QA Consultant

Esprow; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid onsite/remote

Competitive package

Career growth opportunities

Impact on product quality

Exposure to financial institutions

International team

Zusammenfassung

Esprow is seeking an experienced QA Consultant to establish and continuously improve QA practices across multiple products. The role focuses on QA strategy, planning, process definition, and knowledge transfer, embedding QA throughout the software development lifecycle.

The successful candidate will mentor teams, define testing approaches, and implement scalable QA processes with hands-on guidance. Collaboration with Product, Engineering, and Delivery is essential to ensure high-quality releases

Qualifikationen

• Senior QA professional with SDLC and Agile experience.
• Experience establishing, implementing, and scaling QA processes across projects or teams.
• Hands-on guidance and knowledge transfer to internal staff.

Aufgaben

• Define, implement, and continuously improve QA processes, standards, and best practices.
• Develop and maintain test strategies, plans, and test cases for products.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Delivery teams to embed QA in SDLC.
• Drive test planning, execution, defect management, and release readiness.
• Mentor and train internal staff on QA processes and tools.
• Provide hands-on guidance during implementation and adoption of new QA practices.

Kenntnisse

QA Strategy

Process Definition

Mentoring

SDLC

Agile

Test Planning

Test Automation

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

CI/CD Tools

Jobbeschreibung

Position Description:

We are looking for an experienced QA Consultant to help establish, implement, and continuously improve our Quality Assurance practices across multiple products and development initiatives. This role is focused on QA strategy, planning, process definition, improvement and knowledge transfer. The successful candidate will work closely with Product, Engineering, and Delivery teams to ensure that new quality assurance processes are created and embedded throughout the software development lifecycle and that releases meet the required quality standards before reaching clients. The role combines QA consulting, practical implementation, and employee training. The consultant will assess existing QA practices, develop and introduce appropriate processes and standards, and train internal employees to apply them effectively in their day-to-day work. The position requires someone who can effectively define testing approaches, manage testing activities across projects, and establish scalable QA processes and standards. The consultant should be able to explain QA principles and practices clearly, provide hands‑on guidance, and help internal employees develop the skills needed to work independently. You will be responsible for creating and maintaining test plans, test strategies, test cases, and quality metrics while coordinating testing efforts across both manual and automated testing initiatives. This is an ideal opportunity for a senior QA professional who combines strong consulting and mentoring skills with a deep understanding of software development processes, quality management, and modern testing methodologies.

Position Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and continuously improve QA processes, standards, methodologies, and best practices across the organization.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive test strategies, test plans, test scenarios, and test cases for new and existing products.
• Work closely with Product Managers, Business Analysts, Developers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and define testing approaches.
• Ensure quality is embedded throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Drive test planning, test execution, defect management, and release readiness activities.
• Manage QA activities using Jira and related project management and reporting tools.
• Track, analyze, and report quality metrics, testing progress, defect trends, and release quality indicators.
• Identify quality risks early and proactively propose mitigation strategies.
• Support and improve both manual and automated testing practices and recommend appropriate tools and approaches.
• Facilitate collaboration between QA, Product, Engineering, and Delivery teams to improve overall product quality and delivery efficiency.
• Train and mentor internal employees on QA processes, testing methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Provide hands‑on guidance during the implementation of new QA processes and practices, review their adoption, and recommend improvements where needed.
• Develop practical documentation, guidelines, and training materials to support consistent application of QA practices.
• Support the transition of newly established QA practices to internal ownership.

Position Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior QA Engineer, QA Lead, QA Manager, QA Consultant, or in a similar senior QA role.
• Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile software delivery methodologies.
• Experience establishing, implementing, and scaling QA processes across projects, products, or growing technology organizations.
• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, testing processes, defect management, and quality assurance best practices.
• Experience coordinating testing activities across multiple projects and teams.
• Hands‑on experience with Jira and related project tracking and reporting tools.
• Understanding of QA metrics, reporting frameworks, and quality governance practices.
• Solid understanding of web application testing and modern software architectures.
• Experience working alongside development, product, and business teams throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Strong analytical thinking, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and transfer practical QA knowledge to other employees.
• Experience introducing new QA processes or methodologies and supporting their adoption within a team or organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Upper‑intermediate (or higher) level of English.
• Ability to work effectively in a distributed international team environment.
• Experience with leveraging the latest AI tools to increase productivity with automation, where feasible (e.g., Codex, ChatGPT, etc.).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

Bonus Skills (optional, but would be a plus)

• Experience working within financial technology, capital markets, or electronic trading environments.
• Familiarity with FIX Protocol and related financial messaging technologies.
• Experience with trading platforms, exchange connectivity, certification testing, or market infrastructure systems.
• Experience contributing to automation of API or protocol tests.
• Experience working with both web-based and desktop enterprise applications.
• Experience validating implementation against UI/UX designs and product specifications.

Ideal Personality

• A strong QA professional who enjoys improving processes, sharing knowledge, and helping others develop their QA skills.
• Organized and process‑oriented, with excellent planning and prioritization skills.
• Detail‑oriented while maintaining a clear view of broader business objectives.
• Proactive and capable of identifying risks before they become issues.
• Strong communicator who can effectively collaborate with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Calm, professional, and confident when managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Continuously focused on improving quality and processes.
• Patient and effective trainer who can explain complex QA concepts clearly and adapt the approach to different levels of experience.
• Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail.

Benefits You Will Enjoy

• Full time position (mix of onsite and remote).
• Competitive package.
• Career path in a technology company with many talented people.
• Opportunity to help establish and improve QA practices and have a direct impact on product quality.
• Exposure to innovative technologies and leading financial institutions.
• International and collaborative working environment.

About Esprow

Esprow Esprow is a highly innovative and fast‑growing technology company with some of the world’s highest profile financial institutions as our clients. Working with us, you will be exposed to innovative and cutting‑edge technologies and be involved throughout the application development cycle. Our Esprow Enterprise Testing Platform (ETP) is unique in the market for API lifecycle management, and automated certification, testing, and simulation of financial trading solutions. With presence in New York, London, Singapore, and Tokyo, we deliver our technology to clients across the globe.