QA Team Lead

FINNPLAY Technologies Oy is a Finnish software development company specialized in applications for the iGaming industry. We have been over 15 years in the market and are recognised as one of the leading platform technology providers. Our customers include some of the top online casino operators in regulated markets in Europe and elsewhere around the world. Our technology and services provide the technical framework on which iGaming operators build their successful businesses. The industry is dynamic and fast growing, especially as more jurisdictions legalize iGaming and provide a regulatory process for online gambling. Finnplay is also strongly committed to helping players enjoy the iGaming experience safely using technology to provide a safer and more responsible online gambling environment.

Our team consists of over 150 talented professionals in four offices, with headquarters in Espoo. We offer a flexible working environment and plenty of opportunities for career growth. Our company is also a part of Entain Group PLC - one of the largest businesses in the industry - stock-listed in London and employing over 30,000 people around the world. So our employees get the benefit of being part of a large international network of like-minded professionals. Learn more about Finnplay and our team at http://www.finnplay.com. Here you can learn more about our platform: https://www.finnplay.com/titan-platform.

We are now looking for a QA (Quality Assurance) Team Lead to join our team. You will combine hands-on testing expertise with team leadership. You will support and guide a team of manual QA engineers based in Tallinn, ensuring high-quality product delivery while acting as a key bridge between the local team and global stakeholders. You will help structure QA processes, mentor team members, and ensure alignment with product requirements and release standards. We work in a hybrid model and hope you can join us at the office twice a week. The salary for this role will be 3700 - 4200 Euros per month.

YOUR JOB IN A NUTSHELL:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of manual QA engineers in Tallinn, supporting both performance and career growth
• Manage day-to-day team operations, including planning, workload balancing, prioritization, and delivery follow-up
• Act as the primary local point of contact between the Tallinn QA team and remote leadership
• Ensure clear goals, expectations, and accountability within the team
• Support hiring, onboarding, and retention of QA team members
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Developers, and stakeholders to ensure testing priorities align with business needs
• Oversee testing activities, defect management, and quality reporting across ongoing deliveries
• Review and improve QA processes, workflows, and team ways of working
• Define and maintain release readiness criteria to ensure high-quality product launches
• Identify risks, bottlenecks, and resource needs, escalating where needed
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to broader QA strategy and standards

IN ORDER TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE, THESE ARE SOME MUST-HAVES:

• BS/MS degree in Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in software testing, with strong manual QA expertise
• Previous experience leading, mentoring, or managing QA engineers
• Demonstrated people leadership skills, including coaching, motivating, and performance management
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and QA methodologies
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in an international environment
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and conflict resolution skills
• Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and changing priorities
• Hands-on experience with test case design, execution, and defect management
• Familiarity with databases, Linux, and Python
• Fluent English communication skills

NICE TO HAVE:

• Experience in iGaming

WHY FINNPLAY?

Finnplay offers a very international work environment being the leading provider of platform technology in the Nordics. This is a great opportunity to take part in the development of a growth- and innovation-driven company and build its future. Our work culture is easy-going with low hierarchy and we want that everyone’s voice is heard.

Finnplay provides a comprehensive package of employee benefits:

• Opportunity for career development & dedicated budget for your training and development
• Sports benefit
• Occupational Healthcare
• An extra day off on your birthday
• Dedicated days off for your physical and mental health
• Additional vacation days depending on the length of employment
• Wellness and team-building events
• Annual company performance bonus
• Paid online consultations with certified therapists
• Opportunity to book a workcation apartment in Spain or Latvia
• 2 Corporate Social Responsibility days in a year

What will happen next, and how does the recruitment process look like at Finnplay?

1. Leave your application together with your resume
2. Our recruitment specialist will be in touch
3. 1st meeting with our recruitment specialist
4. 2nd meeting with Finnplay’s VP of QA
5. Reference check
6. Offer