Tech Lead QA

About Paysend: 

Paysend is a global fintech company on a mission to build the world’s largest open, instant digital payment network. This isn't just about moving money; it's about eliminating complexity and friction in global finance for millions of customers and businesses across 170+ countries.

As a next-generation integrated platform, we combine deep expertise with cutting-edge technology. Our unique network delivers full interoperability across major card schemes and local payment rails, granting access to over 20 billion endpoints. We move money instantly, globally, and securely - a commitment that demands we strive for excellence in every solution we build.

We hire bar-raisers - leaders and specialists passionate about scale, technical consistency, and making a global impact. You will thrive in a connected, principle-driven culture that empowers you to take full ownership, innovate with momentum, and directly contribute to our audacious goals.

Based in hubs like London, Belgrade, Dublin, and Miami, your work here doesn't just advance your career - it redefines the world of global payments. Join the team that is accelerating the shift in global finance.

Paysend: Simplifying Cross-Border Payments for Everyone.

About The Role:

We’re looking for a Head of QA to lead our Quality Assurance function and help take our product quality to the next level.

This is a senior leadership role where you’ll define and drive QA strategy across the company. You’ll lead a growing team of QA and automation engineers, partner closely with the CTO and engineering leadership, and play a key role in shaping how quality is embedded throughout our development lifecycle.

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with leadership experience and a passion for building high-performing teams. If you're excited by the challenge of helping a global fintech scale with quality and confidence - we’d love to talk.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

• Lead and scale the QA automation function across the company.
  
• Define and implement QA best practices, ensuring quality is built in from day one.
• Build and manage a high-performing QA team, supporting both manual and automated testing.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to continuously improve test coverage, processes, and reliability.
• Own the development and evolution of test frameworks, environments, and tooling.
• Work closely with the CTO and Leadership team to align QA strategy with broader tech goals.
• Champion a culture of quality across the company - from code to customer.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful In This Role:

• 3+ years of experience leading QA or test automation teams in a tech-driven environment.
• Strong background in both manual and automated testing, ideally within a CI/CD pipeline.
• Hands-on experience with test automation tools, frameworks, and modern QA practices.
• Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure (GCP, AWS preferred).
• Experience working across mobile, web, and backend platforms.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance hands-on leadership with high-level planning.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills — you're great at building relationships across teams.

Why Join Paysend?

• Make a Global Impact: Directly impact millions of users worldwide
• Accelerate Your Career: Benefit from internal mobility, mentoring programs, and continuous learning opportunities
• Thrive in a Connected, Global Organization: Collaborate with colleagues across our international hubs and more
• Embrace a Principle-Driven & Focused Culture: Work in an organization guided by strong principles and values that actually help you achieve more than you thought possible
• Enjoy Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Receive a competitive salary, benefits, and flexible work arrangements