CONSULTING
Lead QA – Shape Reliability in a Global SaaS Environment
68 Mannheim, Deutschland
Hybrid
A fast-growing B2B SaaS company is looking for an experienced hands-on QA Lead to take ownership of platform quality across a growing suite of digital products. This is a strategic role at the intersection of quality engineering, team leadership, and platform stability.
You’ll lead a QA team focused on test automation, process optimization, and software reliability — helping us deliver high-performance, secure, and user-friendly enterprise solutions used by clients across industries.
What You'll Do
Lead and grow an international QA team focused on backend and frontend test automation
Build and maintain automated test suites for complex applications (Java, JUnit, Playwright, etc.)
Define and enforce testing standards, quality gates, and release procedures
Partner closely with developers, product owners and DevOps to ensure early issue detection and smooth delivery
Drive test planning, risk assessments and quality strategies in an agile environment
Review technical documentation for clarity and usability; ensure user-facing documentation meets quality standards
Own the release documentation process and maintain clear product change logs
Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within the QA function
What You Bring
Proven experience in test automation for both backend (Java/JUnit) and frontend (JavaScript/TypeScript, Playwright or similar)
Strong understanding of modern QA practices, agile software development and CI/CD pipelines
Experience creating and maintaining test strategies, test cases, and detailed release documentation
Familiarity with Git and agile collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
High attention to detail and strong sense of ownership over product quality
Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead and mentor QA engineers
Previous leadership experience is a plus, but hands-on mentality and initiative matter most
Why Join
Take ownership of quality in a fast-growing, product-driven tech company
Build solutions that matter – used by enterprise clients across the globe
Work in a modern, collaborative hybrid setup (3 days onsite in Mannheim)
Access to professional development, green commuting options, and international team events
Workspaces that support deep focus and innovation
Want to shape quality at the core of a next-gen platform? Let’s talk.
This role is ideal for QA professionals ready to lead – with the mindset of a builder, the discipline of an engineer, and the drive to make software truly excellent.