Paysera Bulgaria
Lead QA Engineer (Mobile)
Paysera BulgariaUkraine16 hours ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyEngineering, Information Technology
About Us

Paysera is the first fintech company in Lithuania and an EU-licensed e-money institution. We provide fast, convenient, and affordable financial services globally. Our services range from a payment gateway for e-shops, a finance management app, money transfers, and a parcel locker network.

With over 1 million app downloads and growing, we aim to become an industry-leading super app that provides financial and lifestyle services across the globe. At Paysera, we are a start-up-minded team, which means we thrive in a fast-paced environment and seek open communication while placing great focus on upholding our core company values. Join our vibrant international team of over 800+ people across 20+ cities, worldwide.

Role Overview

  • Title: Lead QA Engineer (Mobile)
  • Level: Lead
  • Team: 7 Quality Assurance Engineers (Mobile-focused)
  • Reports To: Head of QA Competence Center, Delivery Manager
  • Purpose: Ensure release quality of Paysera’s mobile applications by executing hands-on testing, creating and maintaining test documentation, mentoring newcomers, and enhancing QA processes. The Lead QA Engineer will balance technical execution with leadership, and leverage AI tools to optimize daily QA workflows.

Key Responsibilities

  • [R1] Plan and document the testing process for the mobile functionality using Jira and TestRail.
  • [R2] Execute manual testing of mobile apps on iOS and Android devices to validate functionality and compatibility.
  • [R3] Perform performance and security testing of mobile apps using Firebase and relevant profiling tools.
  • [R4] Create, update, and maintain test cases, checklists, and bug reports in line with release cycles.
  • [R5] Onboard and train new testers through structured sessions, peer reviews, and documentation.
  • [R6] Drive continuous improvement of QA workflows, aligning testing processes with company-wide standards.
  • [R7] Apply AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude) to accelerate test case generation, bug reporting, and documentation tasks.
  • [R8] Collaborate with developers and product owners to ensure defects are reproduced, tracked, and resolved prior to release.

Must-Have Qualifications

  • [Q1] 5+ years of professional experience as a Manual QA Engineer on mobile application projects (iOS and Android).
  • [Q2] Minimum 2.5 years of team leadership experience, mentoring or managing at least 3+ testers.
  • [Q3] Hands-on experience testing mobile applications in the fintech or financial services domain, with focus on compliance, security, and reliability standards.
  • [Q4] Proven ability to design and maintain structured test cases, checklists, and bug reports (evidence via portfolio or TestRail/Jira exports).
  • [Q5] Strong proficiency with test management and defect tracking tools (Jira, TestRail).
  • [Q6] Experience executing performance and compatibility testing with Firebase or similar tools.
  • [Q7] Demonstrated ability to train and support QA colleagues, validated through past mentoring/coaching roles.
  • [Q8] Professional working proficiency in English (B2+), verified through interviews and documentation.
  • [Q9] Hands-on experience applying AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor) in QA workflows for documentation, bug reporting, or test case creation.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

  • [N1] Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Robot Framework, Python).
  • [N2] Ability to write test scripts or configure automation environments.
  • [N3] Exposure to CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) for integrating automated tests.
  • [N4] Knowledge of advanced mobile security or performance testing methodologies.

Work Conditions & Contract Info

  • [W1] Employment Type: B2B contract, 3-month probation.
  • [W2] Location: Remote or Hybrid; candidates within ±3 hours CET.
  • [W3] Contract Length: Permanent(long-term)
  • [W4] Core Hours: 09:00–17:00 CET/EET, flexible around team needs
  • [W5] Compensation: €18–27 Euro/hour gross (based on seniority and experience)
  • [W6] Start Date: As soon as possible

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