Quality Assurance Lead

As the ideal candidate, you are the architect of our quality strategy. You don’t just manage testing; you foster a culture of quality ownership and collaboration in your team; across disciplines; and across the entire product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the QA strategy, policies, and standards in alignment with our business and product objectives.
• Evolve our test automation strategy (integration, system, and end-to-end), ensuring it is maintainable, scalable, and integrated into CI/CD pipelines.
• Lead, support, and mentor the QA team through regular 1:1s, actionable feedback, and individual development plans.
• Partner with Development, Product, and DevOps to proactively address quality risks and ensure release readiness.
• Establish and monitor KPIs and quality metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Evaluate and select modern test tools and frameworks, balancing effectiveness with long-term sustainability.

Professional Requirements

• At least 7–10 years of professional experience in Quality Assurance/Engineering, including proven leadership in a senior role.
• A University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• ISTQB Certified Tester with a solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and modern automation practices.
• A security and safety-first mindset with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to coach and mentor a technical team while taking ownership of outcomes.

It is a plus if you have:

• Knowledge of Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems.
• Experience in safety-critical or regulated environments.

Who we are

Tern Systems is an established and trusted provider of Air Traffic Management solutions, and operates in a competitive, regulated industry. With over 70 employees, we have close to 30 years of experience in successful deliveries to customers in Europe and Asia.

What we offer

• An international, multicultural environment that fosters personal and professional growth.
• A family-friendly work environment with flexible work hours and home office support (incl. home internet and mobile package).
• An on-site canteen that offers lunch, snacks and drinks.
• Annual sports and transportation grant – and more.

Additional information

Applications must be submitted in English.

The position requires you to work at our Kópavogur office in Iceland. We do not offer relocation packages at this point.

Applications are stored in accordance with the Icelandic Public Archives Act.

To find out more about us, including information about our recruitment process, please visit https://www.tern.systems/.

If you have any further enquiries, contact us at hr@tern.is.