Quality Assurance Lead – Digital Services

This role is perfect for someone who combines a "hands-on" testing mentality with the confidence to lead and improve testing practices within a fast-paced, agile environment.

The QA Lead will play a pivotal role in two major initiatives:

• Global Service Network: Maintaining and developing digital services for a worldwide service and dealer network.
• Platform Renewal: A large-scale public website renewal with a significant focus on complex integrations.

Role and Responsibilities

As the QA Lead, you will be responsible for the holistic view of quality. Your tasks include:

• Process Integration: Seamlessly integrating quality and testing practices into the daily development workflow.
• Hands-on Testing: Actively supporting manual testing efforts when needed.
• Strategy & Consultation: Providing instructions, training, and support to development teams regarding QA best practices.
• Automation Planning: Assisting in the coordination and planning of test automation frameworks.
• Risk Management: Identifying and managing potential risks from a quality assurance perspective throughout the software lifecycle.
• Business Alignment: Understanding business requirements and ensuring they are reflected in the development quality.

Requirements and Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate who is eager to take ownership and can adapt rapidly to changing environments.

Key Qualifications:

• 1–2 years of experience in a QA Lead or Test Management related role.
• Solid experience with agile QA frameworks, methods, and practices.
• Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle from a quality standpoint.
• Strong communication skills: Ability to mentor teams and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Language skills: Fluency in both Finnish and English is required.

Technical "Pluses":

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and continuous release practices.
• Experience in leveraging AI tools within quality assurance processes.

Contract Details:

• Duration: June 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026.
• Allocation: 100%.
• Note: July is designated as a holiday period.
• Location: Mostly remote possible with some onsite at Kuopio/Tampere.

More information -> Juho_Witted // juho.sopanen@witted.com