Quality assurance lead

Giesecke+Devrient makes the lives of billions of people around the world more secure. We create trust in the digital age with integrated security technologies in three business areas : Digital Security, Financial Platforms and Currency Technology. We have been a reliable partner for our customers for over 170 years with our innovative solutions for Security Tech! We are an international technology group and traditional family business with over 14,000 employees in 40 countries. Creating Confidence is our path to success. Trust is the basis of our co-operation within G+D.We are looking for a Quality Assurance Lead who will ensure the highest quality standards across our innovative digital payment solutions!You will be responsible for designing and driving the QA strategy for complex systems including backend services, APIs, mobile SDKs, mobile and web applications, and secure element applets. By leading a team of QA engineers and embedding quality practices across the development lifecycle, you will guarantee functionality, performance, security, and scalability at every step.Our dynamic, inclusive culture thrives on mentorship, collaboration, and continuous improvement, empowering you to set the bar for quality while growing and inspiring your team. You will work closely with engineering, product, and Dev Ops teams, reporting to the CTO, to ensure quality becomes a core pillar of our technological vision and business success.Your Responsibilities : QA Strategy : Define and implement a comprehensive testing strategy covering functional, performance, security, and reliability aspects.Automation : Build and maintain automated testing frameworks integrated into CI / CD pipelines.Functional Testing : Oversee test design and execution for backend services, APIs, mobile SDKs, and applications.Non-Functional Testing : Drive performance, scalability, and security testing, including vulnerability assessments and compliance.Collaboration : Work closely with cross-functional teams to embed quality practices and ensure smooth integration of all components.Leadership : Mentor and guide QA engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.Reporting : Define quality KPIs, track defects, and provide regular updates to stakeholders.Required Skills and Qualifications : Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).10+ years in QA, including 3+ years in a lead role for complex, distributed systems.Proven experience testing backend services, APIs, SDKs, and mobile / web applications.Expertise in automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Appium, JMeter, Postman).Strong knowledge of CI / CD processes, databases, and security testing methodologies (OWASP).Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.Strong analytical mindset and ability to prioritize under tight deadlines.Preferred Experience : Background in testing payment or financial systems.Experience with secure elements, smartcards, or embedded systems testing.Knowledge of cloud-based testing environments and containerized deployments.Certifications in QA or security (e.g., ISTQB, CEH, CISSP) are a plus.What’s great about working with us : Culture and diversity : Join a people-oriented environment with different nationalities and a great team spirit, flat hierarchies (everyone speaks to everyone). Equal Opportunity Employer and LGBT+ friendly.Team : An opportunity to shape our engineering culture and work with a passionate, mission-driven team. Collaboration with a diverse and very international team of outstanding people.Global Collaboration : Work collaboratively with stakeholders around the globe.Impactful Work : You will have the opportunity to participate in and shape a global lighthouse project in the domain of digital currencies.Career Development : Benefit from continuous training, coaching, and talent development programs.Social Benefits : Flexible compensation (transport tickets, training, private insurance), etc.Own canteen : Take a break with our breakfast and lunch service : choose between a wide range of menus, salad desk, and sandwiches service. Nicely priced!Work-Life Balance : Flexible working hours with the option for remote work (Mon–Thu 8 : 30 – 17 : 30 and Fri 8 : 30 – 15 : 30; 3 days of remote work).Location : El Prat de Llobregat. Easy communication by private transport or public transport : Bus 88, 110, PR4 and Metro L10 S (ZAL / Riu Vell).