Engineering Manager, QA&E

Job Title: Engineering Manager

Location: Pipera, Bucharest (on-site)

Department: Quality Assurance & Engineering

Reports to: Interim reporting to CTO

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to build and oversee a cross-functional quality assurance team responsible for testing backend services and mobile applications. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, hands-on experience in automated testing, and a deep understanding of quality processes for backend Java services and iOS/Android applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of automation QA engineers to ensure high-quality delivery across multiple backend and mobile projects.
• Mentor and upskills manual testers to automation skills using a structured framework and automations tools
• Define and implement QA strategies, test plans, and testing processes to support continuous delivery of backend Java APIs and mobile apps.
• Oversee end-to-end testing activities, including functional, regression, integration, performance, and security testing.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Development (Java, iOS, Android), DevOps, and Architecture teams to ensure quality is embedded throughout the development lifecycle.
• Drive automation initiatives and expand automated test coverage for backend services, mobile applications, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Review test case design, test scenarios, automation scripts, and test documentation for completeness and quality.
• Ensure defects are clearly reported, tracked, and resolved, while maintaining high visibility on product quality metrics.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives within QA processes and tools.
• Maintain strong quality governance aligned with organizational standards, compliance requirements, and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Physics or related field.
• 8+ years of QA experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership or team lead role.
• Hands-on experience with automated testing for backend Java services (REST APIs, microservices) and mobile apps (iOS & Android).
• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, test design techniques, and defect management processes.
• Solid experience with automation frameworks/tools such as Selenium, Appium, REST Assured, Postman, or similar.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and processes (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
• Experience with Agile/Scrum and working closely with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to Have

• ISTQB certification or equivalent.
• Experience in fintech, digital banking, or other regulated industries.
• Knowledge of performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling).
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

What We Offer

• Opportunity to build and evolve QA practices across cutting-edge mobile and backend platforms.
• A collaborative culture focused on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Professional development programs and access to modern QA tools and technologies.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.