QA Engineer Manager in London

About Bits:

Bits is a leading fintech startup focused on promoting financial inclusion and providing credit-building solutions. With a mission to empower individuals who have been overlooked by traditional lenders, we have successfully supported over 300,000 customers across the UK. Backed by renowned investors, we are driven by innovation and dedicated to delivering high-quality software products.

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced QA Engineer Manager to join our team. As a QA Engineer Manager at Bits, you will lead our QA team and play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software. You will be responsible for managing a team of QA engineers, designing and implementing effective testing strategies, and driving the continuous improvement of our QA processes.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of QA engineers, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management
• Design and implement comprehensive testing strategies, plans, and test cases
• Oversee manual and automated testing activities to identify software defects and ensure product quality
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and improve QA processes
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Track and analyze quality metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in software testing

Requirements

• Proven experience managing a QA team
• Strong background in software quality assurance, with hands-on experience in manual and automated testing
• Expertise in test management and defect tracking tools
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience in the fintech industry is a plus
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript, SQL, Agile, AWS, MAnual Testing
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Benefits

• A competitive market salary
• 28 days holidays/ year incl. UK/ England public & bank holidays
• Free fruit in the office
• Regular team meals

Interview Process

• A quick introductory call
• A short take home technical challenge
• A final round to discuss your code, introduce you to our CEO and founder, plus other members of the team and business, and answer any questions you might have