QA Engineering Lead (m/f/d)

Finmatics is a fast-growing software as a service (SaaS) company that provides artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to thousands of businesses of all sizes. Our mission is to automate financial & accounting processes in order to eliminate unnecessary manual tasks.

As QA Engineering Lead (m/f/d) your work will be a critical part of accomplishing this mission.You will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing testing strategies, mentoring a talented team of QA engineers, and ensuring seamless, high-quality releases. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are ready to drive innovation and excellence in QA, we are looking forward to hearing from you!

Your Key Responsibilities:

Testing and Quality Assurance:

• Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies for web and mobile applications across various platforms.
• Perform manual and automated testing, ensuring functionality, performance, and security.
• Utilize modern testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium, Postman, Cypress) for efficient test coverage.
• Document and prioritize defects, collaborating with Development and Product Teams for resolution.

Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
• Manage team workloads and ensure timely delivery of testing outcomes.
• Promote a culture of innovation and accountability within the team.

Release and Delivery:

• Oversee QA processes to ensure high-quality software releases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline release workflows and mitigate risks.

Agile Development and Delivery:

• Integrate QA processes into Agile workflows and participate in sprint activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define acceptance criteria and ensure testability.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software QA, including at least 2 years in a leadership or team lead role.
• Demonstrated expertise in testing both web and mobile applications, including proficiency in automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Appium, Cypress).
• Strong knowledge of Agile development and delivery processes, including familiarity with Scrum or Kanban.
• Proficiency in QA and related tools such as JIRA, TestRail, or similar test management systems.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, CircleCI).
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications in QA (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE)
• Experience in performance and security testing using tools like JMeter, OWASP ZAP, or similar.
• Familiarity with cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and Microservices architecture testing.

Benefits

Be part of shaping the future of financial workflows using the latest technical possibilities.

• Pleasant working atmosphere in the middle of Vienna
• Possibility to work remote
• Open and honest corporate culture
• Independent work and short decision-making paths
• Motivated, dynamic team and flat hierarchies
• Additional benefits include a subsidized lunch menu in our office (“Schrankerl”), a selection of free fruit and snacks as well as company and team events
• Flexible working hours
• Job ticket for Wiener Linien
• The minimum salary for this position is € 70,000, overpayment possible depending on qualifications