Lead QA Engineer

Lendistry is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and manage a team of QA engineers and analysts, including performance reviews, career development, and day‑to‑day support. Define and execute the QA strategy across manual and automated testing, aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements. Establish and improve QA processes, standards, and best practices (test planning, test case design, defect management, reporting). Oversee test execution for web, mobile, and API‑based applications, ensuring comprehensive coverage. Drive test automation initiatives, including framework selection, implementation, and maintenance. Collaborate with engineering and product teams to integrate QA into the development lifecycle (CI/CD pipelines). Ensure compliance with fintech‑specific standards such as security, data privacy, and audit readiness (e.g., SOC2). Monitor quality metrics (defect rates, test coverage, release readiness) and report on product quality to leadership. Manage release quality gates and sign‑off processes. Identify risks early and proactively recommend mitigation strategies. Qualifications 5–8+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 2+ years in a leadership role. Strong experience with both manual and automated testing methodologies. Hands‑on experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar). Experience testing APIs using tools like Postman or REST Assured. Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI). Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Strong understanding of defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira). Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Programming/scripting skills (JavaScript, Python, Java, or similar). Success Metrics Reduced defect leakage to production. Increased automated test coverage and reduced regression cycles. Improved release confidence and on‑time delivery. Strong team engagement and retention. Effective collaboration with Product Management, Business, and Engineering. Areas of Knowledge and Expertise Experience in fintech, banking, or regulated environments. Knowledge of security testing, performance testing, and data validation techniques. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS). Understanding of compliance frameworks (SOC2, PCI‑DSS, GDPR). Benefits Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Generous Paid Time Off Birthday Day Off 12 Paid Company Holidays 401(k) Match FSA and HSA Paid Life Insurance Paid Disability Insurance Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Professional Development Courses In Office Provided Snacks and Drinks Gym Facilities (LA & Tustin/CEC Offices) In Office Engagement Activities Compensation The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $132,200 - $166,700 annually. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base salary for new hires for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by multiple factors like job‑related skills, experience, and state of residence. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the interview process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include any variable compensation elements. Physical Requirements This is a stationary position that requires frequent sitting (approximately 95%), repetitive wrist motions, grasping, speaking, listening, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. It also may require occasional standing, lifting, carrying of 20lbs or less, walking, kneeling, bending/stooping, twisting, pulling/pushing, and reaching above the shoulder. Employees in this position must be physically able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the position. #J-18808-Ljbffr B.S.D. Capital Inc. dba Lendistry