Lead QA Engineer [ATM]

platacard; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation to Cyprus

Flexible work options

Healthcare coverage

Education budget

Wellness budget

20 days annual leave

Paid sick leave

Job summary

platacard seeks a Lead QA Engineer to elevate our ATM testing processes and ensure quality across web UIs and backend services. The role covers test design, automation, defect tracking, and lifecycle ownership in a fast, international environment.

You will lead testing activities, coordinate with teams, and develop robust documentation while embracing innovative testing strategies and CI/CD practices.

Qualifications

• Experience testing web UI and backend systems.
• Strong automation testing background with maintainable test suites.
• Proficient in TypeScript, Java or Python for test tooling.
• Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA activities across web and backend testing.
• Design, implement, and maintain automated and manual test plans.
• Coordinate testing efforts with international team.
• Create and maintain test documentation.

Skills

Web UI testing

Backend testing

Automation testing

TypeScript

Java

Python

Git

CI/CD

Test documentation

Tools

Git

CI/CD tools

Protobuf

gRPC

Kafka

Job description

We are looking for Lead QA Engineer to lead and improve our ATM testing processes, ensure the quality of our web applications through manual and automated testing across UI and backend, and own the full testing lifecycle - from test design and documentation to defect tracking and quality monitoring.

Challenges that await you:

• Functional acceptance, exploratory, regression, and smoke testing of web applications
• Leading and improving ATM testing processes
• Design, implementation, and execution of the full software testing lifecycle
• Development and maintenance of test documentation
• Organizing and coordinating ATM testing activities at all stages
• Acceptance, regression, and smoke testing (both automated and manual)
• Monitoring the quality and effectiveness of ATM testing processes
• Identification, localization, and reporting of defects using a bug tracking system
• Establishing and optimizing testing processes and implementing consistent testing approaches and standards

What makes you a great fit:

• Experience and understanding in Web UI testing;
• Experience in programming with TypeScript/Java/Python
• Experience and understanding in backend testing
• Experience in developing and maintaining test documentation
• Experience working with Git or other version control systems
• Experience in developing and maintaining automated tests
• Experience working with CI/CD tools
• B1 or higher English level for effective communication with an international team.

Your bonus skills:

• Experience working with gRPC and Protocol Buffers (Protobuf)
• Experience working with Kafka
• Experience in leading QA teams and testing processes

Our ways of working:

• Innovative Spirit: A commitment to creativity and groundbreaking solutions
• Honest Feedback: valuing open, transparent communication
• Supportive Team: a strong, collaborative community
• Celebrating Achievements: recognizing our wins together
• High-Tech Environment: a team full of smart and revolutionary people who date to challenge the status quo of incumbent finances

Our benefits:

• Relocation support to our hub - Cyprus with assistance for the employee and their family
• Flexible work from one of our offices or remote
• Healthcare Coverage
• Education Budget: Language lessons, professional training and certifications
• Wellness Budget: Mental health and fitness activity reimbursements
• Vacation policy: 20 days of annual leave and paid sick leave