Quality Engineering Manager — AI‑Driven Testing Leader

Hatch; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Payments Plus (AP+) is seeking a Senior Quality Engineering Manager in Sydney to lead a team of Quality Engineers, shape the strategy, and champion quality across the product lifecycle. You will drive automation initiatives and AI-enabled testing practices while partnering with engineering, product and operations to ensure reliable, high-quality payment experiences.

As part of AP+ and Hatch collaboration, you will influence testing approaches and risk-based quality decisions,

Qualifications

• Senior-level quality engineering leadership experience in an agile environment.
• Experience shaping testing strategies and leading functional/non-functional testing.
• Exposure to automation and AI-enabled engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Quality Engineers; build a collaborative, accountable culture.
• Set and drive Quality Engineering strategy aligned with product objectives.
• Oversee design, execution and analysis of testing; shape test coverage and risk-based prioritisation.

Skills

Quality engineering leadership

Testing strategy

Stakeholder communication

Payments/fintech experience

AI-enabled engineering

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Australian Payments Plus (AP+) is seeking a Senior Quality Engineering Manager in Sydney to lead a team of Quality Engineers, shape the strategy, and champion quality across the product lifecycle. You will drive automation initiatives and AI-enabled testing practices while partnering with engineering, product and operations to ensure reliable, high-quality payment experiences.

As part of AP+ and Hatch collaboration, you will influence testing approaches and risk-based quality decisions,