About Hatch Hatch is transforming the world of data collection and verification with a secure, scalable, and high-performance modular web application. Our platform enables lenders, leasing companies, and financial institutions to automate complex workflows, ensuring seamless integrations with KYC, IBV, and credit decisioning services . Our mission is to provide a reliable and secure infrastructure for handling high-volume financial data while maintaining an exceptional user experience. Job Description We are looking for a QA Lead to build and oversee our quality assurance processes , ensuring the reliability, security, and scalability of our products. As the QA Lead , you will develop and implement testing strategies, manage automation frameworks, and lead a team of QA engineers to uphold the highest standards of software quality. This role requires a strong mix of hands-on testing expertise and leadership skills , ensuring seamless collaboration with engineering, product, and DevOps teams . You will play a critical role in preventing defects, automating testing pipelines, and maintaining a smooth deployment process . Key Responsibilities Quality Assurance Strategy & Leadership Define and implement a QA strategy that aligns with business and technical objectives . Establish best practices for manual and automated testing , ensuring high test coverage. Lead and mentor QA engineers , fostering a culture of quality and accountability . Collaborate with engineering and product teams to integrate QA processes into the SDLC. Testing & Automation Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for backend, frontend, and APIs . Establish end-to-end, integration, and performance testing strategies. Ensure comprehensive unit, functional, regression, and exploratory testing . Optimize test execution pipelines for CI/CD workflows , enabling faster releases. Defect Prevention & Risk Management Identify potential failure points and edge cases early in development. Implement test data management strategies to cover real-world scenarios. Work closely with DevOps and engineering to ensure reliable deployments and rollback plans. Monitor and analyze bug trends, test coverage, and release quality metrics . Stakeholder Collaboration & Continuous Improvement Act as the quality advocate , educating teams on best testing practices . Define release criteria , ensuring products meet performance and security benchmarks. Continuously refine QA processes based on feedback, analytics, and industry trends . Stay updated with emerging testing tools and methodologies to improve efficiency. Qualifications & Experience 5 years of experience in software testing, automation, and quality assurance . 2 years of leadership experience managing QA teams or initiatives . Expertise in automated testing tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Jest, Mocha, or PyTest . Strong knowledge of API testing (e.g., Postman, REST Assured, SoapUI ). Experience with performance and security testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner, OWASP ZAP ). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines , Git workflows, and cloud-based testing environments . Understanding of agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) . Ability to write clear test plans, strategies, and documentation . Preferred Qualifications Experience in fintech, SaaS, or high-traffic platforms . Familiarity with NestJS, Next.js, PostgreSQL, Redis, and AWS . Strong knowledge of compliance and security testing (e.g., GDPR, PCI DSS ). Hands-on experience with mobile app testing (iOS/Android) . Certifications such as ISTQB, CSTE, or Certified Agile Tester . What We Offer High-impact role in a fast-growing company. Work with cutting-edge automation and cloud testing tools . Competitive salary, stock options, and career growth opportunities. Flexible work environment (Remote/Hybrid options). Professional development and mentorship programs. Why Join Hatch? At Hatch, quality is at the core of everything we build . As our QA Lead , you will have the autonomy to shape testing strategies, implement automation frameworks, and drive product excellence . Join us in building secure, reliable, and high-performance solutions for the fintech industry . How to Apply If you are passionate about leading QA teams and driving software excellence , we’d love to hear from you Send your resume and cover letter to henryhatchlabs.app