QA Team Lead

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing fintech company that is revolutionizing the payment industry? Do you want to work with cutting-edge technologies and a talented team of professionals? If yes, then Wallester AS might be the perfect place for you

Wallester AS is an Estonian licensed payment service provider that develops financial digital technology and issues VISA cards. Since 2018, we have been an official Visa partner and Visa FinTech Fast Track Member issuing physical and virtual cards of any type: debit cards, credit cards, prepaid cards, and cards for business. Our distinctive advantage is a unique REST API created by our in-house development team. Easily integrated with any platform, it allows you to launch your card program in no time

We are looking for passionate and driven individuals who share our vision of creating truly high-quality and profitable products for our clients.

As the QA Team Lead at Wallester, you will guide and manage a team of QA engineers, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality software. Your role involves planning, organizing, and supervising the entire quality assurance process to meet deadlines and uphold standards. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve key QA objectives and performance metrics.

In addition, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the team's practices—whether by introducing new procedures, refining workflows, developing training initiatives, updating role definitions, or setting measurable performance goals.

If you're passionate about fintech and payment technologies, excel in quality assurance, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we invite you to bring your expertise to our team.

• Python
• pytest
• Appium
• Postman/Apidog
• TestRail
• JSON REST API
• PostgreSQL
• AWS infrastructure
• Microservice Architecture

…but don't worry we don't expect you to know everything

• Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers, providing guidance, support, and regular performance feedback.
• Develop and implement test strategies, plans, and processes that ensure product quality and align with release cycles.
• Oversee manual and automated testing across web and mobile systems.
• Ensure test coverage and risk-based testing are effectively applied across features and services.
• Coordinate regression testing, performance testing, and security validation where appropriate.
• Define and track quality KPIs and use insights to drive improvement.
• Act as a bridge between QA, Product, and Development teams to ensure shared understanding of requirements and quality standards.
• Maintain clear and up-to-date test documentation, bug reports, and QA process guidelines.
• Recruit, onboard, and train new QA team members as needed.
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team.

• 5+ years of experience in quality assurance
• 2+ years of experience in leading a quality assurance team
• Good knowledge of Python, pytest, Appium/Playwright/Cypress or similar frameworks
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Good English and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, where you can adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire team members
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring and coaching team members

Nice to have

• Experience in financial sector
• ISTQB Certificates
• Also, a spark in the eyes is always a plus

• Competitive salary
• Development and career opportunities
• Medical Insurance upon the completion of the probationary period
• Supportive and caring Leadership
• A modern office in the center of Tallinn
• A chance to work as part of a highly motivated and talented team
• Referral program
• Stebby
• Team building and Company Events
• Free parking