QA Team Lead II (THS)

About Us

Sanoma is an innovative and agile learning and media company, headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, impacting the lives of millions every day. We believe every student deserves equal opportunities in life. It is our mission to help all students to reach their potential. In a world that's changing faster than ever, students and teachers need learning solutions that can prepare them for this exciting future.

Our more than 3,000 colleagues have a deep-rooted passion for education. We believe education is the key to reach the potential of students and we feel privileged to be able to play a significant role in this journey. The opportunity to contribute to the development of future generations is why we are passionate, committed and always willing to go the extra mile for students, teachers, schools and each other.

With presence across Europe, Sanoma has a strong presence in Spain with three solid businesses and brands: Santillana, Clickedu and Iddink.

Work setup

This position is hybrid, with the option to work three days from home and two days in the office.

Role responsibilities  

We are looking for a QA Team Lead who enjoys working in a Scrum-based environment and is open to new challenges. Your main role will be to build and manage a new team, that will deliver solutions for primary and secondary education in the European leading learning company Sanoma Learning. 

If you’re a Senior QA Engineer with strong technical expertise and informal leadership experience, we want to hear from you!   

Your key tasks as a QA Team Lead include: 

Recruitment & Onboarding: 

• Collaborate with HR to identify staffing needs and create job profiles. 

• Participate in candidate selection, conducting technical interviews, and guiding hiring decisions. 

• Develop a structured onboarding program, ensuring smooth integration for new team members. 

Team Development & Performance: 

• Identify training needs and coordinate development initiatives. 

• Set clear goals, conduct performance reviews, and provide constructive feedback. 

• Support continuous growth and improvement through regular feedback and professional development. 
   

Team Motivation & Support: 

• Foster a positive, collaborative environment and celebrate team achievements. 

• Address team concerns, resolve conflicts, and ensure mutual respect within the team. 

• Stay updated on the latest trends in QA and share knowledge with the team. 

Quality Assurance: 

• Ensure the highest quality standards in the team’s work and provide guidance as needed. 
   

Must-have requirements:

• 1+ years of experience in leading and managing a team of testers

• Deep understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes, including both manual and automation testing.

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or equivalent.

• Proficiency in programming languages – Java and/or JavaScript/TypeScript.

• Strong experience using testing tools like Selenium, Playwright or Cypress.

• Knowledge of traditional software development processes and tools, including Maven/Gradle, Git, JIRA/Confluence, Code Reviews and CI/CD tools.

• Experience with test management systems (e.g. TestRail).

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

• English proficiency: C1/C2 (both written and spoken communication).

• Spanish proficiency: B2/C1 (both written and spoken communication).

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