QA Lead - remote

QA Lead 100% remote Tether Operations Limited
• Zurich, ZH, CH

Join Tether and Shape the Future of Digital Finance

At Tether, we’re not just building products, we’re pioneering a global financial revolution. Our cutting‑edge solutions empower businesses—from exchanges and wallets to payment processors and ATMs—to seamlessly integrate reserve‑backed tokens across blockchains. By harnessing the power of blockchain technology, Tether enables you to store, send, and receive digital tokens instantly, securely, and globally, all at a fraction of the cost. Transparency is the bedrock of everything we do, ensuring trust in every transaction.

Innovate with Tether

Tether Finance:
Our innovative product suite features the world’s most trusted stablecoin,
USDT
, relied upon by hundreds of millions worldwide, alongside pioneering digital asset tokenization services.

Tether Power:
Driving sustainable growth, our energy solutions optimize excess power for Bitcoin mining using eco‑friendly practices in state‑of‑the‑art, geo‑diverse facilities.

Tether Data:
Fueling breakthroughs in AI and peer‑to‑peer technology, we reduce infrastructure costs and enhance global communications with cutting‑edge solutions like KEET
, our flagship app that redefines secure and private data sharing.

Tether

Education:

Democratizing access to top‑tier digital learning, we empower individuals to thrive in the digital and gig economies, driving global growth and opportunity.

Tether Evolution:
At the intersection of technology and human potential, we are pushing the boundaries of what is possible, crafting a future where innovation and human capabilities merge in powerful, unprecedented ways.

Why Join Us?

Our team is a global talent powerhouse, working remotely from every corner of the world. If you’re passionate about making a mark in the fintech space, this is your opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest minds, pushing boundaries and setting new standards. We’ve grown fast, stayed lean, and secured our place as a leader in the industry.

If you have excellent English communication skills and are ready to contribute to the most innovative platform on the planet, Tether is the place for you.

The goal of a QA Lead is to drive the overall quality strategy and ensure that products meet the highest standards of reliability, performance, and user satisfaction. This role combines technical expertise with leadership, guiding QA Engineers in both manual and automated testing practices while fostering a culture of quality across the organization.

• Define and Drive QA Strategy:
  Establish and continuously refine the overall QA vision, goals, and strategy to align with product and engineering objectives, balancing manual and automated testing approaches.
• Plan and Manage Testing
  
  Activities:
  
  Oversee test planning, prioritization, and execution across projects. Ensure test coverage aligns with business impact, release timelines, and risk assessment.
• Mentor and Guide QA Engineers:
  Provide technical and procedural guidance to QA Engineers, fostering skill development in both manual and automation testing. Conduct regular reviews and coaching sessions.
• Ensure Quality Governance and Standards:
  Define QA processes, templates, and best practices to standardize testing across teams. Maintain consistency in documentation, defect management, and reporting.
• Collaborate with Cross‑Functional Teams:
  Work closely with product managers, developers, and Dev Ops to ensure quality is embedded throughout the SDLC. Participate in planning and other ceremonies where applicable to provide support and guidance.
• Oversee Test Automation Strategy:
  Guide the design, maintenance, and optimization of automation frameworks. Ensure automation coverage is effective, scalable, and well‑integrated into CI/CD pipelines.
• Manage Test Environments and Data:
  Coordinate environment setup, data preparation, and version control to ensure test consistency and reliability across manual and automated executions.
• Monitor and Report on Quality Metrics:
  Define and track key QA KPIs (e.g., defect density, test coverage, pass rate, release readiness). Use insights to drive…