Head of QA

Noda; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge fintech company in Greater London is looking for a Head of QA to lead their quality assurance efforts. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing test strategies, managing QA teams, and ensuring the quality of innovative Open Banking solutions. Ideal candidates will have over five years of software testing experience, proficiency in automation testing, and the ability to lead cross-functional collaboration. The company offers a remote-first work environment with extensive benefits for professional growth.

Benefits

Remote-first setup

Training and certifications covered

Hardware budget for home office

Flexible time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in leading a testing and quality assurance team.
• Experience in automation testing for Web/API products.
• Hands-on experience testing RESTful APIs and building automation frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update test plans and scenarios based on product requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality products.
• Manage and coordinate testing and QA teams.

Skills

Leadership in QA teams

Automation testing for Web/API

Hands-on RESTful API testing

Selenium WebDriver

CI/CD pipelines

SQL/NoSQL databases

Strong analytical skills

English proficiency (Upper-Intermediate)

Russian proficiency (Native/Fluent)

Tools

Selenium

Allure

NUnit

Docker

Job description

Hey there future changemaker!

At Noda were building seamless Open Banking solutions that make payments smarter faster and safer. Were now looking for a Head of QA to join our team and help drive the next wave of fintech innovation.

Your responsibilities:

• Develop implement and update test plans and test scenarios based on product requirements and user stories of the companys products
• Develop and support user interface automation testing scenarios for web applications
• Participate in the development implementation and support of the companys testing framework and participate in reviews of the quality assurance code and its relevance
• Apply and promote modern effective product testing practices
• Ensure the quality of delivered tasks functionality and fixes in production preventing critical errors and unforeseen situations that may affect company revenue
• Collaborate with project and cross-functional teams participate in project discussions and make decisions within your area of responsibility to identify analyze and resolve defects and software issues
• Manage and coordinate testing and QA teams support team communication motivate team members and facilitate their professional development
• Onboard new employees and ensure their successful adaptation

Your skills and experience:

• 35 years of experience in leading a testing and quality assurance team the ability to build processes in a team support motivate and develop employees
• 5 years of experience in automation testing for Web and/or API products
• Hands-on experience testing RESTful APIs and building automation frameworks
• Knowledge of key testing methodologies: functional regression integration and performance
• Experience creating high-quality test documentation (test plans test cases and scripts)
• Practical experience with SQL/NoSQL databases (e.g. MS SQL Postgres MongoDB and Cosmos DB)
• Solid experience in Selenium WebDriver for UI automation
• Experience with Allure for test reporting
• Familiarity with code reviews and best practices for clean maintainable automation code
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps TeamCity)
• Strong analytical skills and ability to clearly interpret and communicate test results
• Knowledge of performance testing tools
• Experience with NUnit or other automation frameworks
• Excellent teamwork communication and problem-solving skills
• Russian -- native/fluent
• English -- Upper-Intermediate

Nice to have:

• Experience in Fintech
• Programming experience in C# Java Python or JavaScript
• Experience with Docker Kubernetes or cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

What we offer:

• Your office your rules: remote-first setup with full flexibility - work from home one of our offices a café or while exploring new places. Wherever you feel most productive thats your office.
• Keep growing: your growth is our priority. We cover trainings courses and certifications so you can sharpen your skills and stay ahead in your field.
• Strong connections: distance doesnt stop us from building great bonds. From virtual hangouts and creative online sessions to local meet-ups and company-wide events youll always feel part of the team.
• All the gear you need: we provide the hardware you need and a budget for your home office setup making sure youve got the perfect tools to succeed.
• Time to recharge: we value balance just as much as results. Thats why we offer plenty of time off to rest reset and come back energised.

What happens once you apply:

• Your CV will undergo a careful review and well quickly update you on the next step in our recruitment journey.
• Get ready for an easy-going introduction call with our recruiter where youll delve into the heart of our company product and team dynamics while sharing your own experiences and aspirations.
• Should the vibe match and your expectations align up next will be an engaging interview with our Head of Engineering and CPO.
• And if everything clicks anticipate a thrilling job offer landing in your inbox soon!

We do our best to close interview rounds within 2-3 weeks although sometimes it might take slightly longer. Send your application our way we look forward to meeting you!