Quality Assurance Lead

Fyndr Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (2-3 days in CBD office)

Full ownership of QA direction

Job summary

A leading tech firm in Sydney is seeking a QA Lead to establish the quality assurance function for a growing SaaS platform. This role involves defining QA strategy, conducting both functional and automated testing, and managing product quality across several lines. Candidates should have extensive experience as a QA Lead, strong automation skills, and the ability to work independently. This offers a hybrid work model and a significant impact on QA direction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a QA Lead or Senior QA in software or SaaS.
• Strong hands-on skills in test automation.
• Solid experience in functional testing and test case design.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement QA processes and frameworks.
• Define test strategy across functional and automation testing.
• Create test plans, write test cases, and manage defect tracking.

Skills

Test automation (Selenium with Java)

Functional testing

Collaboration skills

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A$165,000.00/yr - A$190,000.00/yr

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• Location: Sydney CBD (Hybrid, 2-3 days in office)
• Salary: Up to $170,000 base + super

Overview

We are seeking a QA Lead to establish and own the quality assurance function for a growing SaaS platform. This is a key role where you will define the QA strategy, lead both functional and automated testing, and lay the foundations for future scale.

You will work directly with engineers and delivery teams to ensure stable, high-quality product releases across several product lines. The role is fully hands-on to begin with, with the potential to grow into a team leadership or vendor management position over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement QA processes and frameworks
• Define test strategy across functional and automation testing
• Build automated test coverage using Selenium with Java (or similar stack)
• Perform manual functional testing where required
• Collaborate with engineering, product and delivery throughout the SDLC
• Create test plans, write and maintain test cases, and manage defect tracking
• Recommend improvements to tools, processes, and coverage
• Contribute to hiring or vendor selection as the QA function grows

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a QA Lead or Senior QA in a software or SaaS environment
• Strong hands-on skills in test automation (Selenium with Java preferred)
• Solid experience in functional testing and test case design
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of quality
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical teams

What's On Offer

• High-impact role with full ownership of QA direction
• Hybrid working (2-3 days in CBD office)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development, IT System Custom Software Development, and Insurance

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