We believe the financial markets can and should work for everyone. Capitolis is the technology company creating safer and more vibrant financial markets by unlocking capital constraints and enabling greater access to more diversified capital and investment opportunities. Rooted in advanced technology and deep financial expertise, Capitolis powers groundbreaking financial solutions that drive growth for global and regional banks – and institutional investors alike. Capitolis is backed by world class venture capital firms, including Canapi Ventures, 9Yards Capital, SVB Capital, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Index Ventures, Sequoia Capital, Spark Capital, and S Capital, as well as leading global banks such as J.P. Morgan, Citi and State Street.
Founded in 2017, our team brings decades of experience in launching successful startups, technology, and financial services. Capitolis was named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of The World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023, CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies 2023 list, ranked #68 on the 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list, and was named “Best FX Software Provider” in the 2023 Euromoney Foreign Exchange Awards. Most recently, American Banker recognized Capitolis among the Best Places to Work in Fintech after the company was named by Crain’s New York Business as one of New York’s 100 Best Places to Work in 2023 for the second consecutive year.
For more information, please visit our website at www.capitolis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
Role Description
Capitolis is looking for a Team Lead to join our global QA team. Our QA team, which is based in New York and Tel Aviv, is responsible for all aspects of quality assurance testing of our SaaS products, driving continuous improvement in product quality and time-to-market. As part of an experienced and motivated team, the QA Team Lead will contribute to delivering solutions to complex problems, leveraging innovative and scalable software development practices to meet the dynamic needs of our clients.This role demands a balance of technical expertise and leadership, requiring hands-on involvement 60% of the time.
The QA Team Lead will collaborate closely with stakeholders to implement and maintain QA best practices, drive automation efforts, and ensure the successful execution of projects within timelines and technical specifications. The position also involves fostering the growth and development of team members, providing mentorship, and sharing technical knowledge.Responsibilities:Quality Assurance Leadership:
- Embed QA practices throughout the development lifecycle to ensure high product quality and efficient delivery.
- Drive continuous improvement in QA processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Hands-On QA Activities:
- Perform hands-on testing (manual and automated) to ensure high-quality software delivery.
- Develop, maintain, and execute test plans, test cases.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues with cross-functional teams.
- Work in AWS environment. Utilize JIRA, Jenkins, SQL Queries, QA Automation tools
Development and Mentorship:
- Lead, coach, and mentor a team of QA tester, fostering professional growth and technical expertise.
- Motivate the team, establish clear goals, and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
Collaboration with other interfaces:
- Work closely with Product Managers, Developers, and other stakeholders to ensure QA alignment with business goals.
- Communicate QA progress, risks, and issues effectively to stakeholders.
- Attending daily meeting, introduction meeting etc.
Project Management:
- Oversee the QA aspects of projects, ensuring delivery within defined timelines and compliance with technical requirements.
Qualifications and Skills:
- 5+ years of experience in QA roles, including at least 2 years in a leadership capacity.
- Proven track record in delivering high-quality software in agile environments.
- Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, including functional, performance, regression, and security testing.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and QA integration.
- Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript (Benefit)
- Ability to inspire and guide team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for clear and effective stakeholder engagement.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex technical challenges.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
What We Offer:
- A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities to work on challenging and impactful projects.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Join us and be a key player in delivering scalable, high-quality software solutions that make a difference.
Our Company Values
We operate with a clear set of values that guide us — our way of being, decisions, and actions. These values define who we are, and we are committed to all of them. These values are uniquely ours. If these values — all of them — speak to you, this is an amazing place, but we are not for everyone. Learn more about our Company Values here.
- We lead with purpose, while creating exceptional value
- We pursue big breakthroughs, responsibly
- We learn from the best and are unapologetically independent
- We are obsessed with the future and fanatical about executing today
- We play tough, with heart
Our People Attributes
Our People Attributes are characteristics that describe the DNA of Capitolis employees. They provide a consistent framework to hire, assess, and develop our team against. Learn more about our People Attributes on our careers page here.
- Super Smart: quality thinking and know what good looks like
- Badass: all in, get stuff done, and high standards
- Good Human: collaborative, open-minded, authentic and real, and pursue self-actualization
