Team Lead QA (Manual and Automation)

Testing

Tadeusza Czackiego 15/17, Warszawa

Optiveum

5 000 - 6 300USD

Net per month - B2B

Full-time

B2B

Mid

Hybrid

Tech stack

English

C1

Selenium WebDriver

regular

Playwright

regular

JMeter

regular

SDLC

regular

Job description

Team Lead, QA (Manual & Automation Testing)

📍 Hybrid in Warsaw (3 days/week onsite required) | 💼 Full-time | B2B contract up to $6,300/month

About the Role

Our client is a US-based technology company headquartered in New York City, delivering digital solutions and consulting services that transform businesses and drive measurable value. With offices in multiple countries, the company is now investing in a new engineering centre in Warsaw, recognizing the strong talent and culture of Polish software professionals.

We are now looking for an experienced and strategic QA Team Lead who can lead both manual and automation testing efforts, build and improve QA processes, and inspire a team of skilled engineers. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires strong technical testing skills, deep process knowledge, and a proactive mindset to drive product quality in a dynamic fintech environment.

This is a hybrid position — minimum 3 days/week in the Warsaw office is required.

Key Responsibilities

Test Planning & Strategy

• Develop test strategies, plans, and cases for various testing types

• Define test objectives and timelines aligned with product requirements

• Identify test risks and implement mitigation strategies

• Continuously improve QA processes and introduce best practices

Manual & Automation Testing

• Lead functional, regression, integration, and system testing

• Design and maintain automation tests using Selenium, Playwright, Cypress

• Identify automation opportunities and integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines

• Ensure full test coverage by combining manual and automated testing

API & Mobile Testing

• Conduct API testing using Postman, REST Assured

• Perform mobile testing (Android & iOS) for performance and usability

• Automate key test cases for both API and mobile workflows

Non-Functional Testing

• Execute performance and load testing using JMeter

• Ensure compliance with security, scalability, and accessibility standards

• Work with DevOps to optimize testing within CI/CD frameworks

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Mentor and guide QA engineers across manual and automation streams

• Assign and track tasks; drive team performance and engagement

• Foster collaboration with developers, product teams, and stakeholders

• Lead knowledge-sharing and training initiatives within the QA function

Communication & Reporting

• Report on quality metrics, defect trends, and test execution progress

• Work closely with stakeholders to align QA with business goals

• Maintain clear documentation for audit and compliance

• Use JIRA, Slack, and test management tools for transparent communication

Key Requirements

• 7–8+ years of experience in QA, automation, and team leadership

• Proven expertise in manual and automated testing methodologies

• Hands-on with Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, Cypress

• Proficient in API testing (Postman, REST Assured) and mobile testing

• Experience with performance testing tools like JMeter

• Strong understanding of SDLC, CI/CD, and DevOps collaboration

• Excellent analytical, communication, and mentoring skills

• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• ISTQB Certification or equivalent

• Experience with AI-based testing tools or emerging automation tech

What’s Offered

• B2B contract with monthly compensation up to $6,300

• Strong career growth opportunities in a global fintech environment

• High-impact projects in a fast-growing sector

• Friendly, open, and ambitious team culture

• Hybrid model – minimum 3 days/week in the Warsaw office

Published: 24.08.2025

Meet the company

Optiveum

Optiveum is a boutique consultancy founded in 2020 with over 20 years of experience by its founders. The company specializes in supporting businesses, particularly from IT and tech industries, in Poland and Central Europe. They offer services such as building teams (mainly IT and sales), go-to-market strategies including digital marketing, sales outsourcing, and legal and tax advisory. Their recruitment services focus on experts and managers, primarily IT and engineers, with a large candidate database. They also provide strategic consulting for market entry and outsourcing services for IT teams, sales, and recruitment process outsourcing.

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