Software QA Lead

Stockholm, Sweden

About the role

About Keyfactor Our mission is to build a connected society, rooted in trust, with identity-first security for every machine and human. Keyfactor helps organizations move fast to establish digital trust at scale — and then maintain it. With decades of cybersecurity experience, Keyfactor is trusted by more than 1,500 companies across the globe. We are proud to continually earn recognition as a Best Place to Work, and we achieve that through our amazing people who cultivate our culture as we grow. We hope you will trust your future with Keyfactor! Title: Software QA Lead Location: Sweden, Stockholm (Hybrid work model) Job Function: Engineering Employment Type: Full-Time Industry: Computer Network & Security About the position The QA Lead is responsible for overseeing the QA strategy, planning and leading complex test projects to completion, coordinating efforts between the QA team and cross-functional team members, while ensuring that all testing is appropriate and aligned with project goals. This role also involves providing guidance to the cross-functional team in software testing best practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES Create and evolve the QA strategy for your product area. In troduce and take ownership of quality and testing metrics for your product area. Ove rsee QA activities for major product features, ensuring appropriate and high-fidelity testing. Coordinate testing efforts between QA team members and cross-functional teams. Provide guidance to QA team members in best practices and methodologies. Lead the development and execution of test plans and test cases for critical features. Collaborate with product and development teams to resolve complex defects. Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes and tools. Ensure that all QA activities are completed on schedule and meet quality benchmarks. Introduce and take ownership of quality and testing metrics for your product area. Contribute to product testing and lead concerted test execution throughout the SDLC. SKILLS AND

QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience. Prior success in a software testing and/or test automation role. Strong analytical skills, deep understanding of testing methodologies, and excellent communication. Ability to lead complex testing efforts by coordinating with cross-functional teams. Knowledgeable in industry trends in software testing. In-depth knowledge of QA processes, test automation, and software development methodologies. Strong demonstrable experience in QA engineering. Fluency in English language, verbal and written. #LI-NA1

Compensation Salary will be commensurate with experience. Culture, Career Opportunities and

Benefits We build teams that continually strive to get better than the day before. You will be challenged daily and given opportunities to grow personally and professionally. We balance autonomy and structure to create an entrepreneurial environment to spur creativity and new ideas. Here are just some of the initiatives that make our culture special: Second Fridays (a company-wide day off on the second Friday of every month minus November and December of 2025 due to the Holiday schedule). Please note that this benefit is subject to change. Comprehensive benefit coverage globally. Generous paid parental leave globally. Competitive time off globally. Dedicated employee-focused ambassadors via Key Contributors & Culture Committees. DIVERSE Commitment, a call to action for a more inclusive and diverse future in business, society, and technology. The Keyfactor Alliance Program to support DEIB efforts. Wellbeing resources, wellness allowance, mindfulness app free membership, Wellness Wednesdays. Global Volunteer Day, company non-profit matching, and 3 volunteer days off. Monthly Talent development and Cross Functional meetings to support professional development. Regular All Hands meetings – followed by group gatherings. Our Core Values Our core values are extremely important to how we run our business and what we look for in every team member: Trust is paramount. We deliver security software and solutions where trust and openness are of the highest importance for our customers. We are honest and a trusted partner in every aspect of business. Customers are core. We strategize, operate, and execute through a customer-centric view. We prioritize the security interests of our customers, and we act as if their data were our own. Innovation never stops, it only accelerates. The speed of change is accelerating. We are committed, through investment and focus, to stay ahead of the innovation curve. We deliver with agility . We thrive in high-paced and continually changing environments. We navigate through newly added variables, adjust accordingly, while driving towards our strategic goals. United by respect . Respect for all is what unites us. We promote diversity, inclusivity, equity, and acting with empathy and openness, both in our business and in our communities. Teams make “it” happen. Vision and goals are not individually achievable – they require teamwork. We pride ourselves in operating as a cohesive team, creating promoters and partners, and winning as one. Keyfactor is a proud equal opportunity employer including but not limited to veterans and individuals with disabilities. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants with disabilities may contact a member of Keyfactor’s People team via [email protected] and/or telephone at 1.216.785.2990 to request and arrange for accommodations at any time. Keyfactor Privacy Notice

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Keyfactor is a trusted provider of PKI and machine identity management solutions, ensuring secure and unique identities for devices, workloads, and digital transactions globally.

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Job details

Location

Stockholm, Sweden

Company

NameKeyfactor
IndustryEnterprise Applications
Team Size4

Funding

Total raised

$218M

Last stage

Series E

Investors

SSixth Street
Insight Partners
PPlymouth Growth
General Motors Ventures

Founders

TS

Ted Shorter

Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer

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KK

Kevin von Keyserling

Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer

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