Head of QA

Hey there, future changemaker!

At Noda we’re building seamless Open Banking solutions that make payments smarter, faster, and safer. We’re now looking for a Head of QA to join our team and help drive the next wave of fintech innovation.

Your responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and update test plans and test scenarios based on product requirements and user stories of the company's products 

• Develop and support user interface automation testing scenarios for web applications

• Participate in the development, implementation, and support of the company's testing framework, and participate in reviews of the quality assurance code and its relevance

• Apply and promote modern, effective product testing practices 

• Ensure the quality of delivered tasks, functionality, and fixes in production, preventing critical errors and unforeseen situations that may affect company revenue 

• Collaborate with project and cross-functional teams, participate in project discussions, and make decisions within your area of responsibility to identify, analyze, and resolve defects and software issues 

• Manage and coordinate testing and QA teams, support team communication, motivate team members, and facilitate their professional development 

• Onboard new employees and ensure their successful adaptation 

Your skills and experience:

• 3–5 years of experience in leading a testing and quality assurance team, the ability to build processes in a team, support, motivate and develop employees

• 5+ years of experience in automation testing for Web and/or API products 

• Hands-on experience testing RESTful APIs and building automation frameworks 

• Knowledge of key testing methodologies: functional, regression, integration, and performance 

• Experience creating high-quality test documentation (test plans, test cases, and scripts) 

• Practical experience with SQL/NoSQL databases (e.g., MS SQL, Postgres, MongoDB, and Cosmos DB) 

• Solid experience in Selenium WebDriver for UI automation 

• Experience with Allure for test reporting 

• Familiarity with code reviews and best practices for clean, maintainable automation code 

• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, TeamCity)

• Strong analytical skills and ability to clearly interpret and communicate test results 

• Knowledge of performance testing tools 

• Experience with NUnit or other automation frameworks 

• Excellent teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Russian -- native/fluent

• English -- Upper-Intermediate+

  Nice to have:

• Experience in Fintech  

• Programming experience in C#, Java, Python, or JavaScript

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)  
  

What we offer:

• Your office, your rules: remote-first setup with full flexibility - work from home, one of our offices, a café, or while exploring new places. Wherever you feel most productive, that’s your office.

• Keep growing: your growth is our priority. We cover trainings, courses, and certifications so you can sharpen your skills and stay ahead in your field.

• Strong connections: distance doesn’t stop us from building great bonds. From virtual hangouts and creative online sessions to local meet-ups and company-wide events, you’ll always feel part of the team.

• All the gear you need: we provide the hardware you need and a budget for your home office setup, making sure you’ve got the perfect tools to succeed.

• Time to recharge: we value balance just as much as results. That’s why we offer plenty of time off to rest, reset, and come back energised.

What happens once you apply:

• Your CV will undergo a careful review, and we'll quickly update you on the next step in our recruitment journey.

• Get ready for an easy-going introduction call with our recruiter, where you'll delve into the heart of our company, product, and team dynamics, while sharing your own experiences and aspirations.

• Should the vibe match and your expectations align, up next will be an engaging interview with our Head of Engineering and CPO.

• And if everything clicks, anticipate a thrilling job offer landing in your inbox soon!

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