Lead QA Engineer

As a QA Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our global HR and payroll platform. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will work closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, developers, and support testing new features, identifying issues, and continuously improving the testing process. This role requires strong attention to detail, ownership of automated testing strategies, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, startup environment. You’ll play a key role in helping us deliver a high-performing platform trusted around the world.

What You’ll Do

• Design and execute comprehensive test plans, including manual and automated tests.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to ensure product requirements are testable and well understood.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, API, and end-to-end testing.
• Identify, document, and manage defects through resolution using tools like JIRA.
• Build or enhance automation frameworks and contribute to CI/CD pipeline improvements.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and provide feedback on test strategies and implementation.
• Participate in code reviews, release planning, and continuous quality improvements.

What We’re Looking For

• 4+ years of QA engineering experience.
• Experience working with enterprise-level SaaS platforms; HR tech, payroll, or fintech experience is a strong plus.
• Proficiency in manual testing and test automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.
• Strong understanding of API testing, microservices, and cloud-based environments.
• Experience with version control (Git), and CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or CircleCI.
• English fluency at B2 - C2 level.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.

Nice to Have

• Background testing payroll systems, global payment flows, or compliance-heavy applications.
• Familiarity with GDPR, SOC 2, and other compliance frameworks.
• Exposure to AI-based product features or advanced reporting dashboards.