Head QA Transformation Lead

Head QA Transformation Lead400000 ₽RussiaMoscowFullRemoteWork experience19 years 2 monthsLast work experiencePerformance Lab, LLCQuality Assurance Engineer6 monthsContactsAboutAboutQA leader with 20+ years of experience in fintech and large product teams. Specializing in transforming the quality function during periods of change: launching new directions, reorganizing teams, integrations during mergers, and transitioning to new process models.Key expertise — transitioning QA units to new "rails" without losing delivery stability. In practice, implemented AI in testing processes, transitioned teams from Agile to SAFe, built processes during integration into a new bank, and launched projects from 0 to production release.Systematically builds QA work through standardization of artifacts and processes: test strategy, test plan, release checklists, coverage matrix, risk-based prioritization, RCA, and Problem Management. Focus in work — release predictability, reducing incident recurrence, transparent quality metrics, and team development.Able to form strong teams from scratch: recruitment, onboarding, training, developing leads, and individual growth plans. Effectively builds interaction with development, analytics, product, and business, combining managerial and engineering approaches to quality.Has the ability to immediately attract specialists (through hiring into the staff within the department/guild structure) and launch a project from 0, or significantly improve metrics. 4–5 people in the team (Head of Department, Team Lead / Technical Lead, 2–3 Lead Testing Engineers).Affiliate experience No data availableWork experience19 years 2 monthsJuly 2011 - December 2011(6 months)Performance Lab, LLCQuality Assurance EngineerDevelopment of testing methodology and test model (test requirements and scenarios). Approval of test scenarios with the customer, refinement of tests when comments arise. Validation of requirements and documents. Interaction with analysts on system operation issues arising during testing work. Estimation of labor costs for testing. Preparation of reports based on testing results. Defect tracking. Decision-making on product quality. Conducted manual functional testing according to scenarios. Recorded testing results in the protocol. Recorded errors and verified defect fixes.May 2010 - February 2011(10 months)OTR-2000, LLCConsultant (Analyst)Requirements analysis for the implementation of the deposit module / AML module / credit module. Analysis of regulatory documents. Refinement of the solution due to changes in regulatory requirements / bank requirements. Approval of requirements with the Customer. Developer consultations. Testing; quality control of results. Maintenance of project documentation.August 2009 - May 2010(10 months)OTR-2000, LLCTesting Team LeadAnalysis and planning of application testing. Development of project documentation. Testing of the deposit / credit module.April 2008 - May 2010(2 years 2 months)OTR-2000, LLCLead Testing EngineerWriting test cases. Testing modules. Development of project documentation.February 2007 - April 2008(1 year 3 months)OTR-2000, LLCTesting EngineerWriting test cases. Testing the deposit module. Testing the front-office application (deposit module). Development of project documentation.May 2005 - December 2006(1 year 8 months)Ekranное Agenstvo, LLCMaintenance TechnicianInstallation/dismantling of screens. Operator work. Video mixing.August 2025 - March 2026(8 months)ATON, LLCHead of QA PracticeLed a QA practice of 46 employees (including 21 full-time): managed priorities, quality, competency development, and team workload. Integrated QA into the company's strategy for transitioning to an AI-native approach: testing became part of an end-to-end AI development process. Introduced a set of AI skills for testers in the following areas: requirements analysis, test case creation/updating, defect reporting, coverage analysis, test data preparation, and writing complex SQL queries. Process integration was carried out using TestIT and Kaiten. Improved automation efficiency: updated the framework stack, removed redundant solutions, and organized the migration of automated tests from BDD projects to NUnit using AI. The team synchronized and parallelized test runs, enhanced Allure, and implemented unified reporting from multiple machines. Achieved productivity growth in the automation direction: 5x increase in the pace of writing automated tests and 2x increase in the number of runs. Standardized QA processes: introduced unified task estimation rules and functional acceptance criteria, which helped reduce the number of production incidents to the target level. Participated in reducing TTM: the team achieved target Discovery metrics — 2 weeks, Delivery — 2 weeks. Conducted employee evaluations and formed a resource plan; prepared an Individual Development Plan (IDP) for each employee with goals and a development track.August 2023 - August 2025(2 years 1 month)HOME TECH, LLCHead of Quality Assurance DepartmentContinued the development of the QA function at Home Credit & Finance Bank during a period of organizational change. Directly managed a department of 28 employees. Participated in the creation of an IT company and the relocation of the team to Skolkovo: conducted an audit of testing processes, confirmed and formalized regulations, and ensured the department's employees transitioned to the target operating mode. Supported the team's transition during integration with Sovcombank: retained 2/3 of the key team (excluding the outsourcing direction). On the "Rocket" (Ordering) project from start to production release: organized testing across 3 streams / 11 directions, established the task setup for backend regression automation with prioritization by risks and criticality, which ensured the product launch within tight deadlines. Performed the functions of Release Manager: assessed release scope, planned release process optimization (accelerated the release preparation cycle with a significant reduction in TTM), formed release contours (functional, regression, load testing), managed versions, and prioritized tasks. Performed the functions of Problem Manager: analyzed production defects, implemented measures to eliminate root causes, reduced incident recurrence, and improved release stability and predictability. Performed the functions of Scrum Master (partially): conducted retrospectives, facilitated demos, and participated in planning and analyzing the fulfillment of team commitments.May 2020 - August 2023(3 years 4 months)Bank Home CreditHead of Quality Assurance DepartmentLed the establishment and development of the QA direction (from 4 employees initially to 28 employees ultimately): distributed tasks, monitored team workload, and audited the quality of work performed. Managed manual and automated testing teams and coordinated interaction with development and related teams. Built a system for selecting and developing specialists: conducted interviews, onboarding, trained newcomers, and developed a methodology for preparing interns. Developed and implemented QA practices: testing methodologies, testing approaches, and test plans for product teams. Planned and prioritized the automation backlog across 4 platforms. Performed the functions of Release Manager: assessed release scope, formed and implemented a release process optimization plan. Performed the functions of Problem Manager: conducted RCA, formed and monitored a preventive action plan to eliminate recurring issues. Organized and conducted complex functional, cross-browser, and cross-platform testing with subsequent analytical reporting. Ensured service quality and delivery stability through systematic control of defects, release risks, and execution quality. Prepared and maintained regular management reporting on quality and QA efficiency metrics. Worked in Agile (Scrum), participated in the transition to SAFe, and supported and implemented process changes in teams. Used tools: Postman, Swagger, CI/CD, as well as product environment monitoring in Kibana and Grafana.December 2017 - March 2019(1 year 4 months)Sravni.ru Labs, LLCHead of Testing DepartmentTask distribution and work audit within the team. Conducted interviews, trained newcomers, developed an intern training methodology, and introduced a mentoring system for newcomers. Developed testing methodologies. Created test plans. Prepared and analyzed monthly reports. Managed automated and manual testing groups. Organized one-time comparative load testing. Conducted complex functional testing and reporting. Ensured service quality. Conducted cross-platform and cross-browser testing. Agile methodologies (SCRUM). Postman, Swagger. Worked with CI/CD tools. Product environment monitoring: Kibana, Grafana. Introduced NodePing monitoring. Introduced work with Smartphone Test Farm in testing. Engaged in professional publishing activities.March 2019 - August 2019(6 months)Sravni.ru, LLCHead of Testing DepartmentTask distribution and work audit within the team. Conducted interviews, trained newcomers, developed an intern training methodology, and introduced a mentoring system for newcomers. Developed testing methodologies. Created test plans. Prepared and analyzed monthly reports. Managed automated and manual testing groups. Organized one-time comparative load testing. Conducted complex functional testing and reporting. Ensured service quality. Conducted cross-platform and cross-browser testing. Agile methodologies (SCRUM). Postman, Swagger. Worked with CI/CD tools. Product environment monitoring: Kibana, Grafana. Introduced NodePing monitoring. Introduced work with Smartphone Test Farm in testing. Engaged in professional publishing activities.December 2017 - March 2019(1 year 4 months)Yandex, LLCHead of Testing DepartmentTask distribution and work audit within the team. Conducted interviews, trained newcomers, developed an intern training methodology. Developed testing methodologies. Created test plans. Managed the work of an outsourcing contractor. Managed the work of QA assessors. Prepared daily reports and recommendations for developers. Prepared and analyzed monthly reports. Managed the functional and regression testing group. Conducted complex functional testing and reporting. Ensured service quality. Conducted mobile, tablet, cross-platform, and cross-browser testing. Debugged the work of a new quality assurance service provider's team and ensured interaction with company management to resolve organizational issues. Created an interaction scheme for multiple contractors within a single project. Managed multiple projects simultaneously.January 2013 - March 2017(4 years 3 months)OTR-2000, LLCLead SpecialistManaged the automation group. Created an automation methodology. Justified the need for automation. Maintained documentation and registers. Task distribution and work audit within the team. Conducted interviews and controlled newcomer training. Created test plans. Analyzed logged defects. Analyzed production defects after release and maintained the automation plan.May 2012 - December 2012(8 months)MGTS, PJSCLead Specialist (Acting Head of Testing Department)Task distribution and work audit within the team (28 subordinates). Conducted interviews, trained newcomers, developed training programs. Developed testing methodologies. Created test plans. Managed the work of an outsourcing contractor. Prepared daily reports and recommendations for developers. Prepared and analyzed quarterly reports and presentations. Developed and defended the project budget. Managed the automated testing group (analyzed test cases for automatability, assigned tasks; assessed ROI on automation; launched automated tests). Managed the load testing group (prepared load testing profiles, assigned tasks; analyzed results). Managed the functional and regression testing group. Conducted complex functional testing and reporting. The start of work coincided with a change in the quality assurance service provider. Established the work of the new provider S&T's team and ensured interaction with company management to resolve organizational issues. Over time, the provider left the project, and the reserve provider PFLB's team was brought in. Updated work regulations and established interaction with the PM and the team. In 2016, a decision was made to abandon contractor services and create an in-house testing department. Actively conducted interviews and selected the department team; built a new interaction scheme for the department within the company.January 2012 - April 2012(4 months)OTR-2000, LLCLead SpecialistTeam formation, recruitment, motivation. Training new employees. Organization of the testing process: Testing work planning, risk management. Preparation and approval of testing methodology. Organization of test model development (test requirements, test scenarios, launch priorities). Ensuring a quality testing process. Work estimation, deadline approval. Ensuring the fulfillment of agreements with key analytics and development departments. Approval of test scenarios and refinement of tests when comments arise. Resolution of conflict situations.May 2012 - December 2012(8 months)Company under NDALead Quality Assurance EngineerTask distribution and work audit within the team (approximately 30 subordinates). Team formation, recruitment, motivation. Training new employees. Organization of the testing process: Testing work planning, risk management. Preparation of testing methodology and its approval with customer representatives. Organization of test model development (test requirements, test scenarios, launch priorities). Ensuring a quality testing process. Receiving tasks from the customer, initial work estimation. Ensuring the fulfillment of agreements with the customer. Interaction with customer representatives on system operation issues arising during the development of the test model. Approval of test scenarios with the customer and refinement of tests when comments arise. Resolution of conflict situations.SkillsQA function management and unit transformationAI implementation in QA practiceDevelopment and implementation of policies and proceduresAutomation planning and prioritizationQA process optimizationTest strategyTestITTest planKaitenCoverage matrixChecklistRelease ManagementAllureProblem ManagementKibanaRCAAtlassian JiraPostmanAtlassian ConfluenceSwaggerLanguage proficiencyBeginner EnglishNative RussianEmploymentEmploymentFull, Part-time, Project-basedWork formatRemote, Hybrid, OfficeWork scheduleFlexible, 5/2RelocationPossibleBusiness tripsBusiness trips possibleArbiHunterAbout the companyPublic APIMedia KitNEWSupportTerms of ServicePrivacy PolicyMoreSearch for employeesPublish a vacancyMobile appFor all questions[контакт скрыт]© 2026 All rights reservedPrivacy Policy