Team Lead - Quality Assurance (f/m/x)

Your mission

We’re looking for a QA Lead to take ownership of software quality across our platform. In this role, you'll lead the design and execution of our QA strategy, working closely with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to ensure that every release is reliable, bug-free, and aligned with user expectations.

Beyond hands-on testing and automation, you’ll play a key role in building and coaching a high-performing QA team. You’ll mentor engineers, foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, and help elevate quality practices across the entire product organization. If you're passionate about enabling others, driving excellence, and scaling quality in a collaborative environment, this role is for you.

Your key responsibilities

• Mentor and coach QA engineers, supporting their technical growth and professional development.
• Lead QA team meetings, coordinate testing efforts, and communicate quality status and risks to stakeholders.
• Lead the development and execution of test plans, test cases, and automated test scripts.
• Identify, document, and manage software defects across multiple environments and platforms.
• Collaborate with development teams to understand product requirements and provide early, proactive feedback.
• Drive the implementation of automated testing within our CI/CD pipelines.
• Monitor test results, perform root cause analysis, and ensure issues are tracked and resolved efficiently.
• Participate in code reviews and advocate for testability, quality, and clean releases.
• Improve and scale QA methodologies, workflows, and documentation across teams.
• Foster a culture of quality ownership and continuous improvement across cross-functional teams.
• Partner with product and engineering leadership to align QA priorities with business goals and delivery timelines.

Your profile

• 4 - 6 years of experience in software QA, including at least 1-2 years in a lead position.
  Strong understanding of QA principles, software testing strategies, and defect lifecycle management.
• Hands-on experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., Cypress, Selenium, Playwright).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and processes (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI). Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams with cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent problem solving skills, attention to detail, and ownership mindset.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to working with developers and stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Nice to have

• Experience in Ad-Tech, performance marketing, or large-scale digital platforms.

If you're passionate about building reliable systems and enabling fast teams to ship with confidence, we’d love to hear from you.

Why us?

• Work-Life Balance: 30 days of paid vacation.
• Commuter Benefits: Public transportation tickets provided.
• Professional Development: Annual education budget of €1,500.
• Workation Opportunities: Combine work and vacation annually.
• Wellness: Access to over 7,000 gyms and spas in Germany through Wellpass.
• Catering: Monthly team lunches, daily fruits, vegetables, and a variety of beverages.
• Flexibility: Flexible working hours and hybrid work model.
• Corporate Benefits: Exclusive discounts for major brands and platforms.
• Diversity: Join an international team with diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Fun and Games: Socializing area for relaxing activities during the workday.Please note: this is not a remote only position, we offer you a flexible hybrid model here in Hamburg, Germany - working from home on Mondays & Fridays, coming to the office on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday! :)