Quality Assurance Team Lead

SD Solutions; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SD Solutions is recruiting a QA Team Lead for a FinTech platform. You will build, mentor, and guide a new offshore QA team, aligning with our Israel-based QA group to scale automation and ensure high-quality releases.

You’ll balance manual and automated testing while upholding strict security and data governance standards. Ideal candidates have ISTQB/CSTE or equivalent certification, 1–2 years leading QA teams, and 2–3 years in FinTech QA, with strong API, mobile, and database testing

Qualifications

• Certification in software testing (ISTQB, CSTE or similar) required.
• 1–2 years of experience as a QA team lead required.
• 2–3 years QA experience in Fintech/Banking required.
• Familiarity with PCI and data privacy standards and risk mitigation.
• Bachelor’s degree in information systems or related field required.
• Experience with API testing and mobile app testing (iOS/Android) required.
• Proficient in MySQL and MongoDB databases.
• Knowledge of TypeScript for automation scripting required.
• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, tools (Playwright, Appium).
• Experience with Jira and Agile (Scrum/Kanban) required.
• Strong communication and analytical skills; independent and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow offshore QA team with a focus on modern test automation.
• Collaborate with Israeli QA leadership to align testing strategies and releases.
• Uphold global quality standards for automation and manual testing.
• Coordinate daily with development teams to unblock issues.
• Balance multiple testing priorities, both manual and automated, to drive results.

Skills

Team leadership

Automation testing

Fintech testing

Agile methodologies

Communication

Analytical thinking

Independent & collaborative work

Learning mindset (AI tools)

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

ISTQB or equivalent certification

Bachelor's degree in information systems or related field

Tools

JIRA

Playwright

Appium

TypeScript

MySQL

MongoDB

Job description

On behalf of FinTech Client #6, SD Solutions is looking for a talented QA Team Lead to build, guide, and establish our QA team. In this role, you will champion quality engineering practices, mentor a growing team, and work in tight alignment with our Israel-based QA team to ensure our products meet the highest organizational standards. You will be responsible for defining and driving our test automation strategy alongside manual testing efforts, ensuring the quality of our software products by identifying defects early in the lifecycle and validating system reliability work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Your role will be critical in scaling our automation frameworks, maintaining high software quality standards, and providing reliable solutions that meet user and business requirements.

SD Solutions is a staffing company operating globally. Contact us to get more details about the benefits we offer.

Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Establishment: Build, mentor, and manage the offshore QA team, encouraging continuous learning with a strong emphasis on modern test automation tools and frameworks.
• Cross-Border Collaboration: Align with IL Leadership: Work directly under the guidance of the Israeli QA Manager to ensure absolute alignment on testing strategies, release schedules, and the scaling of our global automation infrastructure.
• Uphold Global Quality Standards: Ensure the offshore team seamlessly adopts and executes according to established Neema’s quality assurance both automation and manual technical standards.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Act as the bridge, coordinating daily efforts between your QA team and the development teams to streamline communication and resolve blockers.
• Multitask & Promote Success: Dynamically manage multiple testing priorities simultaneously, balancing manual and automated efforts while serving as a champion for your team's achievements and growth.

Requirements:

• Relevant certification in software testing or quality assurance (ISTQB, CSTE, or similar) - must have.
• 1-2 years of experience as a quality assurance team lead - must have.
• Minimum 2-3 years of direct QA experience within Fintech / Banking - must have.
• Familiarity with financial security audits, data privacy standards (e.g., PCI), and risk mitigation in test environments - must have.
• A Bachelor’s degree in information systems or a related field - required.
• Experience with API testing and mobile app testing (iOS and Android) - must have.
• Database strong knowledge mySQL & MongoDB - must have.
• Programming language knowledge, such as TypeScript, to build and run automated test scripts - must have.
• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools, and frameworks. (i.e Playwright, Appium) - required.
• Experience with bug tracking and project management tools (JIRA) - required.
• Familiarity with Agile methodology and tools (Scrum, Kanban) - required.
• Strong communication skills for documenting test results and interacting with cross-functional teams - required.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability - required.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment - required.
• A curious mindset with a willingness to quickly learn new technologies and testing tools such as AI Claude, for example - required.
• Stay updated on the latest software testing tools, trends, and best practices - required.

About the company:

A global fintech platform specializing in cross-border payments and digital banking infrastructure. Originally built to serve underserved and migrant worker populations, the platform has grown into an AI-driven payment network spanning multiple continents — supporting digital accounts, global transfers, multi-currency payouts via bank accounts, mobile wallets, and cash pickups. Fully licensed and compliant with international data protection standards.