Aspire is the leading all-in-one finance operating system for growing businesses in APAC. We are on a mission to reinvent business finance for a new generation of entrepreneurs and business owners, empowering startups and MSME to realise their full potential.
Founded in 2018, Aspire has raised over USD 300M+ across equity and debt from world-class investors. In 2023, we successfully closed an oversubscribed USD 100 million Series C equity round led by Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed Ventures with participation of Tencent, Paypal Ventures, LGT Capital Partners, Picus Capital and MassMutual Ventures. To power our solutions, we have partnered with some of the best companies in the world such as Visa and Wise and helped more than 15,000 businesses using our suite of products.
In 2022, we were awarded Best Employer of the Year and Payments Tech of the Year by Asia Fintech Awards, ranked #1 on LinkedIn's 2022 Top Startups list and were listed on YC Top Companies 2022. In 2023, we ranked Top 10 on The Straits Times Fastest-Growing Companies.
You will be amazed by the energy and experience of our team. We are a team of ex-entrepreneurs, ex-founders, and high-achievers with international backgrounds. We team up to reach the highest standards in what we do, and don't take NO for an answer.
We are expanding rapidly. Are you a top talent? Are you passionate about entrepreneurship? Join us and make an impact in the fintech space.
About the role:
At Aspire Financial Services, we are dedicated to providing top-tier retirement account solutions and technology services. As a QA Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of quality in our work packages and services. We are committed to delivering excellence to our customers through innovation and automation.
What will you be doing?
- Taking ownership of quality across both ongoing operations and change initiatives within your assigned business vertical.
- Drive the implementation of test automation frameworks and tools to improve efficiency and test coverage.
- Establish and enhance QA processes, standards, and methodologies to meet industry best practices and compliance requirements.
- Ensuring timely detection, prioritization, and resolution of defects, with a focus on impact assessment and early resolution.
- Managing all aspects of end-to-end testing, including Roadmap planning, risk assessment, issue management, dependency tracking, lessons learned, and governance.
- Reviewing all key delivery-related collateral to ensure completeness, quality, and absence of duplication.
- Manage and mentor a team of QA engineers and leaders, providing guidance and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Develop and implement a robust testing strategy for both manual and automated testing to ensure the delivery of high-quality software.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and business analysts, to understand requirements and drive the testing process.
- Effectively manage the identification, documentation, and resolution of defects throughout the development lifecycle.
We would love to get to know you if you have the following:
- 12+ years of working experience in QA for a product-based organization.
- Experience in Fintech would be a big bonus.
- At least 4 years of experience in leading a team in both manual and automation side
- Proven expertise in implementing and managing test automation frameworks and tools.
- Hands-on experience with popular automation tools such as Selenium, Appium, Rest Assured or similar technologies.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of quality standards, best practices, and risk and controls framework, along with a demonstrable application of modern testing and quality practices within Agile methodologies.
- Practical experience in developing quality strategies and detailed test plans & proficiency in both functional and non-functional testing.
- The ability to connect day-to-day work with the strategic vision of feature, platform, domain, and enterprise teams, emphasizing business outcomes.
- Strong communication skills, enabling clear articulation of complex technical concepts to peers and management.
- A proven track record of collaboration and stakeholder management, fostering effective teamwork.
- Experience in leading, motivating, and mentoring QA professionals.
- A leadership style that encourages collaboration, creativity, and a commitment to excellence.
What we offer
- Work from anywhere and Work from Home subsidy.
- Uncapped flexible annual leave.
- Training subsidy for your professional growth.
- Wellness benefit.
- Team bonding budget to foster collaboration and sense of belonging.
- Culture is Key: Most importantly, we always strive to cultivate a special culture that brings special talents together - You may learn more about our culture at our careers site and LinkedIn Life page.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Aspire is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable laws.
What we offer
- Work from anywhere and Work from Home subsidy.
- Uncapped flexible annual leave.
- Training subsidy for your professional growth.
- Wellness benefit.
- Team bonding budget to foster collaboration and sense of belonging.
- Culture is Key: Most importantly, we always strive to cultivate a special culture that brings special talents together - You may learn more about our culture at our careers site and LinkedIn Life page.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Aspire is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable laws.
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