QA Lead

We are looking for an experienced QA Lead to take ownership of quality assurance activities across complex IT solutions. The role combines hands-on quality expertise with leadership responsibilities and close collaboration with development, product, and business teams.

• Proven experience as a QA Lead, Test Lead, or Senior QA with leadership responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, processes, and best practices
• Hands-on experience with both manual and automated testing (UI and API)
• Practical knowledge of test automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, RestAssured, or similar
• Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and quality gates
• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g. Jira, Xray, TestRail)
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
• Very good command of English (minimum B2 level)

Nice to have:

• Experience with performance or security testing
• Background in financial services, banking, or other regulated environments
• ISTQB or other relevant QA certifications

• Define, implement, and continuously improve the QA strategy and testing processes
• Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers (manual and automation)
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee end-to-end testing activities across multiple projects
• Ensure high quality of delivered software through effective test planning, execution, and reporting
• Drive test automation strategy and support its adoption within the team
• Collaborate closely with Developers, Product Owners, Business Analysts, and other stakeholders
• Manage defect lifecycle and ensure transparent communication of quality risks
• Take part in release readiness, go/no-go decisions, and production quality monitoring
• Promote best practices in QA, Agile delivery, and continuous improvement

Location: Kraków, Poland (hybrid 8x per month from office)