About this role
Lendable is seeking a Head of Quality Engineering in London to lead engineering quality, mentor a growing team, and integrate AI into testing processes. This hands-on leadership role suits an experienced quality professional with a background in scaling B2C software systems and implementing automated testing strategies.
Role Overview
Lendable is hiring a Head of Quality Engineering for its London office. This position is accountable for engineering quality across the entire organisation while supporting decentralized quality ownership within individual teams. The role involves hands-on technical contributions, line management, and spearheading the adoption of AI-driven testing tools.
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About the Company
Lendable is a profitable fintech company based in the UK, operating as a unicorn backed by investors such as Balderton Capital and Goldman Sachs. The organisation builds consumer finance products including loans, credit cards, and car finance, utilizing data sources, machine learning, and automation to streamline financial services.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the official company careers page to submit an application.
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What is the primary focus of the Head of Quality Engineering role?
The role is accountable for engineering quality across the organization, evolving quality gates, monitoring SLOs, managing a small team of quality engineers, and integrating AI into testing processes.
How many years of experience are required for this position?
Candidates must have at least 7 years of experience in quality-related roles.
Is this a purely managerial position?
No, this is a hands-on role that requires contributing code to test frameworks and CI pipelines, engaging directly with teams, and innovating with testing solutions alongside managerial duties.
What specific AI experience is expected from applicants?
Applicants must have experience shipping AI tooling into a quality process, which can range from evaluating and rolling out off-the-shelf AI testing tools to building bespoke agents.
What are the steps in the interview process?
The interview process consists of a screening call with the talent team, a hiring manager call, a VP of engineering call, a technical interview, and a final stage with the CTO.