Chapter Lead - QA

LI. FI is simplifying multi-chain DeFi for traditional financial institutions, fintechs and service providers by offering a unified API to access all on-chain liquidity across major blockchains for best price same-chain and cross-chain swaps. We are a passionate team on a mission to enable a fairer, more decentralised world. Apart from the tech, we care a lot about user experience and aim to make complex technologies accessible to everyone. Setting yourself up for successTake a moment to read the job description before applying. We want to make sure this role is the right fit for you, so you don't spend time on an application that isn’t aligned with your experience. If this one doesn't quite match, we encourage you to submit your resume to our talent pool! Focus on your application, there's no need to reach out to team members directly. We review all applications thoroughly, so rest assured your submission will be carefully considered! If you have questions about which role might be the best fit for you, feel free to reach out to career@li.finance. To apply, please submit your resume detailing your relevant experiences and competencies. We love to see how your work has made a difference—whether it’s improving processes, increasing efficiency, or leading a project to success, so be sure to highlight this in your resume! A quick run-down of the jobWe’re looking for a Chapter Lead, QA to build and scale our Quality Assurance function at LI. FI. In this role, you’ll own the vision and execution for QA across our products; ensuring reliability, performance, and an exceptional experience for our partners and end-users. The role is both strategic and hands-on, with roughly 80% focused on leadership and team enablement, and 20% on individual contribution. You’ll shape how we test, mentor a growing QA team, and work cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, and Support to keep our standards sky-high. Please note: This role requires you to be located in EMEA. Your application will not be considered otherwise. What you’ll doOwn and define QA strategy, processes, and tooling across all LI. FI productsLead, mentor, and scale a team of QA engineers across functional and automated testingCollaborate closely with engineering, product, and support teams to ensure high-quality releasesBuild scalable test automation frameworks and champion test coverage across the stackDrive adoption of quality-first practices within cross-functional squadsMonitor and report on key quality metrics, release readiness, and defect trendsWork with support and dev teams to quickly reproduce and triage production bugsPush for continuous improvement in everything QA: speed, quality, tooling, and team cultureWhat makes a good candidate5+ years in QA, including 2+ years leading QA teams in a software product companyExperience in fast-paced, product-focused environments, with solid exposure to Web3 technologies and cultureStrong knowledge of QA methodologies, automation frameworks, and CI/CD pipelinesSolid technical foundation; familiarity with backend and frontend testing, APIs, and dev toolingExcellent collaboration skills; comfortable leading across teams and time zonesYou’re a systems thinker, problem solver, and believer in shipping high-quality softwareWe encourage you to apply if you feel your experience and skills equip you for this job but are not listed here! Company cultureEmbracing the differencesEmbrace your own differencesRespect and welcome the unique qualities of othersSee others’ differences as an opportunity to growOwn it, do itOwn tasks end-to-endHold yourself to a high bar for executionMake bold decisions, and be accountableUnderstand your limitations and seek for helpFail forwardTry - don’t be afraid to failLearn - don’t make the same mistake twiceAdapt - grow with the experienceHave fun togetherTake the time to get to know and understand each other betterDon’t take yourself too seriously and keep it light-heartedFun should be coming from a place of love and respectWhat you’ll getAnnual team offsites (Thailand in 2023 and Vietnam in 2024 were a blast, Marrakech in March 2025 was blast-ier; let’s see what happens in 2026!)30 days of PTOFlexible remote daysFlexible working hoursEquity participation from day 1Entitlement to work computer (choice of equipment)An annual 1,000€ personal development budget once you have worked 6+ months (pro-rated the first year)A one-time 1,000€ remote budget to use on coworking, office setup, etc. If you join us as an independent contractor, you’re only entitled to the first five benefits of this list. Application processSetting yourself up for success starts with the application! Click here to discover valuable tips that will help you navigate our application process effectively. LI. FI is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Join us in our dedication to fostering a workplace that values and respects each team member's unique contributions. Shortlisted candidates will undergo a comprehensive interview process, including a people operations interview, a take-home assignment, a meet-the-team & founder interview, and a reference check. For more information, visit our page detailing our hiring process! Apply To This Job