QA Lead (Manual and Automation) (Fintech)

TL;DR

QA Lead (Manual and Automation) (Fintech): Driving the quality strategy for a large-scale modernization of a legacy Delphi system to a .NET architecture with an accent on functional parity and scalable QA frameworks. Focus on building test processes from scratch, integrating AI-assisted testing tools, and leading a team through complex system transformation.

Location: Remote (Bulgaria, Poland) or Hybrid in Belgrade, Cluj-Napoca, Krakow, Larnaca, Lodz, Riga, Sofia, Varna, Warsaw, or Wroclaw

Company

hirify.global is a global software engineering company delivering technology-driven solutions for various industries.

What you will do

• Define and own the overall QA strategy for the modernization program.
• Ensure functional equivalence between legacy Delphi and new .NET systems.
• Build and implement test frameworks and processes from the ground up.
• Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers.
• Design test approaches for migration phases, including parallel runs, regression, and data validation.
• Utilize AI tools such as Cursor, Copilot, and test generation tools to improve efficiency.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in QA, including 2+ years in a Lead role.
• Strong background in both manual and automation testing.
• Experience building QA processes in complex or legacy systems.
• Strong understanding of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and risk-based testing.
• Experience with API testing using Postman, REST Assured or similar tools.
• Experience with UI test automation using Selenium, Playwright, Cypress or similar tools.
• Knowledge of SQL and data validation techniques.

Nice to have

• Experience with Delphi based systems or legacy platforms.
• Experience in system migration or modernization projects.
• Knowledge of contract testing or integration testing strategies.
• Experience with performance testing using JMeter, k6 or similar tools.
• Experience using AI tools for test case and data creation.

Culture & Benefits

• Vacation and sick pay according to the laws of your country.
• Assistance with health insurance policies for you and your family.
• Time off for state holidays regardless of the client's schedule.
• Support for IT certifications and access to top-tier learning platforms.
• Pleasant corporate environment with regular parties and get-togethers.