QA Lead

Carousel; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing fintech startup in Montreal is seeking a QA Lead to oversee quality assurance processes and lead a team to ensure high software quality. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software testing and strong leadership skills. You will design testing strategies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive software excellence. This position offers a competitive salary, stock options, and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Stock options

Flexible work environment

Professional development programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software testing, automation, and quality assurance.
• 2+ years of leadership experience managing QA teams or initiatives.
• Ability to write clear test plans, strategies, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement a QA strategy that aligns with business objectives.
• Lead and mentor QA engineers, fostering a culture of quality.
• Design and maintain automated test frameworks for backend and frontend.

Skills

Software testing

Automation

Leadership

API testing

CI/CD pipelines

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Postman

JMeter

Job description

Overview

Carousel is hiring! We’re looking for a QA Lead to champion quality across our products and ensure every release is rock solid. If you’re passionate about automation, building scalable testing strategies, and leading teams to deliver secure, high-performance software, this role is your chance to make a big impact in a fast-growing fintech startup.

About Carousel

We help American and Canadian businesses transform their operations by collecting applicant data with unmatched speed. Operating at the intersection of fintech and data infrastructure, our modular ecosystem empowers businesses to build custom workflows that gather identity and financial information—seamlessly, securely, and at scale.

Job Description

We are looking for a QA Lead to build and oversee our quality assurance processes, ensuring the reliability, security, and scalability of our products. As the QA Lead, you will develop and implement testing strategies, manage automation frameworks, and lead a team of QA engineers to uphold the highest standards of software quality. This role requires a strong mix of hands-on testing expertise and leadership skills, ensuring seamless collaboration with engineering, product, and DevOps teams. You will play a critical role in preventing defects, automating testing pipelines, and maintaining a smooth deployment process.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance Strategy & Leadership

• Define and implement a QA strategy that aligns with business and technical objectives.
• Establish best practices for manual and automated testing, ensuring high test coverage.
• Lead and mentor QA engineers, fostering a culture of quality and accountability.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to integrate QA processes into the SDLC.

Testing & Automation

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for backend, frontend, and APIs.
• Establish end-to-end, integration, and performance testing strategies.
• Ensure comprehensive unit, functional, regression, and exploratory testing.
• Optimize test execution pipelines for CI / CD workflows, enabling faster releases.
• Identify potential failure points and edge cases early in development.
• Implement test data management strategies to cover real-world scenarios.
• Work closely with DevOps and engineering to ensure reliable deployments and rollback plans.
• Monitor and analyze bug trends, test coverage, and release quality metrics.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Act as the quality advocate, educating teams on best testing practices.
• Define release criteria, ensuring products meet performance and security benchmarks.
• Continuously refine QA processes based on feedback, analytics, and industry trends.
• Stay updated with emerging testing tools and methodologies to improve efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in software testing, automation, and quality assurance.
• 2+ years of leadership experience managing QA teams or initiatives.
• Expertise in automated testing tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Jest, Mocha, or PyTest.
• Strong knowledge of API testing (e.g., Postman, REST Assured, SoapUI).
• Experience with performance and security testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner, OWASP ZAP).
• Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines, Git workflows, and cloud-based testing environments.
• Understanding of agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Ability to write clear test plans, strategies, and documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in fintech, SaaS, or high-traffic platforms.
• Familiarity with NestJS, Next.js, PostgreSQL, Redis, and AWS.
• Strong knowledge of compliance and security testing (e.g., GDPR, PCI DSS).
• Hands-on experience with mobile app testing (iOS / Android).
• Certifications such as ISTQB, CSTE, or Certified Agile Tester.

What We Offer

• High-impact role in a fast-growing company.
• Work with cutting-edge automation and cloud testing tools.
• Competitive salary, stock options, and career growth opportunities.
• Flexible work environment (Remote / Hybrid options).
• Professional development and mentorship programs.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about leading QA teams and driving software excellence, we’d love to hear from you!

Send your resume and cover letter to [e-mail]