Everyone passionate about innovations wants to make the world a better place. That is exactly what we are doing at Utorg. While developing innovative Fintech products that combine traditional finance and blockchain technology, we are creating a gateway that unlocks multiple opportunities for both users and businesses.

We are an international team of ambitious professionals driven by innovation and a belief in a decentralized future. We are now seeking a strategic and experienced QA Manager to build and lead our quality assurance function, ensuring that all our products meet the highest standards of excellence.

The QA Manager will be a key leader responsible for establishing and scaling a culture of quality across the entire organization. You will develop and execute the company-wide QA strategy, mentor a team of QA engineers, and implement best practices to ensure our full suite of products (including web, mobile, and backend systems) is reliable, secure, and performant.

This role requires a blend of hands-on leadership, strategic thinking, and deep collaboration with engineering, product, and design teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and Mentor: Build, manage, and mentor a high-performing QA team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Develop QA Strategy: Design and implement a comprehensive, company-wide testing strategy that covers all products and platforms (functional, UI/UX, regression, performance, security).
• Own QA Processes: Establish, document, and continuously improve QA processes, methodologies, and test documentation standards across the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Drive Automation: Define the vision and roadmap for test automation, selecting appropriate tools and frameworks to increase efficiency and test coverage.
• Collaborate and Influence: Act as the primary QA stakeholder, collaborating closely with QA Lead, developers, product managers, and designers to influence product quality from the requirements stage to release.
• Ensure Release Quality: Oversee all testing activities to ensure the quality of complex features and timely releases, providing clear go/no-go recommendations.
• Reporting and Metrics: Define, track, and analyze key quality metrics, reporting on product quality and team performance to leadership with actionable Insights.

Requirements

Must-have:

• 8+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with at least 3+ years in a QA Lead or Manager role, preferably in the fintech or crypto industry.
• Proven experience developing and implementing a successful QA strategy from the ground up.
• Strong experience with both manual and automation testing for web, mobile, and backend API services.
• Deep understanding of client-server architecture and experience with tools like Charles, Postman, and various logging systems.
• Excellent ability to work with technical documentation and define test requirements from product specifications.
• English language proficiency: B2 (Intermediate and higher)

Nice to have:

• Experience with performance and security testing methodologies.
• Experience with KYC/AML systems, Grafana, and Google Analytics.
• Familiarity with back-office and administrative systems.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated testing.

Soft skills for success

• Leadership & Vision: Ability to inspire and guide a team towards a common goal.
• Strategic & Critical Thinking: A problem-solving approach with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to clearly articulate strategies, processes, and defects to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive & Adaptable: An initiative-taking attitude with the flexibility to adapt to feedback and changing priorities.
• Resilience & Prioritization: Strong time management skills and the ability to perform effectively under pressure.

What we offer

• Fully Remote Work: enjoy the flexibility and convenience of a fully remote work environment, allowing for a better work-life balance.
• Impactful Leadership Role: an unparalleled opportunity to build, shape, and lead the entire QA function within a challenging and rapidly evolving fintech product environment.
• Clear Career Growth: a clearly defined career growth roadmap and abundant leadership opportunities, supporting your continuous professional advancement.
• Continuous Development: access to a comprehensive suite of tools, valuable resources, and expert mentorship for constant professional development and skill enhancement.
• Feedback Culture: a robust feedback culture with regular 1:1 sessions and transparent performance reviews, fostering open communication and constructive growth.