Team Lead QA (Manual and Automation)

Team Lead, QA (Manual & Automation Testing)

📍 Hybrid in Warsaw (3 days/week onsite required) | 💼 Full-time | B2B contract up to $6,300/month

About the Role

Our client is a US-based technology company headquartered in New York City, delivering digital solutions and consulting services that transform businesses and drive measurable value. With offices in multiple countries, the company is now investing in a new engineering centre in Warsaw, recognizing the strong talent and culture of Polish software professionals.

We are now looking for an experienced and strategic QA Team Lead who can lead both manual and automation testing efforts, build and improve QA processes, and inspire a team of skilled engineers. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires strong technical testing skills, deep process knowledge, and a proactive mindset to drive product quality in a dynamic fintech environment.

This is a hybrid position — minimum 3 days/week in the Warsaw office is required.

Key Responsibilities

Test Planning & Strategy

• Develop test strategies, plans, and cases for various testing types

• Define test objectives and timelines aligned with product requirements

• Identify test risks and implement mitigation strategies

• Continuously improve QA processes and introduce best practices

  
  

 Manual & Automation Testing

• Lead functional, regression, integration, and system testing

• Design and maintain automation tests using Selenium, Playwright, Cypress

• Identify automation opportunities and integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines

• Ensure full test coverage by combining manual and automated testing

 API & Mobile Testing

• Conduct API testing using Postman, REST Assured

• Perform mobile testing (Android & iOS) for performance and usability

• Automate key test cases for both API and mobile workflows

  
  

Non-Functional Testing

• Execute performance and load testing using JMeter

• Ensure compliance with security, scalability, and accessibility standards

• Work with DevOps to optimize testing within CI/CD frameworks

  
  

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Mentor and guide QA engineers across manual and automation streams

• Assign and track tasks; drive team performance and engagement

• Foster collaboration with developers, product teams, and stakeholders

• Lead knowledge-sharing and training initiatives within the QA function

Communication & Reporting

• Report on quality metrics, defect trends, and test execution progress

• Work closely with stakeholders to align QA with business goals

• Maintain clear documentation for audit and compliance

• Use JIRA, Slack, and test management tools for transparent communication

  
  

Key Requirements

• 7–8+ years of experience in QA, automation, and team leadership

• Proven expertise in manual and automated testing methodologies

• Hands-on with Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, Cypress

• Proficient in API testing (Postman, REST Assured) and mobile testing

• Experience with performance testing tools like JMeter

• Strong understanding of SDLC, CI/CD, and DevOps collaboration

• Excellent analytical, communication, and mentoring skills

• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• ISTQB Certification or equivalent

• Experience with AI-based testing tools or emerging automation tech

  
  

What’s Offered

• B2B contract with monthly compensation up to $6,300

• Strong career growth opportunities in a global fintech environment

• High-impact projects in a fast-growing sector

• Friendly, open, and ambitious team culture

• Hybrid model – minimum 3 days/week in the Warsaw office