QA lead

About the Role

We are seeking a QA Lead to take full ownership of our Quality Assurance processes across multiple development teams and play a significant role in one of our projects. This role blends strategic leadership, hands-on test execution, and AI-driven QA innovation. You'll be responsible for developing scalable QA strategies, introducing modern automation and AI tools, and ensuring delivery of high-quality products across web and mobile platforms.

If you have a solid background in QA leadership, deep technical expertise (especially in Playwright/Python), and a vision for how AI can elevate QA practices, we’d love to meet you.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the QA strategy in collaboration with tech and product leadership.

• Implement AI-powered test case generation, defect analysis, and automated regression suite optimization

• Drive end-to-end testing activities: strategy, planning, execution, automation, reporting, and release readiness.

• Mentor and guide QA engineers while maintaining hands-on involvement in project testing.Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to integrate QA seamlessly into the development lifecycle.

• Build automated test frameworks from scratch and continuously improve existing ones (Playwright/Python).

• Define test cases based on technical and business requirements.

• Support CI/CD processes and ensure high-quality automated pipelines (GitLab CI).

• Ensure visibility of QA metrics and quality KPIs (i.e. test coverage, defect leakage, and release quality) across all levels of the organization.

• Work independently, managing priorities and deadlines.

• Advocate for a quality-first mindset within the organization.

Requirements

Must have

• Proven experience in large-scale software projects, with at least 5+ years of experience in software testing.

• Strong background in both manual and automated testing.

• Track record of mentoring QA engineers and building high-performing QA teams.

• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

• Ability to balance strategic thinking with a hands-on approach.

• Expertise in Playwright and Python-based test automation.

• Advanced API testing (Postman) experience: design, security,  execution, and automation.

• Experience in setting up and maintaining automated test pipelines from scratch (GitLab CI preferred).

• Experience with test case management and reporting tools.

• High proficiency in time management, analytics, and independent decision-making.

• Fluent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.

Nice to Have

• Experience testing mobile applications (real devices or device farms).

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum and eXtreme Programming practices.

• ISTQB Advanced/Expert level certification.

• Basic German language skills.

• Experience with performance and security testing. 

• Exposure to AI/ML tools for testing (e.g., intelligent test creation, test impact analysis, anomaly detection).

Our Tech & QA Stack

• Languages/Frameworks: PHP 8+/Symfony 6+/Laravel 9+, JS/TypeScript, Go, PHPUnit, Codeception, Flutter/Dart

• Databases: MySQL, MariaDB

• Infrastructure: UNIX, Kubernetes, RabbitMQ

• Testing: Playwright/Python, Dart, Postman

• CI/CD: GitLab CI, Code Magic 

• Containerization: Docker

• AI Tools: Jetbrains AI, Cursor, Gemini for Google Workspace

• Tools: Jira, Requirements & Test Management for Jira, Confluence, Slack, IDE (freedom of choice),  G Suite, Sentry 

Engineering Culture

• Agile Scrum + XP elements

• OOP, TDD, DDD, SOLID, Clean Code

• Code reviews, pull requests, automation mindset

• QA as part of cross-functional team

What We Offer

• A key leadership role with real impact on product and process quality.

• Opportunity to introduce and work with cutting-edge AI testing solutions.

• Collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture.

• Competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits and Perks

• Private healthcare

• Cafeteria system & Sport Card

• Training budget €800 per year

• Integration meetings (internal training, hackathon, integration trips and meetings)

• Referral Bonus

• Startup atmosphere

• No dress code

• Flexible hours

• Flexible working format - remote or hybrid 

• Modern office, Chillout zone, Standing desk, parking for bicycles, and a cloakroom with showers

• Regular office lunches and integration meetings

• Some international travels included

Why Join Us?

You’ll have a strategic voice in shaping how quality is defined and delivered. You’ll lead a skilled QA team while keeping your hands on what you love: testing, automation, and now AI enablement. Together, we’ll build products that are not just functional—but exceptional.