As a key leader in our fintech-focused projects, you will guide test consultants through implementing innovative methodologies and tools across payment and POS solutions. Your role will involve mentoring and providing strategic direction to the team, ensuring that every deliverable meets the highest quality standards. Working within a high-performance environment, you'll have the opportunity to shape cutting-edge payment technologies while accelerating your career in a fast-paced, dynamic sector.ResponsibilitiesDirect a QA team, and gather information from business stakeholders to verify and prioritise a set of business requirementsPrepare, execute and document test cases based on Business & Functional Requirements to ensure thorough testing of requirements in a fast-paced environmentWork with clients to understand existing or new processes and systems in order to provide high quality advice and deliverablesWork attentively with the Expleo testing services (functional, automated and performance) to deliver a seamless overall quality serviceWork closely with the clients' Technical Architects and Developers and be able to 'translate' the business requirements to functional requirements for these teamsEnsure that the scope of a design iteration doesn't vary unless authorised by the Business StakeholdersReport issues to management where these could have an impact on a major deadlineMentor less experienced analysts and motivate others to provide innovative solutions for team improvementReview test cases written by peers to ensure that all requirements are covered in test case documentationRe-test bugs to confirm that they have been correctedReview, mentor and assign tasks to junior QA staffBring a quality focus to product releasesHave a customer mind-set and eye for detail with applications under testQualificationsA degree-level qualification in a Computer Science disciplineISTQB certificationNon-functional testing experience within payments and POS environments essentialEssential SkillsStrong background in API testingProven experience on large-scale programmes in fintech, payments, or POS ecosystems.Excellent client-facing skillsPeople management skills - introducing and building ways in which people can learn from each other, encouraging mentoring and the transfer of knowledge by designing and delivering learning interventionsTeamwork and emotional intelligenceGood self-management – continuous performance is both a goal and a mind-setHave an innovative approach – a bold thinker and doer, matching creativity with vigilanceHigh value on openness and transparencyAbility to influence StakeholdersExcellent time management and the ability to work to tight deadlinesExperienceDemonstrable experience in a Test lead position as well as 3 years' experience testing across a variety of environments including fintech, payments & POS.Scoping and creating functional and non-functional test plans and test data, maintaining the integrity of the test environmentStrong background in API TestingTest estimation and test planning experience essentialQuality focused with attention to detailBenefitsAt Expleo, we are committed to providing a competitive salary and substantial benefits offering with unique wellbeing, financial and employee recognition programmes.We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive culture and offer a variety of family friendly policies and enhanced leave to help you achieve a healthy work life balance.By providing significant learning and development opportunities, we encourage individual growth and success throughout your career with us.Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challengesWe empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projectsExpleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training coursesCompetitive company benefits such as medical and dental insurance, pension, life assurance, employee wellbeing programme, sports and social events, birthday hampers and much moreAlways working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and question the status quo."We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".At Expleo, we understand that many people experience impostor syndrome throughout their lifetime, please do not let this discourage you from applying for this role. Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes all CV's and will consider your application in line with the values, requirements and role competencies.