<div><strong>Position Description:</strong><br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br><strong>Position Responsibilities</strong><br><br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Lead and manage the QA team, including resource planning, workload management, mentoring, and career development.<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Define, implement, and continuously improve QA processes, standards, methodologies, and best practices across the organization.<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Develop and maintain comprehensive test strategies, test plans, test scenarios, and test cases for new and existing products.<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Work closely with Product Managers, Business Analysts, Developers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and define testing approaches.<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Ensure quality is embedded throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Drive test planning, test execution, defect management, and release readiness activities.<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Manage QA activities using Jira and related project management and reporting tools.<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Track, analyze, and report quality metrics, testing progress, defect trends, and release quality indicators.<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Identify quality risks early and proactively propose mitigation strategies.<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Support and improve both manual and automated testing practices across the team.<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Participate in recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and professional development of QA team members.<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Facilitate collaboration between QA, Product, Engineering, and Delivery teams to improve overall product quality and delivery efficiency.<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Stay current with emerging QA tools, testing methodologies, and industry best practices.<br><br><strong>Position Requirements</strong><br><br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Proven experience leading QA teams in a Team Lead, QA Manager, or similar leadership role.<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile software delivery methodologies.<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Experience creating and maintaining test strategies, test plans, test scenarios, and test cases.<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, testing processes, defect management, and quality assurance best practices.<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Experience coordinating testing activities across multiple projects and teams.<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Hands-on experience with Jira and related project tracking and reporting tools.<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Understanding of QA metrics, reporting frameworks, and quality governance practices.<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Experience establishing or scaling QA processes within growing technology organizations.<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Solid understanding of web application testing and modern software architectures.<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Experience working alongside development, product, and business teams throughout the delivery lifecycle.<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Strong analytical thinking, organizational, and problem-solving skills.<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Experience mentoring and developing junior and mid-level QA professionals.<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Upper-intermediate (or higher) level of English.<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Ability to work effectively in a distributed international team environment.<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Experience with leveraging the latest AI tools to increase productivity with automation, where feasible (e.g., Codex, ChatGPT, etc.).<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.<br><br><strong>Bonus Skills (optional, but would be a plus)</strong></div><div><br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Experience working within financial technology, capital markets, or electronic trading environments.<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Familiarity with FIX Protocol and related financial messaging technologies.<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Experience with trading platforms, exchange connectivity, certification testing, or market infrastructure systems.<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Experience contributing to automation of API or protocol tests.<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Experience working with both web-based and desktop enterprise applications.<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Experience validating implementation against UI/UX designs and product specifications.<br><br><strong>Ideal Personality</strong><br><br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>A strong leader who enjoys building, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Organized and process-oriented, with excellent planning and prioritization skills.<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Comfortable balancing strategic QA initiatives with day-to-day delivery responsibilities.<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Detail-oriented while maintaining a clear view of broader business objectives.<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Proactive and capable of identifying risks before they become issues.<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Strong communicator who can effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Calm, professional, and confident when managing multiple priorities and deadlines.<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Continuously focused on improving quality, processes, and team performance.<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Someone who brings new ideas, industry knowledge, and a continuous improvement mindset to the organization.<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail.<br><br><strong>Benefits You Will Enjoy<br></strong><br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Full time position (mix of onsite and remote).<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Competitive package.<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Career path in a technology company with many talented people.<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Opportunity to take ownership of the QA function and influence product quality at a strategic level.<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Exposure to innovative technologies and leading financial institutions.<br>-<span style="white-space:pre;">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>International and collaborative working environment.<br><br><strong>About Esprow</strong><br><br>Esprow is a highly innovative and fast-growing technology company with some of the world’s highest profile financial institutions as our clients.
Working with us, you will be exposed to innovative and cutting-edge technologies and be involved throughout the application development cycle. Our Esprow Enterprise Testing Platform (ETP) is unique in the market for API lifecycle management, and automated certification, testing, and simulation of financial trading solutions. With presence in New York, London, Singapore, and Tokyo, we deliver our technology to clients across the globe.<br><br>If you are interested, please reply with your latest CV, along with your current and expected compensation package to [email protected]<br><br><br></div>
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