Test Lead

Leadingnation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Leadingnation is seeking a QA Test Lead to drive end-to-end quality assurance for core insurance platforms and digital products. You will design test strategies, manage onshore and offshore teams, and push for automation to improve release velocity and quality.

The role requires 5+ years in software testing, 2+ years in leadership, and strong knowledge of Insurance workflows. English and Cantonese fluency are essential, with Mandarin valued, in a fast-paced hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software testing experience with 2+ years leading QA teams.
• QA background within Financial Services or Fintech, with knowledge of Core Insurance workflow.
• Fluent in English and Cantonese; Mandarin valued.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute comprehensive test strategies and master test plans.
• Champion advanced test automation frameworks to reduce regression bottlenecks.
• Perform root-cause analysis and deliver high-impact quality metrics to stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor and coordinate onshore and offshore testing squads.
• Partner with product owners, BAs, and developers to ensure flawless requirements.
• Ensure production-bound releases adhere to financial regulations and security standards.

Skills

Test leadership

Automation framework

Agile / Scrum

English & Cantonese

Tools

Selenium

Job description

We are seeking a high-performing QA Test Lead to drive the end-to-end quality assurance lifecycle for our core insurance platforms and digital products . In this role, you will be testing strategies, manage dynamic onshore/offshore teams, and spearhead the shift toward automation. You will partner closely with Product Owners and Engineering to deliver secure and regulatory-compliant software.

Key Responsibility

1. Test Engineering : Design and execute comprehensive test strategies, master test plans, and test cases mapped to fit complex business logic
2. Automation Engineering : Omptimise software release efficiency and velocity by championing advanced test automation frameworks and reducing regression test bottlenecks
3. Defect Lifecycle Management: Perform root-cause analysis and deliver high-impact quality metrics to stakeholders
4. Team leadership: Lead, mentor and orchestrate onshore and offshore testing squads while resolving daily blockers
5. Cross-functional Alignment : Partner with product owner, Business Analyst, and Developers to ensure flawless requirements
6. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all production-bound releases stringently adhere to financial services regulations and intern security standards

Requirements

1. 5+ years of software testing experience, including 2+ years leading or supervising QA teams
2. QA background within Financial Services or Fintech, with knowledge of Core Insurance workflow
3. Native or professional fluency in English and Cantonese; Mandarin capability is highly valued
4. Hands-on exposure to automation framework
5. solid experience navigating Agile/ Scrum sprints and hybrid development structures