Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Lendistry is the nation’s largest minority-led, tech-savvy lender for small businesses and commercial real estate. They are seeking an experienced QA Lead / Manager to build, lead, and scale their quality assurance function, overseeing a team of QA Engineers and Analysts to ensure the delivery of high-quality fintech products.
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., SOC 2)
- 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
Skills
- 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)
- 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 (SOC 2, 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
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