including performance reviews, career development, and day-to-day support.
• Define and execute the QA strategy across manual and automated testing, aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Establish and improve QA processes, standards, and best practices (test planning, test case design, defect management, reporting).
• Oversee test execution for web, mobile, and API-based applications, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
• Drive test automation initiatives, including framework selection, implementation, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to integrate QA into the development lifecycle (CI/CD pipelines).
• Ensure compliance with fintech-specific standards such as security, data privacy, and audit readiness (e.g., SOC 2).
• Monitor quality metrics (defect rates, test coverage, release readiness) and report on product quality to leadership.
• Manage release quality gates and sign-off processes.
• Identify risks early and proactively recommend mitigation strategies.

Requirements

• 5–8+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong experience with both manual and automated testing methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar).
• Experience testing APIs using tools like Postman or REST Assured.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong understanding of defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Programming/scripting skills (JavaScript, Python, Java, or similar).

Qualifications

• Experience in fintech, banking, or regulated environments.
• Knowledge of security testing, performance testing, and data validation techniques.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS).
• Understanding of compliance frameworks (SOC 2, PCI-DSS, GDPR).

Skills

• Experience in fintech, banking, or regulated environments.
• Knowledge of security testing, performance testing, and data validation techniques.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS).
• Understanding of compliance frameworks (SOC 2, PCI-DSS, GDPR).

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Birthday Day Off
• 12 Paid Company Holidays
• 401(k) Match
• FSA and HSA
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development Courses
• In Office Provided Snacks and Drinks
• In Office Engagement Activities

Pay

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $132,200 - $166,700 annually.

Schedule

This is a stationary position that requires frequent sitting (approximately 95%), repetitive wrist motions, grasping, speaking, listening, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. It also may require occasional standing, lifting, carrying of 20lbs or less, walking, kneeling, bending/stooping, twisting, pulling/pushing, and reaching above the shoulder. Employees in this position must be physically able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the position.