The Role
Lead the QA function by transforming testing practices from manual to automation, managing a distributed team, and ensuring quality throughout the development lifecycle.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are seeking an experienced QA Manager to lead and transform our Quality Assurance function. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on evolving our QA strategy — from manual testing to automation-first practices — and embedding a shift-left quality culture across the development lifecycle. You will be pivotal in scaling quality processes, aligning teams under a unified QA vision, and driving innovation in how we ensure platform integrity.
Responsibilities:
- Define and lead the transformation of QA practices across the organisation.
- Drive the transition from manual testing towards modern, scalable test automation frameworks.
- Promote and embed a shift-left approach by integrating QA earlier in the software development lifecycle.
- Define and execute a QA roadmap aligned with our automation and quality evolution goals.
- Act as the central point of QA leadership, aligning testing strategies across multiple engineering domains.
- Own quality outcomes by setting measurable objectives and KPIs for product and process integrity.
- Champion best practices in test strategy, test planning, and release readiness assessments.
- Manage and mentor a distributed team of QA engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, growth, and continuous improvement.
- Establish quality standards across teams, providing support to evolve manual testers into automation-focused professionals.
- Collaborate with engineering leads to ensure quality is everyone's responsibility.
- Lead the development and continuous improvement of test automation strategies, tools, and frameworks.
- Work with developers, DevOps, and QA to integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines.
- Monitor automation coverage and effectiveness, identifying areas for expansion and optimisation.
- Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, DevOps, and Compliance teams to ensure quality is built-in from the start.
- Act as a bridge between domain QA teams to ensure consistent execution of testing approaches and aligned goals.
- Facilitate QA alignment across time zones and departments, ensuring streamlined communication and visibility.
Requirements:
- FinTech background: Strong familiarity with regulatory and quality expectations in financial services.
- Distributed team leadership: Experience managing cross-regional QA teams with consistent outcomes.
- Automation: Expertise with tools like Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, RestAssured, Postman, Pact and experience creating or scaling automation frameworks.
- API & CI/CD proficiency: Solid understanding of REST, Web Services testing, and automation within CI/CD environments.
- Analytical mindset: Ability to use quality metrics and insights to inform testing strategies and process improvements.
- Agile delivery: Deep familiarity with Agile and iterative development environments.
- Communication: Effectively explain QA priorities and technical matters to diverse stakeholders.
- Problem-solving: Thrive in identifying pain points and developing innovative, scalable solutions.
- Accountability: Demonstrated ownership over QA initiatives, coupled with a data-driven, outcome-oriented approach.
What you will get in return:
- Competitive Salary: We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated.
- • Work-Life Harmony: Join a company that genuinely cares about you - because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock. #LI-Hybrid
- • Annual Performance Bonus: Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed! Celebrate your achievements with a well-deserved annual bonus tied to your performance.
- • Generous Time Off: Need a breather? Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry.
- • Employee Referral Program: Love working here? Share the love! Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome team.
- • Comprehensive Health & Pension Benefits: From medical insurance to pension plans, we’ve got your back. Plus, location-specific benefits and perks!
- • Workation Wonderland: Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits!
- • Volunteer Days: Make a difference! Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the community.
Be a key player at the forefront of the digital assets movement, propelling your career to new heights! Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding company that values and rewards talent, initiative, and creativity. Work alongside one of the most brilliant teams in the industry.
Top Skills
Cypress
Pact
Playwright
Postman
Restassured
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The Company
What We Do
Capital provides software that enables founders to raise, hold, spend, and send funds all in one place. Capital has evolved its flagship fundraising tool (formerly known as Party Round) to provide founders with banking solutions that streamline their startups.
