QA Manager – Financial Services (Fintech)

Job description

**Yassir** is the leading super App in the Maghreb region set to changing the way daily services are provided. It currently operates in **45 cities across Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia with recent expansions into France, Canada and Sub-Saharan Africa**. It is backed (~**$200M in funding**) by VCs from Silicon Valley, Europe and other parts of the world. We offer on-demand services such as ride-hailing and last-mile delivery. Building on this infrastructure, we are now introducing financial services to help our users pay, save and borrow digitally. Helping usher the continent into a digital economy era. We’re not just about serving people - we’re about creating a marketplace to bring people what they need while infusing social values. ## Role Purpose The QA Manager will lead the **quality assurance strategy for Yassir’s financial services products**, ensuring that payment systems, digital wallets, and fintech solutions are **secure, compliant, and high-performing**. This role requires deep expertise in **fintech QA practices**, regulatory compliance, and automation frameworks to guarantee reliability and trust in Yassir’s financial offerings. ### Key Responsibilities - Serve as QA Lead in financial services, managing multiple resources across manual and automated testing streams. - Lead QA in a fast-paced fintech environment, focusing on globally deployed digital payment platforms and wallet systems. - Own the **end-to-end testing strategy**, including test planning, execution, defect management, and release sign-off for critical financial applications. - Handle **production issues** through log analysis and root-cause investigation, collaborating with engineering and product teams for rapid resolution. - Drive **automation strategy and planning**, while remaining hands-on with manual and automated testing. - Implement and maintain **test automation frameworks** using Robot Framework and Java with Rest Assured for API/backend services testing. - Perform **in-depth API testing, validation, and production log debugging** to ensure system stability, performance, and data integrity. - Build and mentor a **high-performing QA team**, with a strong focus on automation to increase ROI and efficiency. - Continuously improve **testing processes, coverage, and standards** to support scalable, reliable, and secure financial systems. ### Qualifications & Experience - **10+ years of QA experience**, with at least 3 years in **fintech or financial services QA leadership**. - Proven expertise in **test automation, CI/CD pipelines, and secure QA practices**. - Strong knowledge of **payment systems, transaction flows, and financial APIs**. - Hands-on experience with tools such as **Selenium, Cypress, JUnit, and TestNG**. - Familiarity with **fintech compliance frameworks**. - Bachelor’s degree in **Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field**. - Excellent communication skills in **English**; ability to work in multicultural teams. ## Desired Attributes - **Fintech Expertise**: Deep understanding of financial systems and compliance. - **Leadership**: Ability to inspire and mentor QA teams. - **Innovation**: Drive adoption of modern testing practices in fintech. - **Trust & Transparency**: Ensure reliability and security in financial services.