Lead Quality Assurance Engineer

Are you an experienced QA Lead looking to join an Agile team and make a significant impact in the world of FinTech software? Our client, a leading player in the industry, is searching for a skilled QA Lead to contribute to their small, dynamic team. Join an organization where your ideas will be valued, your work will be meaningful, and you'll enjoy the kind of autonomy that larger development shops can only envy.

About the Role:

As a QA Lead, you'll be at the forefront of our client's Azure Cloud-based environment, working with technologies like Azure DevOps, Playwright, SQL Server, and more. Expect regular opportunities to enhance existing software and engage in new development initiatives every quarter.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Communicate testing progress to stakeholders.
• Oversee the daily activities of fellow testers.
• Engage in daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Review reported defects and collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize bug tickets.
• Escalate critical issues and participate in decision-making on the best course of action.
• Generate reports and produce documentation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop test plans and strategies.
• Track key QA metrics such as defect density and open defect count.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality software products.
• Identify bottlenecks and weaknesses in the Quality Assurance process, proposing improvements.
• Recommend testing tools to Senior Management.
• Train and mentor new QA team members.
• Prepare and present reports and metrics to Senior Management.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of QA experience.
• 4-5 years of experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership/management experience in QA.
• Proficiency in software QA methodologies and tools.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate and guide a testing team.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• A team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with software management tools like JIRA, Azure DevOps.
• Previous experience in building a test automation suite.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience in a distributed environment.
• Proficiency in SQL Reporting (Raw Queries, SSRS, Power BI, etc.).
• Experience with N-Layer application architecture testing.
• Familiarity with automation tools such as Playwright.
• Financial industry experience is a plus.
• Experience in managing offshore QA resources is advantageous.

Why Join?

• Competitive compensation and attractive company-subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• 401k Plan with Company Match.
• Gym Reimbursement for Employees on Medical Plans.
• Life Insurance provided at no cost to employees.
• Generous Time Off Plan.
• Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefits.