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Head of QA

Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added 2 months ago

Infront Financial Technology

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Overview

Job details

Full-time hours
Per the ad.
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Infront Financial Technology doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Be near Madrid for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have senior-level experience
Lead-level role.
University degree
“Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience preferred” — per the ad.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Qualifications & Experience Strong background as a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) or similar hands-on quality engineering role Proven experience leading QA transformations from manual testing to scalable automated testing frameworks Experience building and scaling automated testing frameworks Experience leading QA or quality engineering teams Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD and automated testing Experience working across multiple teams and stakeholders Strong communication and collaboration skills Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience preferred Our offer Health & wellness: Benefit from wellbeing initiatives tailored to local needs, including access to an employee assistance programme that provides confidential support to employees and their families. Holiday: Enjoy competitive holiday entitlement aligned with local markets, so you can rest and recharge. Remote work: Enjoy the opportunity to work one day a week from home, with flexible working hours where possible. You may also request to work up to four weeks per year from a different location. Learning & development: Support your career progression with access to learning resources, ongoing conversations with your manager, and opportunities to share the knowledge you gain with your team. Culture & impact: Be part of an international team with a startup mindset and play a key role in making a meaningful impact. Our offices: Work from Europe's leading financial centres and be at the heart of where finance happens. Additional notes All candidates selected for employment are subject to Pre-Employment Screening. This process includes professional reference and background checks conducted by our third-party partner, ZINC. These screenings are part of our commitment to ensuring a secure, compliant, and trustworthy workplace. We kindly ask that you submit your CV in English. This position will be based in our office in Madrid, and we can only consider applications from candidates who are already based in Madrid and who are eligible to work in Span and do not require sponsorship for a working permit.

Languages

English : 3- Business fluent

The role

This is a unique opportunity to join Infront in a newly created Head of QA role and build a modern Quality Engineering function from the ground up. Operating in a fintech environment focused on financial markets and wealth technology, you will combine hands-on technical expertise with leadership to drive an automation-first approach to quality across the organisation. Working closely with Engineering, Product, and development teams, you'll shape strategy, implement scalable testing practices, and make a lasting impact on how software is built and delivered across the business. Responsibilities Define and drive the quality engineering strategy across Infront Increase automated testing coverage across products and platforms Support teams in embedding testing into CI/CD pipelines and day-to-day development Contribute hands-on to automation frameworks, tooling, and technical quality initiatives where needed Lead and develop QA engineers and SDETs Support hiring and growth of quality engineering capability Establish standards and best practices for testing and quality engineering Work closely with engineering and product leadership to improve delivery quality and release confidence Drive practical improvements to quality processes, tooling, and engineering practices