QA Lead Engineer (all genders) - Software Testing & Automation

QA Lead Engineer (all genders) – Software Testing & Automation You will be responsible for the quality of our software and will establish a modern, scalable QA setup. As a QA Lead, you will shape strategy, processes, and tools—and ensure that quality is an integral part of our product development, not just a final step before release. innoscripta SE is the German market leader for R&D software. More than 1,500 companies rely on our solution to successfully manage innovation projects, make optimal use of funding opportunities, and measurably accelerate development processes. Over 450 colleagues across multiple locations (including Munich, Cologne, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Vienna, Toulouse, Florida, and New York) work together to set new standards and ensure sustainable quality. As a fast-growing tech company, we are shaping the future of innovation financing—digital, data-driven, and scalable. Your Responsibilities Establish and continuously develop the company-wide QA strategy Lead and coach a QA team Implement and scale test automation (API, integration, E2E) Define quality standards, test processes, and best practices Integrate QA into the CI/CD pipeline (Shift Left approach) Collaborate closely with Engineering, Product, and (if applicable) Compliance/Operations Analyze root causes and establish sustainable improvement processes Select and implement suitable tools and technologies Report on quality metrics (e.g., bug rate, test coverage, release stability) Your Profile Several years of experience in software testing / QA engineering Experience in a lead or senior role Strong knowledge of test automation (e.g., Playwright, Cypress, Selenium) Experience with API testing and modern architectures (microservices, REST) Proficiency with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins) Experience in establishing QA processes and test strategies Analytical, structured, and solution-oriented way of working Very good German or English language skills Nice to Have Experience in regulated industries (e.g., payroll, FinTech, compliance) Knowledge of performance and security testing Experience with DATEV interfaces or complex business logic ISTQB Advanced / Test Management certification What you can expect from us Benefits: Public transport subsidy, childcare allowance, team events & rooftop after-work gatherings Office Locations Work Mode On Site Department IT Job Type Full-Time #J-18808-Ljbffr innoscripta GmbH